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Personal Statement
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SAT I or ACT Scores (freshman only)
Letter of recommendation
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Hawaii‘i Pacific University is dedicated to serving all international students who want to call us family. On the islands we call it ‘ohana. HPU has programs to accommodate all levels of English. Please consult the list below for direct entry requirements for undergraduate students and contact us if you are unsure of your level.Test scores may not be more than two years old by the intended entry term. High School records may not be more than five years old by the intended entry term (undergraduate students only).
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PROFICIENCY TYPE |
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DUOLINGO |
95 |
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TOEFL (IBT) |
70 |
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TOEFL (ITP) |
500 |
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IELTS |
6.0 |
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SAT (EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING) |
500 |
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ACT |
No sub-score below 19 |
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CAMBRIDGE |
169 |
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CEFR (COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES) |
B2 |
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STEP EIKEN |
Grade Pre-1 |
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GAOKAO |
Interview Required |
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PTE (PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH ACADEMIC) |
48 |
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ITEP |
3.7 |
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GTEC |
1050 |
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AP |
English: 3 |
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IB |
HL English (Language A): 5 |
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WAEC |
Grade C6 in English Language |
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ATTENDED AN AMERICAN OR INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTION |
Attended a college or university in which the primary language of instruction is English (no ESL classes) for one year |
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Attended a high school outside of the US in which the primary language of instruction is English (no ESL classes) for two years |
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Completed an in-person English course equivalent to HPU’s WRI 1100 at an accredited college or university with a grade of C or higher |
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL CERTIFICATES |
Central Pacific College |
Advanced 85 |
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EF |
Completion of B2 |
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ELS Centers |
Level 110 |
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Global Village Hawaii |
Level 6 or Qualification for Level 7 |
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DENMARK, FINLAND, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY OR SWEDEN |
Denmark |
High School transcripts with an average of 7 on a 12 grading scale |
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Finland |
Ylioppilastutkinto – Grade 8 (on a scale from 4 to 10) or an M, E, or L on a matriculation scale |
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Germany |
DAAD – minimum “B2” average |
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Netherlands |
A final grade of 7 or higher in English on the HAVO or a final grade of 6 or higher in English on the VWO |
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Norway |
A grade of 4 or better in English class from high school |
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Sweden |
High school transcript with MVG in English A or VG in English B or grade B in English 5 or grade C in English 6 |
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WAIVED IF EDUCATED IN: FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH FROM THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES, WHO LIST ENGLISH AS THEIR PRIMARY LANGUAGE ON THEIR APPLICATION, PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY IS NOT REQUIRED, BUT MAY BE REQUESTED.
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Anguilla, American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Barbados, Botswana, the British Indian Ocean Territories, the British Virgin Islands, Canada, the Cook Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), the Federated States of Micronesia, Ghana, The Gambia, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Montserrat, Mauritius, Malawi, Norfolk Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Nigeria, New Zealand, the Pitcairn Islands, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tokelau, Trinidad and Tobago, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, the United Kingdom, the United States, Miscellaneous U.S. Pacific Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Zimbabwe |
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Biology, the study of life, is currently in its most exciting era. Unique insights of new scientific pioneers fueled by modern research techniques are sparking an explosion of biological information. From these fragments emerge a picture of life revealing fascinating connections between molecules, cells, organisms, ecological systems, and evolution. Biologists explore these fundamental components and their connections to build a unified understanding of life.
The College of Natural and Computational Sciences offers three pathways, or concentrations, for a major program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. The first program of study is Conservation, Ecology and Evolution which gives a strong background in natural systems, quantitative methods and evolutionary and ecological principles to prepare students for careers or graduate work in wildlife biology, conservation, ecosystem restoration and management. The General Biology concentration provides a broad, yet integrated background across the breadth of fields within the biological sciences. The General Biology curriculum is scientifically rigorous but flexible, offering students choices and opportunities for pursuing their own areas of interest, and providing the preparation for a variety of biological careers or further studies, including molecular biology, physiology, veterinary science, microbiology, zoology, and botany. The third concentration is the Human and Health Sciences program of study. This curriculum focuses on molecular and human biology, with options to study advanced aspects of human health and social sciences, from microbiology to psychology, anthropology and health management. The Human and Health sciences option prepares students for entry into medical school, dental school, pharmacy and health care training programs, and graduate studies in health-related fields. In addition, it provides the scientific background for careers in biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, and biomedicine. In all curriculum options, the Biology degree program at HPU integrates modern laboratory methods and field experiences with traditional classroom instruction, providing excellent preparation for employment or graduate studies for future researchers, science educators, health professionals, managers, and for many other pursuits.
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Students who major in Biology will:
Apply the fundamental knowledge, principles, processes, and systems in the natural sciences to solve biological problems.
Integrate advanced concepts across the breadth of biology subject areas, including cellular, molecular, and organismal biology, ecology, evolution, and the diversity of life.
Conduct, observational and experimental studies in biology, with appropriate experimental design and application of mathematical, statistical and computational techniques.
Find, read, and evaluate published biological research from a variety of sources.
Communicate scientific ideas effectively in written and oral formats with effective presentation techniques.
Exhibit professionalism and a commitment to uphold scientific ethics.
Some example careers for chemistry and biochemistry graduates include:
Chemical industry
Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
Graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, and related fields
Teaching
Pharmaceutical and biotech jobs
Forensics labs
Diagnostics and analytical labs
