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M.S. and Ph.D., Biology
Contact Information
For detailed information contact Dr. Stephen A. Watts, Graduate Program Director, UAB Department of Biology, CH 375, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1170.
Telephone 205-934-8308 Fax 205.975.6097
Department Home page
Physical Address UAB Department of Biology, Campbell Hall, Room 109, 1300 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1170
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Deadline for Entry Term(s):
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Each semester
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Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office:
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Eight weeks before the semester begins
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Number of Evaluation Forms Required:
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Three
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Entrance Tests
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GRE (TOEFL and TWE also required for international applicants whose native language is not English.)
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Comments
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None
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Graduate Catalog Description
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http://main.uab.edu/Sites/gradschool/programs/72018/
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Admission Requirements
For admission in good standing, applicants must meet the following requirements, in addition to the Graduate School's standards:
- an undergraduate degree in a biological science,
- B-level scholarship in all biology courses,
- two semesters of organic chemistry, two semesters of physics, mathematics through calculus,
- minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1150 on the GRE General Test,
- a personal statement of career goals, and
- Three letters of evaluation from individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the applicant's academic abilities and potential.
The graduate program director in biology must approve admission on probation or with deficiencies in one of the above requirements. Students may enter at the beginning of any semester.
Please review the admissions checklist for additional details.
Financial Aid
Financial resources may be available through the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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