The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a world-renowned research university and medical center. This young, dynamic and diverse campus thrives on boldness, innovation and diversity. UAB's tree lined campus spans more than 100 city blocks and blends a contemporary urban vibe with award-winning achievement. Located in downtown Birmingham’s vibrant Southside neighborhood, this growing university affords a wide variety of educational and cultural activities that enrich student life.
In the heart of UAB’s academic medical center sits one of the nation’s premier schools of dentistry. With a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities and technology, the UAB School of Dentistry is consistently among the top ranked in research funding and maintains a high level of research and publications. Home to the National Dental Practice Based Research Network (NDPBRN), students have a variety of opportunities to engage with the practice community throughout their academic pursuits and with over a dozen student organizations, our students have abundant opportunities for leadership and involvement within organized dentistry. Our predoctoral and postdoctoral programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and we continue to produce some of the world’s most knowledgeable and equipped scientists and practitioners.
From pre-and post-doctoral programs to joint degrees, find out more about our broad range of educational programming and our academic departments below.
