$21,239 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Biomedical Sciences
- MSc in Biomedical Science at the University Of Alabama is offered as a 2.5-years program.
- This university is ranked #2 by Niche for best college in Alabama 2020.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- This program is intended for domestic and international students that have some undergraduate STEM field training and wish to increase their knowledge of biomedical sciences.
- A wide range of elective classes is offered through several STEM-themed disciplines that cater to a wide array of career trajectories. Concentrations are available in many scientific disciplines unique to Masters's programs in Alabama including Genetics and Genomic Sciences; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Bioinformatics (fall 2019); and Immunology (fall 2019).
- Courses are also available through UAB Graduate School’s Professional Development Program (PDP), including the required “Critical Thinking and Scientific Integrity.”
- UAB is Alabama’s premier institution for biomedical research. UAB ranks in the top 20 nationally for research funding among public universities.
- Students are encouraged to develop individualized mentoring plans (IDPs) with the MBS Program Director.
- IDPs focus the student for academic success while in the MBS program and they provide an important framework for students’ short-term and long-term career success.
- The MS in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science is intended as a terminal degree for students desiring many different career paths, including but not limited to: research (laboratory jobs in academia or industry), further graduate study (e.g. Ph.D.), professional school (e.g. medical or dental), science education, scientific policy, science communication, or biomedical sales.
- The MSc program consists of 45 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $17115 | $17115 |
| Health Insurance | $2124 | $2124 |
| Other Fees | $2000 | $2000 |
| Total Fees | $21239 | $21239 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, math, or a related field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students are expected to have substantial knowledge of Introductory Biology and labs; Organic Chemistry and labs; Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.