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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham

362 Bachelor's Degrees
165 Master's Degrees
68 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at UAB

UAB Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 71
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 93
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 108
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 141
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 143

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UAB

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 362 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 335 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 165 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UAB. This makes it the #23 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 68 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UAB Cost?

$8,832 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,062 Average Student Debt

UAB Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,832 $21,864
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,590 $13,590
On Campus Other Expenses $5,757 $5,757

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UAB Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 362 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UAB. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 80
Black or African American 35
Hispanic or Latino 24
White 196
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 24

Does UAB Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

Online degrees for the UAB biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.

UAB Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UAB. About 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 22
Black or African American 48
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 81
Non-Resident Aliens 17
Other Races 8

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Diversity at UAB

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 409
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 87
Biotechnology 35
Genetics 27
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 24
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 10
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 7
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 7
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 5

Majors Similar to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 362
Physical Sciences 84
Mathematics & Statistics 26
Science Technologies / Technicians 1

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