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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 301 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 296 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UA. This makes it the #199 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at The University of Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 301 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UA. About 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 241 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 280 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 25 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,010 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 131 |
| Physical Sciences | 129 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 45 |
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