Seven new graduate certificates and an undergraduate certificate are available to Blazers.Students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham now have an expanded array of academic programs to choose from, giving both current and incoming Blazers more pathways than ever to build their futures.
Whether on campus or online, students learn from UAB’s world‑class faculty, equipping them to make an impact in their communities and across the globe.
“UAB continues to expand our portfolio of innovative, interdisciplinary academic programs that equip students for rewarding and impactful careers,” said UAB Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Janet Woodruff-Borden. “I am grateful to our dedicated faculty who are developing and teaching these exciting new programs and supporting our students’ success, here on campus and as future leaders in their fields.”
Medical laboratory science
With the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree in the School of Health Professions, students will gain the skills and knowledge to fill a shortage of laboratory professionals. The UAB faculty will position students for passing their certification exam and to gain employment in a variety of health care laboratory settings. The delivery method for this degree is on-campus.
Exercise physiology
From training to research, the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology in the School of Education and Human Sciences was designed to meet the various career pathways that graduates may take. Students can customize the program via elective courses in nutrition, metabolism, body composition and mechanics. With this degree, one can build a career in education, research, coaching or wellness leadership or continue their studies in a doctoral program.
Accelerated bachelor’s/master’s in psychology
A psychology degree can be used in a variety of fields, including research, applied work or teaching. Adding a master’s degree to an undergraduate education provides multiple pathways to achieve academic and professional goals. The new Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in the College of Arts and Sciences can help students fast-track their education by allowing them to start graduate work as an undergraduate student. This degree is offered in an on-campus delivery method.
Public health and physical therapy coordinated degree
UAB’s Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is now further enhanced by this interdisciplinary degree option that brings a public health understanding to physical therapy training. Students in the Coordinated Master of Public Health and Doctor of Physical Therapy program will pursue a 42-hour Master of Public Health with a concentration in population health, which highlights the importance of providing treatment at the community level rather than just the patient level. This program in the School of Public Health and the School of Health Professions is offered in two delivery methods, on-campus and blended.
New concentration for physics
The Bachelor of Science in Physics from the College of Arts and Sciences is now offering five concentration options for students with the addition of a concentration in Data-Driven Modeling and Technology.
Explore UAB’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs at uab.edu/degrees. See what it is like to be a Blazer and plan your campus visit at uab.edu/visit.
New undergraduate and graduate certificates
The Undergraduate Certificate in Data-Driven Modeling from the College of Arts and Sciences is designed to enhance the training and education provided to all majors and emphasizes key critical skills across five required courses.
The School of Engineering is offering two new graduate certificates.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics and AI Engineering welcomes learners from across fields. Students will become equipped with the technical and analytical skills needed to develop high-quality data analysis systems. This certificate is offered in two delivery methods, on-campus and online.
The Graduate Certificate in Medical Signal Image Analysis offers engineers, clinicians and health care professionals practical, advanced training in modern biomedical data analysis. Students will learn the skills needed to process, analyze and interpret medical imaging and signal data using cutting-edge algorithms and machine learning. This certificate is offered in two delivery methods, on-campus and online.
The School of Education and Human Sciences is offering two new certificates, one undergraduate and one graduate.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Health Coaching is anchored in science, focuses on strategy and prioritizes human connection. The 15-hour curriculum integrates personal and community health, nutrition, epidemiology, stress management, physical fitness and health behavior theory. This certificate is offered on-campus and in a blended method.
The Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Learning Sciences supports those who are interested in careers as learning experience designers, digital learning architects, EdTech entrepreneurs or museum learning specialists. Students will build skills in the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies to improve learning in real-world contexts. This certificate is offered 100 percent online.
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning in Higher Education offered by the Graduate School provides insight and training on how people learn and how to develop approaches and strategies that support that understanding. Courses will provide the training to help students build confidence in their teaching and includes a practicum. This certificate is offered online.
The Graduate Certificate in Ethical Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence in the College of Arts and Sciences explores AI’s ethical issues in professional and public spheres. Students develop critical thinking skills, moral frameworks, and philosophical foundations to guide the responsible development and use of AI technologies. This certificate is offered on-campus.
The School of Public Health’s new Graduate Certificate in Climate and Health is designed to equip students with skills relevant to understanding and addressing these health impacts. Participants will explore how climate and weather-related events affect both human and environmental health, and gain skills in preparedness, response, recovery and adaptation to climate-related disasters. This certificate is offered online.
The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Nursing in the School of Nursing is designed to train nurses in the application and management of artificial intelligence within health care. With this certificate, students can enhance existing training by learning to integrate advanced AI into nursing clinical practice and prepare to be a leader and researcher in an environment that is increasing shaped by new technologies. This certificate is offered 100 percent online.
New name, same quality
The undergraduate degree in biobehavioral nutrition and wellness in the School of Health Professions is now the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences. Students will learn how the body responds both physiologically and metabolically to food to enhance the lives of people in hospitals and in public health and fitness organizations. When students graduate, they have all the prerequisites needed to continue their education and apply for the UAB Registered Dietitian Nutritionist program.