Biology

Biology is the study of all living things–from molecules to entire ecosystems. And when you study all those things, you can do almost anything. Our alumni work in healthcare, research, laboratory diagnostics and education, as well as in environmental protection and sustainability, or wildlife and nature conservation.

In our biology program, you'll have an amazing experience. For one, you'll be taught by our world-renowned faculty and scientists in state-of-the-art laboratories. You can even do fieldwork at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on Alabama's Gulf Coast or at facilities in Virginia's East Coast, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, the Galápagos Islands, or Antarctica. Once you've completed your program track–Integrated Biology, Marine Science, or Molecular Biology–you'll have the prerequisites you need for medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, or pharmacy school.  You can even earn your master's degree through our Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program and get certified to teach Biology or General Science through the UABTeach program.

• a completed application;
• a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
• official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
• official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.
• If you are studying or living in the United States currently, you must send a copy of proof of your immigration status (passport, I-94, visa, and/or I-797 approval notice).

Students can apply using the UAB Application or the Common Application using the steps below:

1. Complete and submit the admission application and $40 application fee, payable by credit or debit card, or application fee waiver. If you are applying test-optional, please review the test-optional policy.
2. Submit official high school transcript electronically or by mail.
3. Submit ACT or SAT score if you would like it used for admission and scholarship consideration.