Undergraduate Degrees
When our students enter the UAB School of Health Professions, they know what their future career holds. As a professional school, students apply for a specific discipline in a field for a particular career profession ranging from medical technologist to health care management. Undergraduates are required to apply to the specific program during their sophomore year. Core curriculum courses have to be completed before being accepted into a SHP program. UAB Undergraduate Application
Application required for undergraduate students.
B.S. in Health Care Management to M.S. in Occupational Therapy Fast Track
Qualified UAB freshmen whose academic goal is the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at UAB may apply for competitive admission to the HCM-OT Fast Track. Accepted students will follow a specially-articulated curriculum and complete the requirements for both degrees in a total of 14 semesters. An additional two semesters of fieldwork is required for professional certification as an occupational therapist.
Health Care Management, B.S.
Designed to provide students with the necessary industry knowledge and job skills needed by mid-level managers in health care organizations including hospitals, ambulatory care centers, long term care facilities and home health care agencies.
Health Information Management, B.S.
By designing and maintaining health information systems, Health information managers work with administrative and clinical staffs in health care facilities to provide the best possible information resources.
Medical Technology, B.S.
Medical technologists, professionals in very high demand, play a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and manage clinical laboratories.
Nuclear Medicine Technology, B.S.
Using a variety of radiation detection equipment and computers to acquire and process data to aid physicians in diagnosing disease and monitoring therapy.
Respiratory Therapy, B.S.
Respiratory therapists work with physicians and other health professionals to diagnose and treat patients with disorders associated with the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.