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The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham / School of Nursing is located in Birmingham, AL, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nursing health systems administration | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse anesthesia | |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse practitioner | Women's health |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse practitioner | Family |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse practitioner | Pediatric |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse practitioner | Adult-gerontology acute care |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse practitioner | Psychiatric/mental health |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse practitioner | Adult-gerontology primary care |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nursing | |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nursing | |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nursing informatics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Nursing | |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Clinical nurse leader | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse practitioner |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 557 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 19 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE, GMAT, or MAT Comp Exam Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Research mentorship experience (for PhD); scholarly project (for DNP) |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,027
Applied
565
Accepted
421
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 24th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE, GMAT, or MAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or on last 60 semesters hours; letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Computer literacy, course work in statistics, interview, minimum GPA of 3.0, MS in nursing, references, writing sample |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$29,867
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
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Student Body
1,621
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.53% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 3.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% |
| Unknown | 1.23% |
Gender
Male (13%)
Female (86%)
Faculty
128
Total faculty
Full-time - 86
Part-time - 42
Male (14)
Female (114)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Palliative care; oncology; aging; HIV/AIDS; nursing work environments |
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| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 3,349,405 |
Location & Contact
Address
Nursing Building
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1210
United States
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1210
United States
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