54
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham / Program in Biology is located in Birmingham, AL, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | October 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Previous course work in biology, calculus, organic chemistry, and physics; letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Previous course work in biology, calculus, organic chemistry, and physics; letters of recommendation | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
| TWE: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
54
Total Graduate Students
20%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
79%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.7% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.56% |
| White or Caucasian | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.7% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (53%)
Female (46%)
Location & Contact
Address
1720 2nd Avenue South, CH 464
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States
Contact
Dr. Stephen A. Watts
Graduate Program Director
Email: sawatts@uab.edu
Phone: 205-934-8308
Fax: 205-975-6097
Graduate Program Director
Email: sawatts@uab.edu
Phone: 205-934-8308
Fax: 205-975-6097