UAB, a leading research university and health center, offers globally impactful degree programs. With a focus on technology and entrepreneurship in Birmingham's tech boom, top-ranked areas include Nursing, Public Health, and Health Administration.

Eight of our medicine specialties were ranked in the nation’s top 50 best hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report 2023. And with one of the best-funded research facilities in the US, UAB students are ready for success.

Graduate Direct Entry

Academic entry requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• Minimum GRE or GMAT, if required by the desired degree program.
• The degree program you select may have additional requirements with which you must comply.
• Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0

English language requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 80
• TOEFL essentials: 8.5
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTEA: 56
• Academic English: Level 5
• Duolingo: 120

Academic and English language requirements may vary by program.