The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program in Engineering Design is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The Educational Objectives of the Engineering Design are the following:

• Achieve one or both of the following:
  • establish careers in engineering or other professional fields in which they apply their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • earn or be enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program.
• Pursue opportunities for professional growth, development, and service.
• Contribute to the advancement of society.

Student Outcomes

Upon completion of the BSEED program, our graduates will have:

1. 1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Ho-Wook Jun, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), was recently inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows.

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• Program Handbook
• Advisor Selection Form
• Student Progress Report
• Committee Review Form
• Comprehensive Exam Verification
• Plan of Study (after B.S. Fall 2024-Summer 2025)
  • Plan of Study (after B.S. Fall 2023-Summer 2024)
• Plan of Study (after M.S. Fall 2024-Summer 2025)
  • Plan of Study (after M.S. Fall 2023-Summer 2024)

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Unanticipated circumstances can prevent students from continuing their education and achieving academic success. To help cope with such circumstances, the School of Engineering has established the Engineering Student Assistance Fund. 

This fund will provide temporary financial assistance (ranging from $50-$150) to eligible students who are experiencing unforeseen hardships that could immediately impact their ability to remain enrolled in school until the end of a term. Examples of qualifying emergency situations include:

1. Death in the family
2. Victim of a crime or accident
3. Loss of property or income
4. Unanticipated educational expenses (beyond tuition and fees)

The Engineering Student Assistance Fund is not intended to replace or supplement financial aid or scholarship. Interested students can submit a request by filling out the application below and emailing it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Engineering Student Assistance Fund" in the subject line. Each application will be evaluated carefully and confidentially by a committee. Applicants should expect a response within 3 to 5 business days. Cases will be prioritized so that funds are distributed to those who demonstrate the most urgent needs.

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Eligible Expenses

Grants can be used for a variety of expenses that are necessary to support a student’s well-being. Examples of eligible expenses include:

• Unanticipated educational expenses (transportation, equipment/software, etc.)
• Utilities
• Food
• Medical care
• Childcare

Ineligible Expenses

Examples of ineligible expenses include standard Student Account charges, such as

• Tuition
• University fees
• Residence hall rent
• Meal plan*

*Students who are experiencing food insecurity may seek assistance from Blazer Kitchen at the Hill Student Center.

Additional Resources

Students who encounter emergency expenses or extreme hardship may also be eligible for a microloan from the UAB Regions Institute for Financial Education (RIFE). This is a separate program from the Engineering Student Assistance fund. Students must apply separately for this fund. More information can be found by clicking here. 

YOU CAN HELP: Does your company hire summer interns? The School of Engineering is looking for alumni partners who will commit to at least one position for a qualified UAB student. If you are interested in partnering with us, contact Desland Robinson today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Opportunities for hands-on training and experiential learning have long been key strengths of undergraduate engineering programs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Beginning this fall, the School of Engineering is making those opportunities an official part of its undergraduate programs by offering guaranteed internships to all incoming students following their second year of engineering coursework.

To be eligible for a guaranteed internship, students must participate in the Career Readiness Program, a new initiative launched this fall by the SOE Office of Career Services.

“Our location in Birmingham gives us a great advantage over other schools because there are so many local companies that hire students for engineering internships and co-ops,” said SOE Dean Jeff Holmes, M.D., Ph.D. “With so many companies headquartered within minutes of campus, we realized there is an opportunity here for us to make a guarantee that few engineering schools in the country can match.”

A Spot for Every Student

In order to make an official guarantee, Holmes said he first had to make sure of two things: that there were enough opportunities for students in all of UAB’s undergraduate Engineering majors, and that students would be adequately prepared to provide value to the companies through their work as interns.

For the first requirement, Holmes looked to Career Services Director Desland Robinson, who over the past seven years has placed UAB Engineering students in hundreds of jobs with more than 165 engineering companies. “We already knew that an average of 60 percent or more of our students were participating in internships each year,” Robinson said. “In some fields, such as civil engineering, that percentage was already much higher, but it was lower in other fields such as biomedical engineering, where many of our students focus on laboratory research in preparation for graduate or medical school.” Recognizing the importance of those research experiences, Robinson worked to integrate those opportunities into the guaranteed internship program, while simultaneously reaching out to alumni to expand our network of corporate internships.

In parallel with expanding their list of internship opportunities, the Career Services team considered how to best prepare students for the experience. To that end, Robinson worked with Career Services Assistant Director Molly Kate Lallone to develop the Career Readiness Program. “This program ensures that our students are fully prepared to experience a professional work environment so that they can get the most out of their internship,” said Lallone. “Students will be required to attend one Career Preparedness Seminar each semester, but we will also work with them to create opportunities for alumni mentoring, job shadowing, networking, and other activities to help them become career ready.”

Students who complete the Career Readiness Program will receive certificates granting them eligibility for a guaranteed internship in their field of choice.

“Hands-on, real-world experience is important for engineering students for many reasons,” Holmes said. “It helps students find their passion, deciding which disciplines and professional roles are the best fit for them. It also provides motivation by showing students how what they are learning in class applies in the field, and it introduces them to local companies and contacts, often leading to job offers when—or even before—they graduate.

His pitch to future engineers? “Most of us go into engineering because we want to help shape the world around us, so why wait until you graduate? Come to UAB and start building your future – and ours – now.”

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Career Readiness Program at a Glance

Goal: Empower students early in their academic career to prepare them for their desired career path and to help them gain confidence in their selected majors.

Who can participate: All engineering or pre-engineering students.

Timeframe: Four semesters, followed by a one-semester internship (typically summer after sophomore year)

Focus: Career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, inclusion, leadership and professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

The Engineering Design x Prototyping (DxP) Lab is an open-access workspace where approved engineering students can work independently or in teams on class projects or related extracurricular activities. The lab includes ample workspace, as well as commonly used tools and storage space for unfinished or ongoing projects.

Potential uses of the space include collaborative brainstorming, rapid prototyping, electronics work and basic fabrication/prototyping that students can use without direct supervision. The use of power tools, advanced 3D printers and machining equipment will require supervision by the lab director, course instructor, or other approved faculty members. Students who are interested in undertaking such a project must complete the Project Proposal/Risk Assessment Form and email it to the lab safety director listed on the form.

Hours and Location

Gorrie Hall 2209 and 2211
7 a.m. until 7 p.m. 

• Room 2209 is intended for unsupervised student space and is available to approved students during the building's normal operating hours (7 a.m. until 7 p.m. during the semster) 

Saftey Training

Safety training is required annually for all students who want to access the DxP Labs (GH2209 & GH2211) and equipment therein. The following is required:

• Shop Safety (Log in with your Blazer ID and password)
• OSHA Hazard Communication Awareness (HAZCOM) Training (log in using Blazer ID and password)
• Read the School of Engineering Operation and Safety Handbook. Sign and date the last page.
• Submit the two completion certifications (Shop Safety and HAZCOM Training) and the signed safety manual attestation (LAST PAGE ONLY) as instructed on the Design and Prototyping Lab webpage.  Use the required file name format.

Upon completion of the steps above submit the completion certificate and attestation (last page only) by clicking here.

Important: Please us the following format when saving your file, using your last and first name and the actual date of completion:

• "Last name_first name Lab Safety Manual 28Aug25"
• "Last name_first name Shop Safety Certificate 28Aug25"
• "Last name_first name HAZCOM 28Aug25"

Once the files have been submitted, the student can arrange to get a sticker for their OneCard indicating training is complete. The OneCard with sticker must be visible at all times when using the DxP lab. 

Questions?

Students or faculty who would like to learn more about the DxP Lab should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A PI who anticipates participating as a subrecipient in an SBIR or STTR proposal must submit a Notification of Intent to Submit an SBIR/STTR Grant Application with a Small Business Concern (SBC) form at least 30-days prior to the Sponsor’s deadline.  This e-form is found at https://go.uab.edu/notice-intent-sbir-sttr-sbc.

It is also important that the PI notify their financial officer when the Notification of Intent is completed. This will allow us to help you collect and submit the required information by OSP’s submission due date. (To find your department's financial officer, scroll down to "Department Research Administrators" on the Research Proposal Submission 2025 form.)

Also, please be aware of the several OSP requirements unique to SBIR/STTR submissions:

• SBIR / STTR Extramural Support Checklist (must be completed and signed)
• Responsible Personnel List (RPL)
• Letter of Intent to Establish Subaward to UAB
• Detailed Statement of Work
• SF424 Detailed Budget for UAB for all periods
• Budget Justification for UAB
• Biosketches for all UAB participants
• Copy of full grant application, including budget (or current working draft, if not final at time of OSP submission)
• UAB Facilities by External Entities (For SBIR & STTR) (completed and signed)
• Licensing Permission from HIIE (if using UAB-owned IP)

"If the SBC is using UAB owned intellectual property, or working with a UAB PI, the SBC should contact the HIIE before submitting its grant proposal. In general, the SBC must first negotiate a letter of intent, option or license prior to the submission of the SBIR/STTR application, and should have an agreement about how to handle the creation of new IP that could arise from the UAB PI research activities." listed here: 

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