Why study sciences at UAB?
UAB's strongest science programs fall into three key, in-demand areas of interest: public health, nursing and biotechnology. While all of our science programs are conducting extensive research, these fields are all committed to combat our communities’ hardest problems through research and education. "As a nursing student, you can easily walk to the nation’s largest and highest ranking academic medical centers.
- In public health, you can specialize in anywhere from epidemiology to healthcare organization and policy.
- In our brand-new $32-million, nursing facilities, you will have access to clinical experiences and anatomically accurate robots to practice procedures that you will apply to patients one day.
- When you're ready to put your biotechnology to the test, you can pursue an internship at one of more than 550 biotech enterprises. Our biotechnology postgraduate employment rate is 95% or better.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
- Undergraduate Transfer Program
- Graduate Pathway
- Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
English course
Leads to: University preparation program or degree
Typical entry requirements: High school diploma required
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Prepares your for university study in the US.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus high school diploma, GPA 2.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Begin earning credits toward your degree, even if you don't meet the requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to successfully complete the first semester or year of your bachelor's program.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.0, plus high school diploma or undergraduate degree, GPA 2.75 out of 4.0
Length of course: 4 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.
Undergraduate Transfer Program
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus minimum 12 college credits, college GPA 2.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Transfer college or university-level credits from previous courses.
- Receive an estimate of transferable credits towards your degree before you start your program.
- Additional academic, language and cultural support to help you adjust to a US environment.
Graduate Pathway
Leads to: Master's degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus undergraduate degree, 2.5 GPA
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Progress to your Master's degree with credits.
- Build the academic foundation and language skills needed for master's-level study, as well as prepare for your GRE/GMAT tests, if required.
- Receive the highest level of support with dedicated academic advisors throughout your program.
Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus undergraduate degree, GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: 2 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.