The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham requires at least 120 hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. The University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, The University of Alabama at Birmingham does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 64% of students who start college at The University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: The University of Alabama at Birmingham may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

When choosing a major, The University of Alabama at Birmingham students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.The University of Alabama at Birmingham allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. The University of Alabama at Birmingham false.The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ The University of Alabama at Birmingham does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham Have An Online Program?

✅ The University of Alabama at Birmingham true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham Give AP Credit?

✅ The University of Alabama at Birmingham true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham Have An Honors Program?

✅ The University of Alabama at Birmingham true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham Require Internships?

🟨 The University of Alabama at Birmingham does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Library

The main library on campus is the Lister Hill Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with biomedical engineering; civil engineering; electrical & computer engineering; electrical engineering; mechanical engineering; materials engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration with accounting

•Biology, Computer Science, Communication Management, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, Data Science, History, Kinesiology, Management Information Systems, Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science, Physics, Public Administration, Public Health, Sociology

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at The University of Alabama at Birmingham include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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