Degree Type
Master's Degree
Delivery Method
Hybrid
Duration
2 years
Country
United States
Language
English
Program Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university and academic medical center located in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1969, UAB has grown into one of the largest and most comprehensive research institutions in the U.S., offering bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees across a wide range of disciplines including arts and sciences, engineering, business, health professions, medicine, nursing, and public health. It is also home to a major academic health center and hosts a diverse, international student body.
Career Opportunities
UAB’s Career Center tracks post-graduation outcomes, collecting employment and continuing education data for graduates (often within about six months after graduation). Students can access internships through campus resources like Handshake and partnerships with local and national organizations such as:
Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama Power
American Heart Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Johns Hopkins University
These opportunities help students build experience relevant to their fields and launch careers or advanced study.
Program Curriculum
UAB offers a broad academic portfolio with over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate programs across multiple colleges and schools, such as:
Arts & Sciences
Business
Engineering
Health Professions
Medicine
Nursing
Public Health
Graduate School
Programs span from foundational coursework to advanced research and professional practice, reflecting UAB’s status as a Tier One research university with extensive interdisciplinary opportunities.
Admission Requirements
Admission policies vary by program and level of study. For undergraduate programs, applicants typically submit academic transcripts, with many students having competitive GPAs (e.g., around 3.8 average). UAB uses a test-optional/flexible SAT/ACT policy for first-year applicants in many cases. Graduate and professional programs often have additional requirements such as specific prerequisites, standardized test scores, essays, portfolios, or interviews.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university and academic medical center located in urban Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1969, UAB has grown into one of the...
University ProfileApplication Information
- Start Date Fall Semester: August (primary intake) Spring Semester: January Summer Term: May/June
- Language English
- Duration 2 years