The candidate is expected to satisfy the following requirements:

• for the Clinical Manager option, be a graduate of a certificate and/or associate degree health professions program or the equivalent, including associate degree or diploma registered nursing program, and be licensed, registered, or certified in the health specialty (not required for the other tracks);
• for the Clinical Manager or General Manager options, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (A=4.0; for the Pre-Professional or Long Term Care Administrator options, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0);
• have a minimum grade of C in all previous professional coursework to be applied to the degree;
• complete the UAB/Program Core Curriculum with a minimum grade of C in each course;
• if accepted, complete the UAB medical history questionnaire and physical, provide proof of required immunizations, and receive satisfactory screening by the UAB Medical Center Student Health Service and
• if accepted, a background check and/or drug screening may be required prior to clinical placement.