International Year One in Health and Science
at Mercy University
Following your international first year you can then choose to move onto The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University, here you can develop the skills to develop a career as a science specialist, health care provider, health promotion expert and science/health educator.
Course Overview
For students who choose to move onto a health and natural sciences related degree following their first year International Undergraduate Program, you will then be taught by experts in their field, with real-world practical knowledge, so that when you graduate you will be prepared to succeed in your future career.
The School of Health and Natural Sciences is dedicated to providing premier health and natural science undergraduate and graduate educational programs to equip students with the intellectual, technical and professional competencies they need to excel and advance as science specialists, health care providers, health promotion experts and science/health educators.
Mercy University Campus Life
Mercy University is your chance to live and study in one of the world’s most exciting cities, New York. Students can choose to study at one of the three campus locations, located in Manhattan, Westchester or Bronx for their degree program.
- 3 campuses in the New York metropolitan region
- 9,000+ students across all campuses
- Over 40 clubs & activities
Within one year of graduation 97% of Mercy graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school.
Mercy University
Mercy has a simple goal – enable those with a passion to get ahead. That could be why Mercy ranks as a top study destination in the United States and in New York State, for affordability, excellence, and the quality of student and academic programs.
Mercy University offers options for direct entry into the degree of your choice, or through one of its pathway programs tailored to support international undergraduate and graduate students as they build a firm foundation for their future study at Mercy University.
Why choose Mercy University
Graduate employment
Within one year of graduation 97% of Mercy graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school.
Top performer for Social Mobility
Mercy is committed to providing accessible education and supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds.
NCAA Division II Sports Teams
Home of the Mercy Mavericks, with teams including baseball, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer.
Student Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for available courses are shown below, with a breakdown by study option and
fee type where applicable.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English | 12 weeks – January, May, September – $6,000 USD 16 weeks – January, May, September – $9,000 USD 6 weeks – January, May, September – $3,000 USD |
| Direct Degree Admission – Undergraduate | Direct Entry – January, May, September – $22,750 USD |
| International Year One | IELTS 5.5 Entry – January, May, September – $20,518 USD IELTS 5.0 Entry – January, May, September – $23,018 USD |
| International Graduate Pathway | IELTS 5.5 Entry – January, May, September – $12,814 USD IELTS 5.0 Entry – January, May, September – $15,614 USD |
| Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee. Stated fees for International pathways do not include tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university. **Pre-sessional English (PSE) fees are in addition to your pathway fee and is not available on all pathways. If PSE is required, you will progress onto the pathway programme once this has been successfully completed. Contact our admissions team for more information. | |
Scholarships at Mercy University
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
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