OpenFieldUAB · Birmingham, Alabama, United States
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), established in 1969, is a premier comprehensive public R1 research university and academic medical powerhouse. Located in downtown Birmingham, UAB is the largest single employer in Alabama. Anchored by the world-renowned Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and UAB Hospital—the 8th largest hospital in the nation—UAB commands over $770 million in annual research and grant expenditures.
UAB comprises 12 academic divisions, notably the Heersink School of Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, School of Engineering, and College of Arts and Sciences. It is globally recognized for groundbreaking cancer clinical trials at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and the nation's #1 ranked Master of Science in Health Administration program.
Undergraduate admissions operate via the Common Application (holistic review; test-optional; recommended GPA 3.0+). Graduate and professional biomedical programs require an accredited bachelor's degree, strong GPA (minimum 3.0–3.5), GRE or MCAT scores where applicable, letters of recommendation, and research experience.
Nationally recognized umbrella doctoral program offering specialized laboratory research in tumor immunology, precision oncology, mucosal therapeutics, and genetic therapeutics.
LCME-accredited medical doctorate renowned for world-class clinical clerkships across UAB Hospital, Birmingham VA Medical Center, and Children's of Alabama.
Ranked #1 healthcare management graduate program in the United States by U.S. News, featuring an intensive 2-year residential track followed by a paid administrative residency.
Doctoral research curriculum covering advanced composite bridge design, blast-resistant materials, intelligent transportation management, and seismic retrofitting.
Research-focused doctorate exploring genomics big data analytics, privacy-preserving machine learning in electronic health records, and cyber threat intelligence.
Professional science curriculum combining recombinant molecular cloning, protein downstream purification, GMP quality control, and biotechnology venture entrepreneurship.
Professor Emeritus of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Dr. Vickers is an internationally celebrated surgical oncologist whose research focuses on pancreatic cancer molecular pathogenesis, health disparities, and nov...
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology
Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology
Dr. Morrow leads pioneering research on the human gut microbiome, antibiotic disruptions to microbial communities, and host-pathogen viral interactions....
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Tanik is an IEEE Fellow whose research investigates quantum computing software architectures, complex systems process design, and multidisciplinary systems ...
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