Overview

Joint Health Sciences / Joint Health Sciences is located in Birmingham, AL, in an urban setting.

Departments & Programs

Biochemistry, Structural, and Stem Cell Biology Theme

Cancer Biology Theme

Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Theme

Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics Theme

Immunology Theme

Microbiology Theme

Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science

Neuroscience Theme

Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine Theme

Program in Basic Medical Sciences

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Microbiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biochemistry & molecular genetics
Master of Science in Basic Medical Science (MSBMS)	Translational & molecular science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biophysical sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Pathology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Pharmacology and toxicology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Cell biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Neurobiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Cellular and molecular physiology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	26
Doctoral Degrees	43
Other Advanced Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

534

Applied

89

Accepted

55

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

60

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits

Student Body

412

Total Graduate Students

19%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.13%
Black or African American	15.29%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.49%
Asian	3.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	4.37%
Unknown	1.21%

Gender

Male (39%)

Female (60%)

Faculty

271

Total faculty

Full-time - 250

Part-time - 21

Male (175)

Female (96)

Location & Contact

Address 1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL  35294
United States

Contact Graduate School
Email: gradschool@uab.edu
Phone: 205-934-8227

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