Overview

In fact, we specifically created a well-rounded curriculum to prepare you for almost anything. Your coursework will cover physiology, pharmacology, clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, and immunology. You'll also take classes in chemistry, nutrition, and statistics, plus courses such as Clinical Anatomy and Histology, Survey of Cell Biology for Health Professions, and Contemporary Issues in Biomedical Sciences from our world-renowned faculty. In the end, you will be ready to pursue graduate programs in health professions, biotechnology, clinical laboratory science, genetic counseling, and more. You will even have an opportunity to pursue a career in teaching by earning a certification to teach biology or general science through the UABTeach program.

Key Facts

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions has been awarded more than $17 million for research.
If you do want to go to medical school or another health-professions program, you'll complete the prerequisites through this Biomedical Sciences program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Nutrition and Health

Human Genetics for Health Professions

Quantitative Analysis
Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

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Priority Consideration deadlines. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Biochemistry View 2506 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Achieve an ACT Composite Score of 22 or higher.*
Must place in or earned credit for college-level English Composition (EH 101) or higher and Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 105) or higher.
Must meet all UAB undergraduate admissions requirements.
If accepted, complete the UAB medical history questionnaire and physical, provide proof of required immunizations, and receive satisfactory screening by the UAB Medical Center Student Health Service.
If accepted, a background check and drug screening will be required at admission and may be required prior to any practicum or lab placement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

30630 USD / year

≈ 30630 USD / year
Out-of-State

28140 USD / year

≈ 28140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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