by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at UAB. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #507 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 507 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Alabama | 5 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 296 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 292 |
| Master’s | 133 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 133 master’s degrees in general biology.
UAB ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 120 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UAB awarded 124 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
UAB conferred 9 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 8 doctoral degrees in general biology.
UAB is not yet ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAB conferred 8 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UAB. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 292 |