Graduate Pathway in Materials Engineering

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Students who successfully complete an INTO UAB Graduate Pathway program in materials engineering are assured progression to a UAB graduate engineering degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Materials Engineering

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering. Previous coursework required: Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 4

Class size

2026 Summer Start (May)

Degree start date : 6th May 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 summer: 6th May 2026 - 14th August 2026
Semester 2 fall: 19th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 32,325.00

Approximate cost

$ 32,325.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

30 credit hour degree program 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 18 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

ELI 401

Academic Reading and Writing I

3 Credit Units

ELI 402

Academic Speaking and Listening I

3 Credit Units

TBD

Materials Science Engineering Major Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Materials Science Engineering Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Semester 2

ELI 403

Academic Reading and Writing II

3 Credit Units

ELI 404

Academic Speaking and Listening II

3 Credit Units

TBD

Materials Science Engineering Major Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Materials Science Engineering Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Graduate Pathway in Materials Engineering

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Materials Engineering

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Class size

Important Dates

2026 Summer Start (May)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression