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BLAZE YOUR TRAIL WITH US Guide for International Students | 2020-2021
Why Choose 14 PROGRAMS Exceptional
the University of Alabama IN THE TOP 25
U.S. News & World Report 2020
Research Funding
at Birmingham? America’s Best Graduate Schools list
$562M in research
expenditures
Highest research activity
designation by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education.
#8
NIH Funding
Among Public Universities
National Science Foundation 2018
#15
Federal Funding
Among Public Universities
National Science Foundation 2018
FAST FACTS
Founded: 1969
Campus: Birmingham, Alabama
Metro Population: 1.2 million
Campus Size: 275 acres
#80 #1 in the U.S. and
#159
Enrollment: 21,923
International Students: 1,000+
#12 Worldwide Countries Represented: 100+
YOUNG UNIVERSITY Bachelor’s: 56
TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD
Times Higher Education World University Rankings,
Master’s and PhD: 100+
U.S. News & World Report 2019 U.S. News & World Report 2019
Top Public Colleges & Universities list 2019 Young University Rankings Research: $562M
#1 Among Alabama Universities Top-Ranked Programs
Center for World University Rankings 2018-2019
#1 Master’s in Health Administration
#67 Nationwide in Best Global Universities
U.S. News & World Report 2017 Best Global Universities list #8 Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Primary Care
Top 20 Master’s and PhD in Nursing
#19 Master’s in Public Health
UAB is the largest single employer #59 Master’s in Biomedical Engineering
in Alabama with 23,000+ employees #134 Best Engineering Schools
U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Graduate School Rankings
UAB has more research funding than all
other universities in Alabama combined.
$7.15 BILLION ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
in the state of Alabama
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Seattle Birmingham Tech Boom A Destination for Entrepreneurs
About the University Portland
Chicago
Detroit
Birmingham
Through the work of the Velocity Accelerator and the Innovation
Depot, the city has seen successful startups launch such as Shipt,
From medicine to business to technology,
UAB strives to bring solutions to the
of Alabama at Birmingham
New York
San Francisco
Denver Washington, DC a grocery delivery service, and Daxko, a software for health and market. Through the Bill L. Harbert Institute
wellness organizations. Birmingham was named among the top for Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
Los Angeles
San Diego
Atlanta
Birmingham five up-and-coming tech hot spots by MarketWatch in 2019. the university connects scientists and
Dallas
entrepreneurs with industry.
Empowered by Innovation
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS q 18+ student CEOs have developed their business ideas at the UAB iLab
at Innovation Depot UAB is a founding partner of Innovation
Depot, the largest high-tech incubator in the
Southeast, which has had an economic impact
of $2.65 billion in the past five years. Through
the UAB iLab, students receive training and
UAB is a place for dreamers and doers, artists resources to help accelerate their business
and scientists, idealists and realists. As an ideas and start their own companies.
internationally renowned, public research
university and academic health center, our reach
stretches across classes, cultures and continents
into inner-city classrooms, rural clinics and the far
corners of the globe.
Academic Excellence
If you are seeking knowledge that will change your world, the University of
Alabama at Birmingham is for you. We’re a university without walls, where
no one is worried about fitting in—just standing out. Here, you will be a
part of a diverse campus population, take part in world-class research and
serve your global and local community while receiving an education that
will prepare you for a bright future. As a nationally recognized academic
health science center in the state’s most populous metropolitan area, UAB
is a great place to earn your degree and pursue your career.
Research with Global Impact
Our research faculty rank among the nation’s best funded and are noted
for exceptional mentoring and training. You can directly interact and receive
mentoring from legends such as Sarah Parcak PhD, winner of the $1 million
TED prize and National Geographic Fellow, or James McClintock PhD, a
leading authority on the effects of climate change in Antarctica. Our goal
is to ensure you receive the best education possible while helping solve
global problems.
The INTO UAB Advantage
UAB Student Success
The state’s fastest high-performing research computer
RESEARCH FAST FACTS The University of Alabama at Birmingham partners with INTO to create a support system
for international students. Our Academic English, International Year One, Undergraduate Undergraduate and Graduate Progression Rate
will be found at the 40,000-square-foot UAB Technology • 7,000+ undergraduate students and 7,166 graduate students Transfer Program and Graduate Pathway programs help you transition to a US degree 2017-2018
Innovation Center, which is set to open in the 2020-2021 involved in research program. You will enter a fully integrated program where you will learn alongside your
academic year. American peers to earn academic credits towards your UAB degree while developing your
96.8%
• High research placement rate for undergraduates
English skills. Upon successful completion of your program, you will progress to a UAB Eligible Students
• 10 UAB medicine specialties ranked in the nation’s top 50 in the
degree program.
U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019 Best Hospitals rankings
We provide services such as:
“Our university’s goal is to
95.7%
of Eligible Students
establish a presence around the • Academic advisors to support your transition • Learning Resource Center ENROLLED
world while bringing the world to a degree program • Personalized academic, language and
cultural support
to UAB.” • English tutoring and degree-focused tutoring 96.8% of all Pathway students were eligible to
For more information about research at UAB, at no additional cost for students enrolled in • Visa and immigration support progress into UAB in 2017-18. Eligible students
Ray L. Watts, MD, President visit uab.edu/research a Pathway or Academic English program are those who successfully completed the
• Workshops designed to enhance the Pathway program and qualified for admission as
• Language Exchange program learning experience and cultural skills degree-seeking students. Enrolled students are
• Language Partners program those who enrolled as degree-seeking students
in their next term of degree study at UAB.
4 | INTO The University of Alabama at Birmingham 2020–2021 About the University of Alabama at Birmingham | 5
Living in Birmingham
Birmingham is a metropolitan area of 1.2 million people and was once named one of 52 places to visit by The New
York Times. As a student, you get the perk of living in a travel destination. With so many places to go within walking
distance, you’ll find yourself encountering the best of Birmingham’s thriving food, arts and entertainment scene without
venturing far from campus. Best of all, Birmingham is a safe city that you can feel comfortable exploring.
Condé Nast Traveler declared
Birmingham Must-See Locations It’s a Beautiful Day in the that “Birmingham has arrived”
Influenced by its rich Southern culture, Birmingham is known for its food scene,
industry connections and outdoor adventures.
Neighborhoods of Birmingham in its 2019 feature, The
Reinvention of Birmingham.
• Listen to live music at the historic Alabama Theatre or Iron City.
You might not notice it at first, but Birmingham has 99 distinct neighborhoods.
• Learn about the history of auto racing and see the world’s largest motorcycle
Take a look at just a few of our city’s most iconic districts:
collection at the Barber Motorsports Museum.
• Avondale: Similar to Brooklyn in New York or Silverlake in Los Angeles, this
• Visit the nation’s second-largest urban nature preserve, Ruffner Mountain,
bohemian neighborhood includes an artist makerspace, eclectic restaurants,
only 10 minutes from campus.
hip coffee shops, speakeasies (1920’s style joints), art studios, a craft brewery
• Take a breath of fresh air at Railroad Park, a 19-acre greenspace with food-truck rallies,
and outdoor music venues.
a bike-share program with solar-powered docking stations and running trails.
• Lakeview: With a mix of eateries and music venues, Lakeview is one of the
• Catch a breathtaking Alabama sunset while overlooking downtown Birmingham
city’s most happening and vibrant entertainment districts where you’re bound
at Vulcan Park and Museum, home to the largest cast-iron statue in the world.
to catch a show or concert for a night out on the town.
• Enjoy Broadway musicals, rock concerts and national conventions
at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. • Five Points: Coined as Birmingham’s culinary destination, you’ll see why our
city has racked up its share of foodie awards. Five Points is where you’ll find
yourself most often—it’s just a few blocks from campus.
Local Flavor DIVERSITY • Highland Park: As one of the oldest neighborhoods in Birmingham, Highland
Whether you’re on campus or downtown, you won’t have to go far to find great
• One of 14 universities recognized as a diversity champion Park gives a glimpse of the past through its grand houses and vintage
spots to eat. Thanks to Southern traditions and award-winning chefs, Birmingham’s
by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine 2018 architecture. If you want an authentic introduction to all things Southern charm,
food scene has earned worldwide press from food critics. In the past year, the
• 1,000+ international students and 763+ international look no further.
prestigious Food & Wine magazine relocated its headquarters to Birmingham from
faculty, staff and visiting scholars, representing over
New York City. No matter what you’re craving, you’re bound to find it in Birmingham
100 countries The Birthplace of Civil Rights
or on campus. Eat at Highlands Bar and Grill, named most outstanding restaurant in
• UAB has more than 100 international partnerships with Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will thoroughly educate you
America by the James Beard Foundation in 2018.
universities, hospitals and other organizations about the city’s, the state’s and the entire nation’s journey to passing civil rights
Birmingham was named 1 of 30 Most Exciting Food legislation. Since Birmingham is the epicenter of the civil rights era, the BCRI
Cities in America by Zagat in 2017 has carefully curated exhibits to educate visitors about the hardships, sacrifices
and pivotal moments that got us to where we are today. The museum walks you
through the work of legendary civil rights activists that earned all Americans the
right to vote. There are spotlights on local heroes like Martin Luther King Jr. and
Rosa Parks, as well as introductions to lesser known individuals who played a
“I chose to come to UAB because it has modern learning facilities and a
role in this milestone in American history.
very supportive community of staff and students. It’s located in an ideal
environment of Birmingham. I think it’s important to study in the United
States because of the quality of education and the diversity since many
students come from across the world.”
Dismas, Kenya
Master’s in Business Administration
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Housing and Dining
Student Life
• 250+ student clubs and organizations focusing on leadership, cultures, civic
engagement, fraternities and sororities, faith, media and more
• 21 club sports including lacrosse, soccer, cricket and rugby
• 18 Division I sports teams
Safety and Security
Your safety is our top priority. Here’s how UAB works to make sure you feel safe
on campus:
• Buildings monitored by electronic access control systems 24 hours per day
• Residence halls staffed 24/7 and guest check-in required before entry
• Dedicated on-campus police force that regularly patrols all areas of campus.
• 490+ Help Phones across UAB campus, directly connecting with UAB Police
• Rave Guardian app, directly connecting with UAB Police and emergency services
• B-ALERT, the university’s emergency notification system, communicating
emergency-related information through voice calls, SMS and email
• Confidential counseling services are available to all UAB students at no cost
UAB’S CAMPUS is close to downtown
Birmingham and is full of green spaces. It is a
cultural melting pot and an exciting place to
get involved in campus organizations. See what
campus life will be like for you.
On-Campus Housing
NOT
Program REQUIRED*
REQUIRED
A PICTURE-PERFECT CAMPUS
Academic English (AE) ■
AE + International Year One (IYO) ■
• UAB Recreation Center (REC) included in 50 Best IYO ■ Undergraduate Suite-Style
RECs College Consensus 2018 AE + Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP) ■ Double Room,
UTP ■ Shared Bathroom Apartment
• Ongoing campus transformation with brand-new
buildings for the Collat School of Business, School of Undergraduate Direct ■
Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences AE + Graduate Pathway (GPW) ■
GPW ■
• New recreational facilities including an intramural field, a
Graduate Direct ■
track and field venue, and a renovated soccer stadium
*On-campus housing is required for the first two semesters
• Upcoming Genomic Medicine and Data Research
building, will house scientists and advanced technology Meal Plan: All on-campus housing options include meal plans.
• 13+ on-campus dining locations If you live off campus, you will have the option to purchase a meal plan when
you arrive.
• Home to more than 4,400 trees, UAB has been
named a Tree Campus USA university by the Arbor
Day Foundation for five consecutive years No on-campus housing is available for the following study plans:
• Academic English (October start dates only)
Graduate Double Room,
Shared Bathroom Apartment
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#5 Most Affordable Campus
Cutting-Edge Programs Master in Public Health
MPH Online 2019
UAB has programs as unique and diverse as its campus community. From traditional majors like
business, nursing and computer science to emerging fields such as biotechnology and biomedical
Public Health
engineering, UAB has top-of-the-line programs for every interest. With $562 million in total research
www.soph.uab.edu
expenditures; brand-new facilities including plans for a science and engineering complex; and a
technology innovation center, UAB has the assets to back up your curiosity. • The School of Public Health is committed to inspiring people who will
change the world.
• Ranked No. 19 in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report 2020
Best Graduate School Rankings list, UAB offers an innovative learning
Business environment where students and faculty are finding answers to
big problems.
www.uab.edu/business
• Specializations span from epidemiology to healthcare organization
• The UAB Collat School of Business is accredited at the bachelor’s and master’s
and policy.
levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International,
representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. • The School of Public Health’s collaborative teams work to solve our
communities’ hardest problems and conduct fundamental research that
• UAB MBA students vary in age and academic background and come from all over
helps create the foundation for future learning.
the world.
• This diversity provides a dynamic classroom experience that mirrors the workplace.
• As a result, students are able to approach and solve business problems from
varying perspectives.
NURSING’S SPECIALTIES RANKED
in U.S News & World Report 2020 Best Graduate
Biotechnology
www.uab.edu/shp/cds/biotechnology School Rankings list
• UAB’s biotechnology program trains students to find solutions through scientific
research and produce innovative products for the commercial market. #6 Nursing Administration
• Using a “learn-by-doing” approach, classroom and laboratory skills are honed
through an internship at one of more than 550 biotech enterprises. #6 Clinical Nurse Leader
• Graduates are uniquely qualified for high-quality jobs and achieve an annual
postgraduate employment rate of 95% or better. #8 Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Primary Care
Computer Science #10 Nurse Practitioner: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
www.uab.edu/cas/computerscience
• Students in computer science programs gain firsthand experience working directly UAB was named a Top University for Professional
with faculty who conduct research in cyber security, data science and big data Sales Education by the Sales Education Foundation in Nursing
analytics, biomedical applications, and advanced cyber infrastructures.
FACEBOOK SUITE its 2018 ANNUAL magazine. www.uab.edu/nursing
• Graduates of computer science programs include successful entrepreneurs and
• UAB nursing students get to observe complex patients with in-depth
technology leaders at Facebook, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, PayPal, eBay, Uber,
exposure to clinical experiences and simulations in brand-new
Visa and national labs.
$32-million, state-of-the-art facility.
• Our students are trained in a nursing school that is ranked No. 18 for a
Cyber Security and Data Science master’s and No. 16 for a doctoral degree in the nation by U.S. News &
World Report 2020.
• UAB cyber security brings together both faculty and curriculum from computer
science and criminal justice to tackle the threats to data and privacy in the digital age. • On top of that, we have clinical sites within walking distance from the
School of Nursing to one of the nation’s largest and highest ranking
• Facebook’s donation of $250,000 to UAB led to the creation of the Facebook Suite
academic medical centers.
on campus. Here, you can polish your skills in tracking down spammers and hacking
threats so that you graduate with a proven résumé and portfolio of projects in Engineering
cybercrime solving. www.uab.edu/engineering
• UAB’s School of Engineering weaves together strengths from other
Education departments, such as medicine and sustainability, to offer engineering
programs tailored to today’s tech forecast.
www.uab.edu/education
• Between Department of Biomedical Engineering’s alignment with the
• UAB’s School of Education is ranked among the top 100 graduate schools of
School of Medicine and our ranking in the top five nationally in NIH
education in the nation by U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Graduate
funding for three years in a row, our biomedical engineering program
School Rankings.
has the resources and dedication to teach you how to create products
• Here, you can study to become a teacher, education leader, exercise scientist that best address global health issues.
or counselor.
• Other robust areas of research and graduate education for the rest of
• The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of the School of Engineering include electrical and computer engineering,
Teacher Education and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related mechanical engineering, materials engineering and civil engineering.
Educational Programs.
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Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
at UAB
Patrick Murphy, PhD, joined UAB as the Goodrich
Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurship and as a professor
in the Collat School of Business to expand UAB’s
entrepreneurial reach. Through studying in Beijing,
CAREERS at UAB working with the Middle East and traveling through
Southeast Asia and Europe, Dr. Murphy has developed an
expertise for working with international organizations
and entrepreneurs. He currently hosts events, like
weekly meetups with entrepreneurs and organizations
outside the university, to talk with students who share
What Can UAB Do for Your Career? their career aspirations.
UAB offers career services staff and resources that enable students to
connect with employers and gain professional experience through the
EMPLOYERS OF UAB GRADUATES: “Now as an entrepreneurship professor, I especially welcome
following activities: those entrepreneurial people in America who are from other
• Apple • Justice Department
countries. We can work with you around cultural differences
• Career fairs • AT&T • LinkedIn and barriers to really help you find your opportunity as an
• Career planning tools • Boeing • Microsoft entrepreneur here in Birmingham.”
• Hire a Blazer ( job listing website) • Eli Lily • Salesforce.com - Patrick Murphy, PhD
• On-campus interviews
• Ford Motor • Sprint
• Personalized advising
• Goldman Sachs & Co. • UAB
• Google • United Health Group
Internships in Birmingham • Honda • Visa NAMED ONE OF THE
At UAB, our career services team can help with internship placement,
• IBM • Wells Fargo & Co. “BEST PLACES IN AMERICA
so you can apply what you learn in your classes to the real world
and gain industry experience. Internships are available with UAB’s • Intel • Xerox Corporation TO START A BUSINESS”
employer partners, or within the university itself. Inc. 2018
COL
LAT
- DR. PATRICK MURPHY
Sourabh from India
Ping-Jo from Taiwan Yingnan from China
Master’s in Electrical and Innovation Challenge
MBA/MPH Dual Degree Master’s in Biotechnology
Computer Engineering UAB brings Shark Tank from the screen to your classroom in the
Innovation Challenge. Through the competition, you submit an idea;
“My goal is to conduct research in the “When I chose to study biotechnology at “I’m working full-time as a project analyst in receive coaching and mentoring from the UAB Commercialization
innovation of the healthcare industry. UAB, It was because of the high ranking the engineering department of Ford Motor Accelerator; potentially launch your own startup; and have the chance
Studying a dual degree in business of the university... I’m doing my research Company in Michigan. What the company to win up to $5,000 in prize money.
administration and public health gives in breast cancer treatment where I look was looking for was exactly what I studied in
you an advantage. You combine your into antibody development and target the INTO pathway and the university. When
knowledge in finance and public health to therapy. Studying the Pathway program I was a student at UAB, all classes that I took Green and Gold Fund
discover new things that allow you to look in biotechnology, you are taught the are very related to my job requirements. In Led by students in the Collat School of Business, the Green and
at academic reports through business skills to commercialize ideas addition, I was working with my professor for Gold Fund manages more than $500,000 in assets. The fund allows
and to find solutions using science.” 1.5 years, and I got the graduate assistance
multiple perspectives.” students to perform actual investment portfolio management with
job from School of Engineering after I
Yingnan started his PhD in biomedical real money, providing them with valuable experience for their future
Learn more about PingJo’s story: completed my pathway at INTO UAB. I also
engineering at UAB in Fall 2019 built electrical-related devices for medical careers. All members have access to certification and trading in the
myin.to/UABPingJo
department at UAB. I think these experiences state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminal lab at the brand-new Collat School
Learn more about Yingnan’s story: really helped me to get this good job.” of Business facility.
myin.to/UABYingnan
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B M D
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
B M D
School of Education Biomedical Sciences
[MS concentrations in Biochemistry; Structural and Stem Cell Biology;
Arts Education Cancer Biology; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; Genetics; SC ●
FIND YOUR DEGREE. With a wide range of subject areas and admissions options, you can find the perfect degree for your chosen career. You can choose [MAEd concentrations in Music Education Choral, Music Education GE ● Genomics and Bioinformatics; Immunology; Microbiology; Neuroscience;
Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine]
Instrumental, Visual Arts]
to apply for direct entry to the university or for a Pathway program that provides extra academic, language and cultural support. From the day you apply to the
Community Health and Human Services Biotechnology GP
day you graduate, we are here to help you succeed every step of the way. Flip to the back cover to learn how to apply. GE
[BS concentrations in Community Health, Human Services]
Clinical Laboratory Science ●
Counseling
[MA concentrations in Clinical Mental Health, Marriage; Couple and Family ● Genetic Counseling ●
Counseling; School Counseling]
Health Administration
B = Bachelor’s M = Master’s D = Doctorate International Year One Middle and High School Education [MSHA concentrations in Health Administration- Residential, Health ●
●
[MA Concentration in World Languages] Administration - Executive]
Indicates the Undergraduate Pathway program that should be taken to
International Year One may lead to any bachelor’s degree listed below.
progress to an undergraduate academic program. This degree is also Early Childhood and Elementary Education GE ● ● Health Physics ●
available through direct admission.
Graduate Pathway program that can lead to this degree is indicated in blue. Educational Studies Healthcare Management
GP [MAEd concentrations in Early Childhood Education, Elementary [BS concentrations in Clinical Manager, General Manager, Long-Term Care GE
This UAB degree is available through direct entry. GE GP
BU Business PN Pre-Nursing Education, Secondary Education. Note: Secondary Education has Administration, Pre-Professional Program]
● This UAB degree program is available through direct entry. specializations in mathematics, science, social sciences, visual arts]
CS Computer Science PH Public Health
Designated STEM degree by the US Department of Homeland Security. It may
Healthcare Quality and Safety ●
EN Engineering SC Science Educational Studies in Diverse Populations
vary by degree level.
[PhD concentrations in Health Disparities with Diverse Populations, ● Nuclear Medicine Technology ●
* Stipulations apply for admission to this bachelor’s program; please visit
department website for more information.
GE General Metropolitan Education Studies, Pedagogical Studies for Diverse Populations]
Nutrition Sciences
Educational Leadership and Administration ● ● [MS tracks in Dietetic Internship/Clinical; Research; Lifestyle Management ● ●
[MAEd, EdS, EdD] and Disease Prevention; Dietitian Education]
English as a Second Language Occupational Therapy ●
[MAEd concentrations with Alabama certification in ESL, French and ESL, ●
Spanish and ESL] Physical Therapy ●
B M D B M D
Health Education and Health Promotion ● Physician Assistant Studies ●
College of Arts & Sciences Medical Sociology GE ●
Kinesiology Rehabilitation Science ●
African-American Studies GE Music [BS concentrations in Exercise Bioenergetics, Exercise Science,
GE GE ●
[BA* concentrations in Music Education Vocal/Choral, Music Education Fitness Leadership] School of Nursing
Anthropology [MA concentration in Peace and Human Rights] GE ● Instrumental, Music Technology] [MS concentration in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology]
Nursing [BSN*, DNP, PhD] PN ● ●
Applied Mathematics ● Musical Theatre [BFA] GE Reading Education ●
School of Public Health
Art Pre-Neuroscience* SC Special Education
[BFA concentration in Art Studio] GE [MAEd concentrations in Collaborative Teacher, Early Childhood Biostatistics ● ●
[BA concentrations in Art Studio and Art History] Philosophy [BA concentration in Ethics] GE Special Education] ●
[EdS Concentrations in Collaborative Teacher: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Environmental Health Science ●
Art History ● Physics Collaborative Teacher: Reading]
[BS concentration in Advanced Physics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, SC ● ●
Epidemiology ●
Biology Computational Physics] Secondary Education
[BS concentrations in Integrative Biology, Marine Science and SC ● ● [BS concentrations in English Language Arts, General Social Science]
GE ● Health Education and Promotion ●
Molecular Biology] Political Science [MAEd concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Language Arts,
[BA concentrations in American Government and Political Theory; GE General Science, General Social Science, History, Mathematics, Physics] Public Health
Chemistry Comparative Politics and International Relations] [BS concentrations in Environmental Health Sciences, General Public
[BS concentrations in Biochemistry, Chemical Education, SC ● ● Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Health, Global Health Studies]
Forensic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry] Psychology [MAEd concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages] GP [MPH concentrations in Healthcare Organization and Policy; Health
[PhD concentrations in Behavioral Neuroscience; Developmental GE ● [EdS concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages] Behavior, Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health;
Communication Management ● Psychology; Medical and Clinical Psychology]
Population Health; Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leadership]
PH GP
School of Engineering [MPH/MBA Joint Program with MBA]
●
Communication Studies Public Administration [MSCJ/MPA Joint Program with Criminal Justice] GP
[MSPH concentrations in Clinical and Translational Science Epidemiology;
[BA concentrations in Communication Management, Mass Communication Biomedical Engineering
GE EN Clinical and Translational Science Biostatistics; Clinical and Translational
Broadcasting, Mass Communication Journalism, Mass Communication Social Work [MSW concentration in Clinical/Medical Social Work] GE ● [BSBME* concentrations in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering; Biomechanics]
● ●
Science Health Behavior]
Public Relations, Mass Communication, Sports Communication]
[DrPH concentrations in Environmental Health; Health Care Organization
Sociology GE Civil Engineering
● Policy; International Health; Maternal and Child Health Outcomes Research]
Cyber Security GP [BA concentration in Social Psychology] [BSCE* concentration in Design and Construction, Sustainable Engineering]
EN GP ●
[MSCE specializations in Environmental Engineering; Structural
Computer Science CS GP ●
Theatre Engineering and Structural Mechanics; Transportation Engineering]
[BA and BS concentration in Computer Networking] [BA concentrations in General Theatre; Pre-Professional Design and GE
Technology; Pre-Professional Performance] Engineering
Criminal Justice [MEng in Civil Structural Engineering; Information Engineering and
[BS concentrations in Corrections, Policing, Criminology, Forensic Science, GE ● Collat School of Business Management; Advanced Safety Engineering and Management; Design
● ●
Juvenile Justice] View program specific entry requirements at
and Commercialization]
Accounting BU ● www.intostudy.com/uab/programs
Data Science GP [BS concentration in Forensic Accounting/Information Technology Auditing] Electrical and Computer Engineering* EN GP
Digital Forensics GE Business Administration Engineering Management
[MBA concentrations In Finance, Health Services, Management GP
[MEng in Manufacturing Engineering; Biomaterials, Design and
English Information Systems, Marketing] [MPH/MBA Joint Program with MBA] Commercialization; Environmental Engineering and Vehicle and
● GP
[BA concentrations in Creative Writing, Linguistics, Literature,
Robotics Engineering]
Professional Writing] GE ● Economics
[MA concentrations in Literature; Composition and Rhetoric; [BS concentrations in Analysis and Policy; Mathematical Economics; BU
Creative Writing] Philosophy, Politics and Economics]
Interdisciplinary Engineering ●
Foreign Language Finance Materials Engineering EN GP ●
GE [BSMtE* concentrations in Biomaterials, Metallurgy, Polymer Matrix Composites]
[BA concentrations in Applied Professional Spanish, French, Spanish] [BS concentrations in Financial Management; Investments and Institutions; BU
Real Estate]
Forensic Science ●
Mechanical Engineering* EN GP
Human Resource Management BU
General Studies GE School of Health Professions
Industrial Distribution BU
Genetics and Genomic Sciences SC [BS concentration in Medical Equipment and Supplies Distribution] Administrative Health Services [DSc, PhD] ●
History GE ● Information Systems CS Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science
[BS concentration in Cybersecurity Management] GP
[MS concentrations in Genetics and Genomic Science; Microbiology]
Pre-Immunology SC
Management
International Studies GE [BS concentrations in Business Administration, General Management, BU Biomedical and Health Sciences ●
Operations Management]
Mathematics
[BS concentrations in Applied Math and Scientific Computation; SC ● Marketing
Mathematical Reasoning] [BS concentrations in Marketing Management, Professional Sales BU
Management, Retail Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing]
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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS International Year One Programs
*Estimated credits remaining after Pathway/Total credit hours needed to complete degree.
Entry Requirements: High School Diploma Progression Requirements
Start Dates
Semester(s) Credits* All GPAs are minimum cumulative
We offer several routes to begin your undergraduate studies. Entry Requirements Fall Spring Summer GPA TOEFL iBT IELTS IELA Duolingo GPA Other
With 56+ bachelor’s degrees, flexible study plans and start PROGRAM DIRECT¹ INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE Business
dates throughout the year, we’ll help you find the option 1-SEMESTER 2-SEMESTER 3-SEMESTER 3-Semester • • • 81-84/120 50 5.0 154 75 • No W or I grade in a class US UNDERGRADUATE
Program • High school diploma High school diploma
that’s right for you. requirements* • Additional requirements may also
2-Semester • • • 87-88/120 2.0 60 5.5 162 90 2.0 • Grade of C or better in all classes
EDUCATION SYSTEM
1-Semester • • • 103-104/120 77 6.0 176 120 • 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
be required
There’s no need to stress about where you start; just focus on Computer Science To graduate with your 4-year
Minimum GPA
where you’re going. You can complete your degree at any stage. We 2.75 2.0 2.0 2.0 3-Semester • • • 83-84/120 50 5.0 154 75 • No W or I grade in a class undergraduate degree, you will need
Equivalent
don’t design our programs for one type of student; our programs are TOEFL iBT 77 77 60 50
2-Semester • • • 87-90/120 2.0 60 5.5 162 90 2.0 • Grade of C or better in all classes to take the following classes:
1-Semester • • • 106-105/120 77 6.0 176 120 • 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
built for every kind of student. Where you will begin depends on your 6.0 Core classes: General education
IELTS 6.0 5.5 5.0 Engineering
grades and English level. Where you end up is where you want to be: (overall with at least 5.5 on each section)
courses can include English
• No W or I grade in a class
graduating with a bachelor’s from UAB. IELA 176 176 162 154 3-Semester • • • 103-105/128 50 5.0 154 75
• Grade of C or better in all classes composition, social sciences,
Duolingo 120 120 90 75 • 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
2-Semester • • • 108-110/128 2.0 60 5.5 162 90 2.2¹ humanities, history, mathematics
PTEA 51 51 44+ 41+ • Students must test into at least MA 105
g DIRECT ENTRY: If you meet the academic and English ¹Minimum 3.2 cumulative UAB GPA for BS in and natural/physical science. These
Gaokao 120 120 110 N/A 1-Semester • • • 116-117/128 77 6.0 176 120
language requirements for your degree program, you can apply Biomedical Engineering
are typically taken at the beginning
Academic General
directly to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 3 of your degree.
English
3-Semester • • • 83-84/120 50 5.0 154 75 • No W or I grade in a class
To apply, you will need the following required documents: Notes: Entry requirements are subject to change and may vary by program. 2-Semester • • • 87-88/120 2.0 60 5.5 162 90 2.0 • Grade of C or better in all classes Major classes: These classes will
1
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to some specific programs.SAT • 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
declarations, high school transcripts, university transcripts or ACT may be required for some programs or if English is your native language.
1-Semester • • • 103-104/120 77 6.0 176 120 be about the specific field of study
(for transfer applicants), proof of high school graduation (if Pre-Nursing (BSN) you chose. They are typically taken
Institutional Code TOEFL: 1856 SAT: 1856 ACT: 0056
transferring less than 24 credits), accounting of time when 3-Semester • • 101-104/126 50 5.0 154 75 • No W or I grade in a class toward the last part of your degree.
• Grade of B or better in all classes
applicable, passport and English test score. An application fee 2-Semester • • • 107-108/126 2.0 60 5.5 162 90 3.0²
Dates • 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
may apply. For more information, visit 1-Semester • • • 114-115/126 77 6.0 176 120 ²Minimum 3.2 GPA in Pre-Nursing courses
www.uab.edu/students/admissions/apply#international PROGRAM DIRECT INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE
Public Health
Start Dates Fall 2020: Aug 2020 Fall 2020: Aug 18, 2020 3-Semester • • • 83/120 50 5.0 154 75 • No W or I grade in a class
Spring 2021: Jan 2021 Spring 2021: Jan 6, 2021
g INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE: International Year One Summer 2021: May 2021 Summer 2021: May 5, 2021
2-Semester • • • 87-90/120 2.0 60 5.5 162 90 2.0 • Grade of C or better in all classes
1-Semester • • • 103-104/120 77 6.0 176 120 • 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
allows you to begin earning credits toward your degree even
Science
if you do not meet the academic and English requirements
3-Semester • • • 84/120 50 5.0 154 75 • No W or I grade in a class
for direct entry. You will receive additional academic, English
g ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: If you do not meet the direct or 2-Semester • • • 88-101/120 2.0 60 5.5 162 90 2.0 • Grade of C or better in all classes
language and cultural support to help you successfully complete • 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
International Year One entry language requirements, you can enter our Academic 1-Semester • • • 105-110/120 77 6.0 176 120
your first year and graduate in the same amount of time as
English program to improve your academic and language skills. Once you have Entry and progression requirements are subject to change and may vary by program.
direct entry students. To graduate in this time frame, you may
achieved the required language level, you can progress to International Year One
have to enroll in Summer semesters. The length of your degree
or enter your degree program directly. Learn more on page 21. [SAMPLE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE PROGRAM] Engineering
program is dependent on your course requirements. For more
information, visit www.intostudy.com/uab/programs 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 18, 2020 128 credit hour program
Spring: January 6, 2021 18-20 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 5, 2021 108-110 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.2 cumulative UAB GPA (3.2 UAB
Undergraduate Degree Program •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
ELI 101 Academic Writing 3
GPA for Biomedical Engineering)
•• Language requirement ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• C or better in all courses
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic Listening and Speaking 3 •• 80% minimum in all required ELI courses
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• Students must test into at least MA 105
Year 1: Freshman Year 2: Sophomore Year 3: Junior Year 4: Senior
•• IELA 162 or Notes:
MA TBD Math course based on testing 3-4 Lab fees may apply. Online courses fees may apply.
Direct Entry
2.75 GPA •• Duolingo 90 or
Total 15-16 MA TBD: Depending on Math Placement test.To earn
TOEFL iBT 77 •• PTEA 44+ or
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours engineering degree, students must take MA 126, so
IELTS 6.0 •• GaoKao 110 students must place into MA 105 to graduate within
(5.5 in all subscores) ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 3 four years.
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 *EGR 200: Or ME 102 depending on course offerings each
1-Semester EGR 200 Introduction to Engineering* 2
semester. Must be currently registered for MA 105 or
2.0 GPA higher to take either of these courses.
Pathway
TOEFL iBT 77 CH 115 General Chemistry I 4
CH 115: Students will also need to register for chemistry
MA TBD Math course based on testing 3-4 lab (CH 116). Must meet specific math requirements to take
IELTS 6.0
International Year One
CH 115/116.
High School Total 15-16
Diploma If courses have to be substituted due to availability
2-Semester Pathway 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components or scheduling, substitutions will come from UAB’s core
(or equivalent) 2.0 GPA curriculum, required of all undergraduate students
Fall: August 18, 2020 128 credit hour program
TOEFL iBT 60 Spring: January 6, 2021 11-12 credit hours apply from Pathway These courses are generally delivered through the
What are your scores? IELTS 5.5 Summer: May 5, 2021 116-117 credit hours remaining toward degree
INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
3-Semester Pathway •• High school diploma ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 3
2.0 GPA
First semester of this program •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
TOEFL iBT 50 begins before Year 1/Freshman •• Language requirement EH 101/108 Composition I 3
IELTS 5.0 •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA TBD Math course based on testing 3-4
•• IELA 176 or EGR 200 Introduction to Engineering* 2
Transfer Student English
No TOEFL iBT •• Duolingo 120 or
(See page 18) Language Total 15-16
or IELTS Scores •• PTEA: 51 or
Program
•• GaoKao: 120
www.uab.edu/engineering/home/departments-research
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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
UAB offers 100 graduate degree programs, including 14 that are ranked among the
top 25 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. There are multiple ways you can
begin your graduate studies.
How you start your program depends on your academic profile and your
Entry Requirements
English level. How you finish your program is exactly how you pictured:
graduating with a master’s or PhD from UAB. PROGRAM DIRECT1 GRADUATE PATHWAY
1-SEMESTER 2-SEMESTER 3-SEMESTER
g Direct Entry: If you meet the academic and English language Program • Undergraduate degree 4-year undergraduate degree or
requirements for your degree program, you can apply directly to UAB. requirements • Minimum GRE or GMAT, if equivalent
required by desired
To apply, you will need the following required documents: declarations, degree program.
university transcripts, proof of degree, CV, 2 letters of recommendation, • The degree program you
personal statement and passport. An application fee may apply. select may have additional
requirements with which
you must comply.
Graduate degrees are competitive, and an extensive review of your
application will be done. Please expect a longer turnaround for an Minimum GPA
3.0 2.5 2.5 2.5
Equivalent
admissions decision. For more information, visit
www.uab.edu/graduate/admissions/international-applicants TOEFL iBT 80 80 65 65
UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER PROGRAM
IELTS 6.5 6.5 5.5 5.5
g Graduate Pathway: Our Graduate Pathways allow you to begin IELA N/A 176 169 169
earning credits toward your degree even if you do not meet the academic Duolingo 120 120 95 95
and English requirements for direct entry. The program will help build the
PTEA 53 53 44 44
Have you earned credits from another college or university and Why Choose UTP? academic foundation and essential English language skills you need to
Academic English Level 5 N/A Level 4 Level 4
want to transfer to a US university? You can transfer directly into Choosing UTP provides a customized, cost-effective path to your successfully progress to your master’s degree. For more information, visit
UAB or choose our Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP), which is bachelor’s degree. Before your program starts, UAB will provide www.intostudy.com/uab/programs Notes: Entry requirements are subject to change and may vary by program.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission
1
specifically designed to support international students through the you with an estimate of credits that will transfer to the university. to the University of Alabama at Birmingham or any specific program. Admission
process of transferring. Once you arrive on campus, our friendly staff will be available to g English Language Programs: If you do not meet the direct or decisions may be based on such factors as the suitability of the applicant’s
research interests, the availability of professors in a particular field of research
help you transition into life at a US university. You will also have Graduate Pathway program entry language requirements, you can enter and the number of qualified applicants.
Entry Requirements our Academic English program to improve your academic and language
access to helpful resources including academic, English language Institutional Code TOEFL: 1856 GRE: 1856 GMAT: CB-5S-61
skills. Once you have achieved the required language level, you can
PROGRAM DIRECT TRANSFER UNDERGRADUATE and cultural support. If you do not meet the English language
TRANSFER PROGRAM progress to a Graduate Pathway program or enter your degree program
entry requirements for the UTP, you can enter our Academic
Program length 1-Semester, 2-Semester or directly. Learn more on page 21. Dates
N/A English program before progressing to either the UTP or direct
3 -Semester
PROGRAM DIRECT GRADUATE PATHWAY
Fall 2020: Aug 2020 Fall: Aug 18, 2020
transfer to UAB.
Start Dates Spring 2021: Jan 2021 Spring: Jan 6, 2021 Start Dates Fall 2020: Aug 2020 Fall 2020: Aug 18, 2020
UTP Benefits: Spring 2021: Jan 2021 Spring 2021: Jan 6, 2021
Summer 2021: May 2021 Summer: May 5, 2021
GPA 2.0 2.0
• Transfer of credits from your college or university-level classes to Graduate Pathway Programs Summer 2021: May 2021 Summer 2021: May 5, 2021
your degree at UAB * Estimated credits remaining after Pathway/Total credit hours needed to complete degree.
TOEFL iBT 77 50-77 • Receive customized curriculum of university credit-bearing courses Progression Requirements
Start Dates Entry Requirements
6.0 Semester Credits* All GPAs are minimum cumulative
IELTS 5.0-6.0 • Quick turnaround time for offer (5-7 business days)
(5.5 subscores) Fall Spring Summer GPA Undergraduate Degree TOEFL iBT IELTS IELA Duolingo GPA Other
IELA 176 176 • Unofficial Pre-Arrival Credit Evaluation (15 additional business days Biotechnology
Duolingo 120 75-120
after receiving offer letter) 2-Semester • • • 25/37 4-year undergraduate degree in biochemistry, 65 5.5 169 95 • No W or I grade in a class
biology, biotechnology, chemistry, • Grade of B or better in all classes
2.5 engineering, mathematics, physics,
3.0
PTEA 51 41-51 • Guaranteed progression to any undergraduate program upon 1-Semester • • • 28/37 psychology, sociology 80 6.5 176 120
• 80% Minimum in all required ELI
courses
GaoKao 120 110-120 successful completion of your UTP
Business Administration [MBA concentrations In Finance, Health Services, Management Information Systems, Marketing] [MPH/MBA Joint Program with MBA]
Minimum Transfer Credits 24 12 • Academic advising throughout the program including progression • No W or I grade in a class
2-Semester • • • 24/36 65 5.5 169 95
and student success advisors 2.5
4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
3.0
• Grade of B or better in all classes
No work experience required
No credit limit • 80% Minimum in all required ELI
Maximum Transfer Credits 1-Semester • • • 27/36 80 6.5 176 120 courses
(students must meet all additional requirements for their degree)
Civil Engineering [MSCE specializations in Environmental Engineering; Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics; Transportation Engineering]
Entry requirements are subject to change and vary by program. • No W or I grade in a class
Undergraduate Transfer Program Start Dates 2-Semester • • • 21/33 65 5.5 169 95
4-year undergraduate engineering degree in • Grade of B or better in all classes
PROGRAM Fall: Spring: Summer: 2.5 civil, environmental, mechanical, structural, 3.0 • 80% Minimum in all required ELI
transportation or related field courses
Aug 18, 2020 Jan 6, 2021 May 5, 2021 1-Semester • • • 24/33 80 6.5 176 120
• 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses
Business
Computer Science
Computer Science
2-Semester • • • 18/30 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent 65 5.5 169 95 • No W or I grade in a class
Engineering in computer science, computer engineering, • Grade of B or better in all classes
2.5 electrical engineering, mathematics or
3.0
General • 80% Minimum in all required ELI
1-Semester • • • 21/30 related field 80 6.5 176 120 courses
Public Health
Computer Science (Non-Background)
Science •• 4-year undergraduate degree or • Grade of B or better in all classes
equivalent
• 80% Minimum in all required ELI
1-Semester program 2-Semester program 3-Semester program 3-Semester • • 27-30/30 2.5 •• 2 semesters of university level 65 5.5 169 95 3.0 courses
mathematics (recommended in: Algebra,
Pre-Calculus, Calculus) • No W or I grade in a class
Entry and progression requirements are subject to change and may vary by program.
18 INTO The University of Alabama at Birmingham 2020-2021 Graduate Admissions | 19Graduate Pathway Programs (continued)
* Estimated credits remaining after Pathway/Total credit hours needed to complete degree.
Progression Requirements
Start Dates Entry Requirements
Semester Credits* All GPAs are minimum cumulative
Fall Spring Summer GPA Undergraduate Degree TOEFL iBT IELTS IELA Duolingo GPA Other
Cyber Security
2-Semester • • • 18/30 65 5.5 169 95 • Grade of B or better in all classes
4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent • 80% Minimum in all required
2.5 in Computer Science or similar
3.0 ELI courses
1-Semester • • • 21/30 80 6.5 176 120 • No W or I grade in a class
Cyber Security (Non-Background Program)
•• 4-year undergraduate degree • Grade of B or better in all classes
or equivalent
• 80% Minimum in all required
3-Semester • • 27-30/30 2.5 •• 2 semesters of university level 65 5.5 169 95 3.0 ELI courses
mathematics (recommended in: Algebra,
Pre-Calculus, Calculus) • No grades I or W in a class
Data Science
•• 4-year undergraduate degree
2-Semester • • • 18/30 or equivalent 65 5.5 169 95
•• Previous Coursework Required: 2 • No W or I grade in a class
semesters of Calculus (Differential and • Grade of B or better in all classes
2.5 Integral), Introduction to Computer
3.0
• 80% Minimum in all required
1-Semester • • • 21/30 Science in Python, Object Oriented 80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses
Programming, Algorithms and
Data Structures
Data Science (Non-Background Program)
•• 4-year undergraduate degree • No W or I grade in a class
or equivalent
• Grade of B or better in all classes
3-Semester • • 27-30/30 2.5 •• 2 semesters of university level 65 5.5 169 95 3.0
mathematics (recommended in: Algebra, • 80% Minimum in all required
Pre-Calculus, Calculus) ELI courses
Educational Studies [MA concentration in Early Childhood Education][MAEd concentrations in Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Secondary Education]
65 5.5 • No W or I grade in a class
2-Semester • • 27/39 (16+ minimum (5.5 minimum 169 95 • Grade of B or better in all classes
subscores) subscores)
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
• 80% Minimum in all required
2.5 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent 3.0 ELI courses
80 6.5
1-Semester • • 30/39 (20 subscores (6.0 subscores 176 120 • Statement of Goals
in 3 sections) in 3 sections)
• Résumé
Electrical and Computer Engineering
• No W or I grade in a class
2-Semester • • • 21/33 65 5.5 169 95
4-year undergraduate engineering degree in • Grade of B or better in all classes
Key Program Facts The Academic English program at UAB prepares you for university
2.5 computer, electrical, electronic or computer 3.0³ • 80% Minimum in all required
1-Semester • • • 24/33
science or related field
80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses study in the US. You will receive high-quality English language
Program length is 15 weeks, and Summer is 14 weeks; both include 1
³3.25 GPA in all engineering courses
week of orientation. instruction and the academic skills to succeed at UAB.
Engineering Management [MEng in Manufacturing Engineering; Biomaterials, Design and Commercialization; Environmental Engineering and Vehicle and Robotics Engineering]
• No W or I grade in a class High school diploma required
2-Semester • • • 21/33 4-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) 65 5.5 169 95
in Engineering, Computer Sciences, • Grade of B or better in all classes
2.5 Mathematics, General Sciences (Physics,
3.0
• 80% Minimum in all required
No English language requirement; students will be assessed and What You Will Learn
1-Semester • • • 24/33 Chemistry, etc.) 80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses placed upon arrival.
• Understand US values in an academic setting.
Materials Engineering Minimum age 17 • Present spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English.
• No W or I grade in a class
2-Semester • • • 21/33 4-year undergraduate engineering degree 65 5.5 169 95 5 levels of instruction from high beginner to advanced
in composites, manufacturing, materials,
• Grade of B or better in all classes • Write research papers with proper use of citations and references.
2.5 polymers or chemistry, composites, physics
3.0 • 80% Minimum in all required
1-Semester • • • 24/33 or related field 80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses 20 hours of instruction per week • Read, understand and critically evaluate academic texts.
• 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses
MBA/MPH Dual-Degree • Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines.
2-Semester • • • 47-48/60 65 5.5 169 95 • No W or I grade in a class • Take useful and accurate notes in academic lectures and presentations.
•• 4 year undergraduate degree
• Grade of B or better in all classes
Progression Requirements
2.5 or equivalent. 3.0
•• No work experience required • 80% Minimum in all required
1-Semester • • 51/60 80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses International Year One 3-Semester Pathway Content-Based Instruction
Completion of AE Level 3
Mechanical Engineering Students will explore American culture, contemporary American issues, and
• No W or I grade in a class
International Year One 2-Semester Pathway
other topics that will build the background knowledge and the study skills
2-Semester • • • 21/33 65 5.5 169 95
4-year undergraduate engineering degree • Grade of B or better in all classes
2.5 in mechanical, mechanics, structural or 3.0 Completion of AE Level 4 students need for success in their university courses.
• 80% Minimum in all required
related field ELI courses
1-Semester • • • 24/33 80 6.5 176 120
• 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses
Graduate 2-Semester Pathway
Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science University and Community Engagement
Completion of AE Level 4
• No W or I grade in a class
Academic English students begin making connections with Americans right
2-Semester • • • 16/30 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent 65 5.5 169 95
2.5
Must have two of the following courses:
3.0
• Grade of B or better in all classes Direct Graduate Admission away. The Language Partners Program matches American students with
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, • 80% Minimum in all required
1-Semester • • • 20/30 Developmental, Biology, or Organic Chemistry 80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses Completion of AE Level 5, although individual program entry Academic English students for conversation practice and cultural exchange.
requirements may vary Students in the TESOL program or tutors with a MA-TESOL degree are
Public Administration
available to help Academic English students practice their speaking, writing and
2-Semester • • • 27/39 65 5.5 169 95 • No W or I grade in a class
• Grade of B or better in all classes study skills.
2.5 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent 3.0
• 80% Minimum in all required Start Dates for Academic English
1-Semester • • • 30/39 80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses
Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Summer 2021 Estimated Academic English (AE) Level Based on Test Scores
Public Health [MPH concentrations in Healthcare Organization and Policy; Health Behavior, Epidemiology, Environmental & Occupational Health; Population Health; Maternal and Child Health Policy and
Leadership] [MPH/MBA Joint Program with MBA] All students take a placement test during orientation to determine their AE
Aug 18, 2020 Jan 6, 2021 May 5, 2021
• No W or I grade in a class
level. The table below shows what your estimated level of AE based on your
2-Semester • • • 29-30/42 65 5.5 169 95
2.5 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent 3.0
• Grade of B or better in all classes standardized test scores.
• 80% Minimum in all required
1-Semester • • 32/42 80 6.5 176 120 ELI courses
TESOL AE Levels TOEFL iBT IELTS IELA Duolingo
65 5.5
2-Semester • • 27/39 (5.5 minimum 169 95 • No W or I grade in a class Level 2 30-40 3.0-3.5 N/A 65-70
(16+ subscores)
subscores) • Grade of B or better in all classes
2.5 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
80 6.5
3.0 View program-specific entry requirements at Level 3 41-51 4.0-4.5 142-147 75-80
• 80% Minimum in all required
1-Semester • • 30/39 (20 subscores (6.0 subscores 176 120 ELI courses
in 3 sections) in 3 sections) www.intostudy.com/uab/academic-english Level 4 52-64 5.0-5.5 154-161 85-90
Level 5 65-80 5.5-6.0 162-176 95-110
Entry and progression requirements are subject to change and may vary by program.
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