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There are exciting undergraduate health education opportunities across our UAB campus. These include majors, minors, parallel certification and research training programs.
College of Arts and Sciences/School of Education
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Biology (B.S.)
The curriculum in biology provides general course offerings for non-majors and prepares the major for graduate study in biology; the professional schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, and allied health sciences; teaching in the secondary schools; and other careers dependent upon basic training in the biological sciences. There is a molecular biology track for students interested in pursuing academic careers in the biosciences. There is a 5th year Department of Biology program in which students may obtain a B.S. in biology and an M.S. in bioinformatics. http://www.uab.edu/uabbio/undergr.htm
Honors Program in Biology - purpose: The Biology Honors Program offers motivated students the opportunity to develop research and communication skills in preparation for a graduate or professional career.
Fifth Year Master's in Biology/ Public Health: http://www.uab.edu/biology/fifth-year-program
Chemistry (B.S.)
The Department of Chemistry provides general course offerings for non-majors and several undergraduate degree programs for chemistry majors. These programs prepare students for graduate study in chemistry and related disciplines; professional training in medicine, dentistry, optometry, and the allied health sciences; and careers dependent upon a broad background in chemistry. Students can obtain a B.S. degree in chemistry with specialization in biochemistry for additional preparation for careers in the biosciences. The major in chemistry with a forensic chemistry track prepares students for careers in State and Federal crime labs. http://www.chem.uab.edu.
The Honors Program in Chemistry - purpose: The Chemistry Honors Program is designed for outstanding chemistry majors. Through a mentored research program format, students' problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills are developed to provide excellent preparation for graduate school or professional careers.
Computer and Information Sciences (B.S.)
Majors in Computer and Information Sciences (CS) - Pre-Health: Students wishing to enter the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, or Optometry after completing their undergraduate degree in computer science should complete the following sequence of courses in chemistry, biology, and physics: CH 115, 116, 117, 118, 235, 236, 237, and 238; BY 123 and 124; PH 201 and 202 or PH 221 and 222. These courses should be completed prior to taking the MCAT examination at the end of the junior year. Students can also obtain advanced degrees in bioinformatics.
Honors Program in Computer and Information Sciences - purpose: The Computer and Information Sciences Honors Program offers outstanding, highly motivated students the opportunity to develop research skills in preparation for graduate work or a professional career. http://www.cis.uab.edu.
Physics with Biophysics Concentration (B.S.)
The Department of Physics offers courses in astronomy, physical science, and physics for non-majors; several undergraduate program options, including a Physics Education Track and a Biophysics Track for physics majors planning an interdisciplinary career; and graduate programs. Students considering a physics major or minor are encouraged to contact the department for current information about career opportunities and planning.
Biophysics Track Requirements: This interdisciplinary track of the physics major is designed to place students in medical school, graduate school in biophysics or other biosciences, teaching positions, high-tech enterprises, or science writing. http://www.phy.uab.edu/#
Honors Program in Physics - purpose: The Physics Honors Program offers the motivated and capable physics major enhanced opportunities to develop the research, problem solving, and communication skills necessary for a dedicated effort in the scientific enterprise. By designing, describing, and defending a research project, the honors graduate will have a documented capacity for success in graduate school or in any career where scientific critical thinking, motivation, and accomplishment are valued.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Gerontology - Minor and Parallel Certificate
UAB's Gerontology Education Program offers interdisciplinary courses in gerontology leading to an undergraduate minor and parallel certificate. It provides students a thorough background in existing theory and research in gerontology and supplements their existing backgrounds and professional disciplines. http://www.catalog.uab.edu/sbs.pdf
Medical Sociology - Minor
The Department of Sociology offers a minor in Medical Sociology available to all undergraduates at UAB. The program provides a variety of courses in health related sociology dealing with the social causes and consequences of disease and health disparities by gender, race, ethnicity, class and age. The minor is particularly valuable to pre-health students preparing for professional training in Medicine, Optometry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and other health related professions. http://www.sbs.uab.edu/Depts/Soc/MinorinMedicalSociology.htm
Sport and Health in Society - Major
The Sport and Health in Society Individually Designed Major is intended for students who might pursue medical school toward a career in orthopedics or sport medicine, careers in the health and fitness industry including parks and recreation management, health and fitness retail outlets, physical therapy, college and professional athletics operations, and sports related legal careers among others. Depending upon the students goals, minors in business, public administration, health promotion and education, psychology, or the pre-med sequence would be recommended, but a minor is not required. http://www.uab.edu/sbs/component/content/article/181-interdisciplinary-programshome/626-sport-and-health-in-society
School of Education
Exercise Science Program (B.S.)
This program is designed for those students wanting to fulfill course pre-requisite requirements for physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician's assistant and exercise physiology graduate programs. http://www.ed.uab.edu/jroy/
Health Education Program (B.S.)
The Health Education program is designed for those students interested in becoming health educators. They will provide expertise in shaping messages, sharing information about different infectious diseases, designing health programs and campaigns, and helping consumers understand disease risks and appropriate ways for improving health status. http://www.ed.uab.edu/healtheducation/
School of Business
Industrial Distribution (ID) Program - Medical Equipment & Supplies Distribution (B.S.)
The Industrial Distribution for Medical Equipment and Supplies industries curriculum includes health industry appropriate classes including biology, chemistry, medical terminology, anatomy, and some heath care administration classes. http://main.uab.edu/Sites/business/programs/undergrad_majors/id/equipment/
Requirements: http://main.uab.edu/Sites/business/programs/undergrad_majors/id/equipment/54783/
School of Health Professions
Cytotechnology (B.S.)
Study the cells from various organs of the body. Focus on early detection of cancer and other diseases using advanced procedures and equipment. http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=77878
Health Information Management (B.S.)
Learn to work with staffs in health care facilities to provide the best possible information resources to ensure quality health care. Design, maintain health information systems to collect, assess, and disseminate clinical and administrative data. http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=77366
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (B.S.)
Prepare yourself for mid-level management positions in all types of health care organizations, including hospitals, ambulatory care centers, long term facilities, and home health care agencies. http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=77365
Medical Technology (B.S.)
Study the analysis of body fluids and other specimens to aid the physician in the diagnosis of disease and therapeutic monitoring of treatment. http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=77948
Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.S.)
Study the uses of radioactive drugs to obtain information that will lead to disease diagnosis and monitoring therapy. http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=77879
Respiratory Therapy (B.S. in Radiologic Science)
Learn to work with physicians and other health care professionals to diagnose and treat patients with disorders associated with the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=77393
Radiography (B.S. in Radiologic Science)
Study how to produce and process high quality radiographic images that permit accurate interpretation of the human anatomy on x-ray film and computer display monitors. http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=77881
School of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program (B.S.)
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program studies the application of engineering principles and technology to the solution of problems in the life sciences and medicine. http://main.uab.edu/soeng/Templates/Inner.aspx?pid=49344
School of Nursing
Nursing Program (B.S.)
The BSN Curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry into professional nursing practice. http://main.uab.edu/sites/nursing/98153/
Registered Nurse Mobility Route: RN to BSN and RN to BSN to MSN
The Educational Mobility Plan (EMP) is designed for registered nurses with either an Associate's or Diploma in Nursing. The EMP is open to any RN who has submitted evidence of successful completion of a nursing program and who is licensed to practice as an RN. http://main.uab.edu/sites/nursing/98167/ and http://main.uab.edu/sites/nursing/98189/
School of Public Health
Minority Health International Research Training Program
The Department of Epidemiology and International Health is offering research training opportunities to minority undergraduate, graduate and medical students who have an interest in the areas of nutrition, tropical and infectious diseases, reproductive health and/or sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. http://www.soph.uab.edu/mirt/default.htm
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