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The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Health Behavior
Birmingham, AL
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Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham / Health Behavior is located in Birmingham, AL, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Health education and health promotion |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
|
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Research internship |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62
Applied
38
Accepted
21
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 1st | April 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, personal statement, curriculum vitae/resume |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 80 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
76
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.63% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 26.32% |
| White or Caucasian | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5.26% |
| Asian | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.95% |
| Unknown | 9.21% |
Gender
Male (11%)
Female (88%)
Faculty
8
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 0
Male (3)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Obesity prevention including lifestyle interventions, family and adolescent health issues, prevention and control of addictive behaviors, sexual health risks including HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and mental health issues including issues of homelessness |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
RPHB 227 B
1720 2nd Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States
1720 2nd Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States
Contact
Dr. Robin G. Lanzi
Graduate Program Director
Email: rlanzi@uab.edu
Phone: 205-975-8071
Fax: 205-934-9325
Graduate Program Director
Email: rlanzi@uab.edu
Phone: 205-975-8071
Fax: 205-934-9325
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