Graduate Pathway in Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)
Students who successfully complete a Graduate Pathway program in cyber security are assured progression to a UAB graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 30 credit hour program
- 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 18 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 30 credit hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 21 credit hours remaining toward degree
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-Year undergraduate degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2020 | 13 August 2021 |
3 Semesters
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$28,120 |
| 6 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$28,120 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
MS Cyber Security
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-Year undergraduate degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 12 August 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 5 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
MS Cyber Security
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-Year undergraduate degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2020 | 13 August 2021 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$28,120 |
| 6 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$28,120 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
MS Cyber Security
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-Year undergraduate degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 12 August 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 5 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
MS Cyber Security