About Public Health, Bs in University of Alabama At Birmingham
When you work in public health, your goal is to help your community stay healthy and thrive. In this program, we can teach you about threats to public health and prepare you for a career to combat them. If you want to be in health care, but don't know exactly what area is right for you, consider studying public health.
In fact, many of our graduates go on to work in policy development, non-profit, federal agencies, research, education, and other positions. By tailoring your curriculum, you can prepare yourself for one of these roles as well. First, complete your required core courses. Then, choose one of three concentrations that fit with your particular goals and interests. Finally, with our service-learning and field-study courses, you'll learn firsthand the value and necessity of public health in community settings.
- The UAB School of Public Health is the only Alabama public health school accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
- UAB is home to the 1917 Clinic, which is led by internationally renowned HIV/AIDS researcher Michael Saag, M.D. and has treated more than 12,000 patients living with HIV since it opened in 1988.
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12/ XII with a minimum score of 65% overall
English Language Requirements
TOEFL (UAB code: 1856): 77
IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least a 5.5 on each section of the examination
Pearson Academic Test of English
- A minimum score of 53, all applicants
University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA Cost of Attendance
| Fee |
Cost |
| Alabama Resident Tuition |
$8,568 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$27,630 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$20,400 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$39,462 |
