Guide for International Students Why Choose the University of Alabama at Birmingham? Knowledge That Will Change Your World

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Invested in Hill Student Center Research University 10Programs in the top 25 in the US (U.S. News & World Report 2018)

(Best College Reviews 2017)

5.079 hectares #168 of newly built facilities Best Universities in the World

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017-18)

1 of 81 #1 Public Universities with Carnegie Foundation’s School of Health Professions Tier 1 Highest Research Activity in NIH Funding

(Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education) (2016)

Employability at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB graduates have been hired by:

Apple Eli Lily & Co. Lab Corp

AT&T Google Microsoft

BBVA Compass Goldman Sachs & Co. PwC 15

Boeing Honda Visa Student CEOs at the UAB iLab

Deloitte IBM Wells Fargo & Co. at Innovation Depot in 2016

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#2 #13 #16 #19 Nursing School Health Care Physician Public Health Management Assistant

#20 #25 #46 #56 Physical Therapy Occupational Part-time MBA Biomedical Therapy Engineering UNIVERSITY

#159 #10 #66 $528M in National NIH funding among Worldwide for US Total research Universities public universities utility patents expenditures (U.S. News & World Report 2018) (National Academy of Inventions 2016)

*U.S. News & World Report 2018

“What makes UAB special is the diversity here. There are so many different people from different parts of the world.”

Gabriel Okafor, Nigeria Master’s in Mechanical Engineering 4 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 About the University

UAB is a place for dreamers and doers, artists and scientists, idealists and realists. As an internationally-renowned, public research university and academic health center, our reach stretches across classes, cultures and continents into inner-city classrooms, rural clinics and far corners of the globe.

The University of Alabama at The INTO UAB Advantage Birmingham From the moment you step on campus you will If you are seeking “knowledge that will change be a Blazer and a member of our UAB family. your world,” the University of Alabama at You’ll meet new friends, have access to all of Birmingham is for you. We’re a university the academic, social and campus resources and without walls, where no one is worried about begin earning credits for your degree program. fitting in—just standing out. Here you will be a • Take the first steps toward earning your part of a diverse campus population, take part in degree from one of America’s leading world-class research and serve your global and research institutions. local community while receiving an education • Study on a safe and friendly campus that that will prepare you for a bright future. As a offers more than 150 student organizations. nationally-recognized academic health science center in the state’s most populous metropolitan • Live, learn and have fun with students from area, UAB is the largest employer in Alabama, across the US and around the globe. enriching the city and state with a $5 billion • Enjoy full access to all university resources, economic impact each year on the city of services and facilities. “Our University’s Birmingham and the state of Alabama. • Learn in small classes taught by highly goal is to establish a Education and Research qualified university instructors. Our research faculty rank among the nation’s • Earn academic credits that apply toward your presence around the best funded and are noted for exceptional degree program at UAB. world, while bringing mentoring and training. You will have • Progress to a UAB degree program upon opportunities to directly interact and receive successful completion of a Pathway program. the world to UAB.” mentoring from some of the top researchers Ray L. Watts, MD in their fields such as Dr. Sarah Parcak, winner Student Services President of the $1 million TED prize, and Dr. James As an international student at UAB, you McClintock, a leading authority on the effects will have access to a range of programs of climate change in Antarctica. Our goal is to and services promoting social, personal and ensure you receive the best education possible academic well-being. while helping solve global problems. We provide the following: • Orientation program • International mentors program • Language advisors • Visa and immigration support • Learning Resource Center • Friendship Partners program • Trips and activities

Find out more about UAB www.uab.edu

www.intostudy.com/uab | 5 Living in Birmingham

Birmingham is a metropolitan area of more than 1.1 million people and a thriving center of medicine, banking, business, research and development. Our dynamic and diverse city is filled with up-and-coming 1,000+ areas with an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafés and live music venues. Birmingham-area employers offer student internship opportunities

1 of 52 Places to Go in 2017 (The New York Times)

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City of Birmingham Once you arrive in Birmingham, you’ll find that our vibrant downtown, world-class culinary Creative Outlet scene and 99 historic neighborhoods with Thinking of creating your own business? countless places to eat, shop and visit make our The Innovation Depot is a business city one of the most livable in the nation. Named incubator for creative entrepreneurs that the “Magic City” during its days as a bustling provides a flexible and affordable work steel town, Birmingham has transformed into an space along with in-house expertise to international hub of medical research, business help guide the progression of your idea. and technology with over 40,000 businesses. The Innovation Depot will help to shape Must-See Locations your growth and success. Influenced by its rich Southern culture, Birmingham is known for its food scene, industry connections and outdoor access. • Listen to live music at the historic Alabama Theatre or at SlossFest, one of the nation’s Major Employers in Birmingham newest music and art festivals. • Alabama Power Company • Learn about the history of auto racing and • American Cast Iron Pipe Co. Inc. see the world’s largest motorcycle collection • AT&T Telecommunications, Inc. at the Barber Motorsports Museum. • BBVA Compass Bank • Visit the nation’s second-largest urban nature • Birmingham Board of Education preserve, Ruffner Mountain, only 10 minutes from campus. • Children’s Hospital • Take a breath of fresh air at Railroad Park, • Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC a 19-acre greenspace with food-truck rallies, • Mercedes Benz Manufacturing/ a bike-share program with solar-powered USA International docking stations and running trails. • Regions Bank • Catch a breathtaking Alabama sunset • University of Alabama at Birmingham overlooking downtown Birmingham at • US Government Vulcan Park and Museum, home to the largest cast-iron statue in the world.

Local Flavor On campus or off, you won’t have to go far to find all the food you are craving. Thanks to Southern traditions and James Beard award- winning chefs, Birmingham’s food scene has earned worldwide press from food critics. In the past year, the prestigious Food & Wine magazine relocated its headquarters to Birmingham from New York City. Whatever your tastes, you are sure to find delicious food options near campus. Find out more about Birmingham www.intostudy.com/uab/ birmingham

www.intostudy.com/uab | 7 Housing and Dining

Living on campus will put you in a central location, with easy access to idyllic downtown Birmingham. You can walk to classes while also living near restaurants, fine arts displays and entertainment districts.

Residence Hall Communities Living on Campus Find additional areas of support while Living on campus for your first two consecutive living in UAB’s residence halls: semesters is required if you are an International Year One student. If you are a Graduate Pathway Academic Success: Living on student, you may live in the residence hall if campus typically allows you to space is available. All students will be residing in achieve a higher grade point double occupancy residence halls, and no single average than those who live options are available. off campus. Every attempt will be made to house you with Community: Residence halls American roommates, which will help you better host a variety of educational integrate into American culture and provide you and social activities with the a great opportunity to practice your English goal of building community language skills. among students, the Safety and Security institution and the greater The safety and security of UAB students is a top Birmingham community. priority. Exterior building doors are monitored by Diversity: Each residence an online electronic access control system 24 hall is a diverse, multicultural hours per day. Each residence hall is staffed all community of different day and night at the front desk, and all residents backgrounds, beliefs and guests must check with desk staff before and orientations where entry. UAB police officers routinely patrol students can learn from one all areas. another in an inclusive and Campus Dining open environment. Dining on campus gives you the advantage Guidance and Support: of never having to worry about keeping cash Residence hall staff are on hand. At UAB there are 10 restaurants on available 24 hours per day to campus, all of which accept the UAB ONE Card help guide students personally for payment. There is also a convenience store and academically. on campus located in Camp Hall. Leadership: Opportunities Meal Plan Options for involvement include Hall All students living on campus while enrolled Council and the Residence in INTO UAB programs are required to have a Hall Association. dining plan. You will use your UAB ONE Card Living Green: All residence halls to purchase meals and use Dining Dollars, are committed to recycling and a declining balance account, to purchase other sustainable practices. food and drinks at all UAB dining facilities. Undergraduates will receive Meal Plan Blazer 1 with unlimited meals at the Commons. Graduate students will receive Meal Plan Green 6 with “UAB is a great place to 25 meals per semester. For more details, live and study. I’ve met so visit uab.edu/dining/meal-plans. many people from other Please note, meal plans cannot be changed or Find out more about countries and I love the added while you are in the INTO UAB program, living on campus but you can always add more BlazerBucks on pace of life here.” uab.edu/housing your UAB ONE Card. Jinrui Ma, China Academic English

8 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 Double Room in Denman Hall

Suite-Style Room in Blazer Hall

BlazerBucks Reloadable debit account on your UAB ONE Card that can be used at several on- and off-campus locations including: • Dreamland Bar-B-Que • Sitar Indian Restaurant • Subway • Hungry Howie’s Pizza

www.intostudy.com/uab | 9 Ways to start your academic studies Undergraduate Admissions

UAB offers three different paths to begin your undergraduate studies. With more than 50 bachelor’s degrees and multiple start dates throughout the year, we’ll help you find the option that’s right for you.

Direct Entry Undergraduate Degree Program If you meet the specified language and academic criteria you may apply directly to UAB. Get started on page 34. High School Entry Requirements Diploma • Satisfactory completion of a secondary/high school diploma with an overall (or equivalent) GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale • SAT or ACT may be required for some programs or if English is your native language What are your scores? • The degree program you select may have additional requirements with which you must comply • TOEFL iBT 77 or • IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 on each section or • PTEA 51 2.75+ GPA 2.0 GPA 2.0 GPA 2.0 GPA No TOEFL TOEFL 77 TOEFL 77 TOEFL 60 TOEFL 50 or IELTS Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to some specific programs. IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 5.0 Scores

International Year One English International Year One allows you to begin earning credits toward Language your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English Program requirements for direct entry. You’ll receive additional support to (See page 29) move you successfully through your first year at UAB and graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students. Depending on your Direct Entry International Year One Year 1 English language scores, you’ll enter International Year One through a Freshman 1-Semester 2-Semester 3-Semester Pathway Pathway Pathway 1-Semester, 2-Semester or 3-Semester Pathway program.

Entry Requirements • High school diploma First semester • Minimum 2.0 GPA of this Pathway program begins 1-Semester Pathway before Year 1/ Freshman • TOEFL 77 iBT or Year 2 • IELTS 6.0 or Sophomore • PTEA 51 2-Semester Pathway • TOEFL iBT 60 or • IELTS 5.5 or • PTEA 44+ or • Completion of Academic English Level 4 or • Password overall Level 6 Year 3 Junior 3-Semester Pathway • TOEFL iBT 50 or • IELTS 5.0 or • PTEA 41+ or • Completion of Academic English Level 3 Year 4 Senior English Language Program Our Academic English program is designed to improve your English and prepare you for university studies. Once you have achieved the required language level, you can progress to International Year One or enter your undergraduate degree program directly. Learn more on page 29.

Entry Requirement • High school diploma

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UAB offers 90 graduate degree programs, including nine that are ranked among the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. There are three ways you can begin your graduate studies.

Direct Entry If you meet the specified language and academic criteria you may apply directly to UAB. Get started on page 34.

Entry Requirements • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale • Minimum GRE or GMAT, if required by desired degree program • The degree program you select may have additional requirements with which you must comply • TOEFL iBT 80 or • IELTS 6.5 or • PTEA 53 or • Completion of Academic English Level 5, may vary by program

Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the University of Alabama at Birmingham or any specific program. Admission decisions may be based on such factors as the suitability of the applicant’s research interests, the availability of professors in a particular field of research and the number of qualified applicants.

Graduate Pathway Programs Our Graduate Pathway program will give you the academic foundation and essential language skills to successfully move on to your master’s or doctoral degree. You’ll receive the highest level of personal care and support throughout your program. We offer a 1-Semester and 2-Semester option, depending on your English language level.

Entry Requirements • Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent • 2.5 undergraduate GPA

1-Semester Pathway • TOEFL iBT 80 or • IELTS 6.5 or • PTEA 53

2-Semester Pathway • TOEFL iBT 65 or • IELTS 5.5 or • PTEA 44 or • Completion of Academic English Level 4 or • Password overall Level 6

English Language Program Our Academic English program is designed to improve your English and prepare you for university studies. Once you have achieved the required language level, you can progress to a Graduate Pathway program or enter your graduate degree program directly. Learn more on page 29.

Entry Requirement • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Admissions | 11 Academic Programs

B M D College of Arts and Sciences (continued) B = Bachelor’s M = Master’s D = Doctorate Mathematics International Year One may lead to any bachelor’s degree listed below. [BS concentrations in Applied Math and Scientific Computation, ● Graduate Pathway programs leading to master’s degrees are listed Mathematical Reasoning] below in green. Medical Sociology ●

A Pathway program can lead to this degree and this UAB degree is available Music through direct entry. [BA* concentrations in Music Education Vocal/Choral, Music Education ● This UAB degree program is available through direct entry. Instrumental, Music Technology] Designated STEM degree by the US Department of Homeland Security Musical Theatre [BFA] * Stipulations apply for admission to this bachelor’s program, please visit department website for more information. Neuroscience*

Philosophy [BA concentration in Ethics]

Physics B M D [BS concentration in Advanced Physics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, ● ● Computational Physics] College of Arts and Sciences Political Science African-American Studies [BA concentrations in American Government and Political Theory, Comparative Politics and International Relations] Anthropology [MA concentration in Peace and Human Rights] ● Psychology [PhD concentrations in Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental ● Applied Mathematics ● Psychology, Medical and Clinical Psychology] Art Public Administration [BFA concentration in Art Studio] [BA concentrations in Art Studio and Art History] Social Work [MSW concentration in Clinical/Medical Social Work] ● Art History ● Sociology ● Biology [BA concentration in Social Psychology] [BS concentrations in Integrative Biology, Marine Science and ● ● Molecular Biology] Theatre [BA concentrations in General Theatre, Pre-Professional Design and Chemistry Technology, Pre-Professional Performance] [BS concentrations in Biochemistry, Chemical Education, ● ● Forensic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry] Collat School of Business ● Communication Management Accounting ● [BS concentration in Forensic Accounting/Information Technology Auditing] Communication Studies [BA concentrations in Communication Management, Mass Communication Business Administration Broadcasting, Mass Communication Journalism, Mass Communication [MBA concentrations In Finance, Health Services, Management Public Relations] Information Systems, Marketing]

Computer Forensics and Security Management Economics [BS concentrations in Analysis and Policy, Mathematical Economics, Computer Science Philosophy, Politics and Economics] [BA and BS concentration in Computer Networking] ● [MS concentrations in Bioinformatics, Graphics, Parallel and Finance Distributed Computing, and Software Engineering] [BS concentrations in Financial Management, Investments and Institutions, Real Estate] Criminal Justice [BS concentrations in Corrections, Policing, Criminology, ● Human Resource Management Forensic Science, Juvenile Justice] Industrial Distribution Digital Forensics [BS concentration in Medical Equipment and Supplies Distribution]

English Information Systems [BA concentrations in Creative Writing, Linguistics, Literature, Professional Writing] ● Management [MA concentrations in Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, [BS concentrations in Business Administration, General Management, Creative Writing] Operations Management]

Foreign Language [BA concentrations in French, Spanish] Marketing [BS concentrations in Marketing Management, Professional Sales Forensic Science ● Management, Retail Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing]

General Studies School of Education Arts Education Genetics & Genome Sciences [MAEd concentrations in Music Education Choral, Music Education ● Instrumental, Visual Arts] History ● Community Health and Human Services Immunology [BS concentrations in Community Health] Counseling International Studies [MA concentrations in Clinical Mental Health, Marriage, Couple and Family ● Counseling, School Counseling]

12 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 B M D B M D School of Education (continued) School of Health Professions (continued)

Early Childhood and Elementary Education ● Physical Therapy ●

Educational Studies in Diverse Populations Physician Assistant Studies ● [PhD concentrations in Health Disparities with Diverse Populations, ● Metropolitan Education Studies, Pedagogical Studies for Diverse Populations] Rehabilitation Science ●

Educational Leadership and Administration [MAEd, EdS, EdD] ● ● Joint Health Sciences

Health Education and Health Promotion ● Basic Medical Sciences ●

Kinesiology Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics ● [BS concentrations in Exercise Science, Fitness Leadership] ● [MS concentration in Exercise Physiology] Cell Biology ●

Reading ● Cellular and Molecular Physiology ●

Special Education Genetics ● [MAEd concentrations in Collaborative Teaching, Early Childhood Special Education, Visual Impairments] Microbiology ● [EdS concentrations in Collaborative Teacher Autism Spectrum Disorders, Collaborative Teacher Reading] Neurobiology ●

Teaching English as a Second Language Pathology ● [MAEd concentrations in English as a Second Language, French and English as a Second Language, Spanish and English as a Second Pharmacology and Toxicology ● Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages] [EdS concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages] School of Nursing

School of Engineering Nursing [BSN*, DNP, PhD] ● ●

Biomedical Engineering ● ● School of Public Health [BSBME* concentrations in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics] Biostatistics ● ● Civil Engineering [BSCE* concentration in Design and Construction, Sustainable Engineering] ● Environmental Health Science ● [MSCE specializations in Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, Transportation Engineering] Epidemiology ●

Computer Engineering ● Health Education and Promotion ●

Electrical Engineering* Public Health [BS concentrations in Environmental Health Sciences, General Public Health, Global Health Studies] Materials Engineering ● [BSMtE* concentrations in Biomaterials, Metallurgy, Polymer Matrix Composites] [MPH concentrations in Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Behavior-Nursing, Health Mechanical Engineering* Behavior-Psychology, Health Care Organization Policy, Health Policy, Industrial Hygiene, Maternal and Child Health Policy/Leadership, School of Health Professions Public Health-Physician Assistant, Public Health-Business Administration, ● Public Health-Public Administration, Public Health-Sociology] Administrative Health Services [DSc, PhD] ● [MSPH concentrations in Applied Epidemiology, Clinical and Translational Science-Epidemiology, Clinical and Translational Science-Health Behavior, Biomedical and Health Sciences ● Environmental Health and Toxicology, Environmental Health Research, Industrial Hygiene, Pharmacoepidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness Biomedical Science Research, Public Health Psychology] [MS concentrations in Biochemistry, Structural, and Stem Cell Biology [DrPH concentrations in Environmental Health, Health Care Organization Cancer Biology Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Genetics, ● Policy, International Health, Maternal and Child Health, Outcomes Research] Genomics, and Bioinformatics Immunology Microbiology Neuroscience Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine]

Biotechnology

Clinical Laboratory Science ●

Genetic Counseling ●

Health Administration ●

Health Physics ●

Healthcare Management [BS concentrations in Clinical Manager, General Manager, Long Term Care Administration, Pre-Professional Program]

Healthcare Quality and Safety ●

Nuclear Medicine Technology ●

Nutrition Sciences [MS tracks in Dietetic Internship/Clinical, Research, Lifestyle Management ● ● and Disease Prevention]

Occupational Therapy [Programs in Post-Professional Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional ● Low Vision Rehabilitation]

Academic Programs | 13 Unique Programs at UAB Academic Colleges Did you know that the University of Alabama at Birmingham is To learn more about the academic colleges at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, ranked as one of the top 15 up-and-coming universities in the US? please visit the websites listed below:

Unique programs are a big reason why. College of Arts School of Health and Sciences Professions uab.edu/cas uab.edu/shp Collat School Honors College Nursing Biotechnology of Business uab.edu/ uab.edu/business honorscollege As a student in the UAB School of Nursing UAB’s biotechnology program trains students you will work alongside internationally-known to find solutions and develop scientific research School of Education School of Nursing uab.edu/education uab.edu/nursing faculty and researchers. Our students have and improve it for the commercial market. Using exposure caring for complex patients, with a “learn by doing” approach, classroom and School of School of Public in-depth exposure to interprofessional clinical laboratory skills are honed through an internship Engineering Health uab.edu/engineering soph.uab.edu experiences and simulations in brand-new $32 at one of more than 550 biotech enterprises. million state-of-the-art facilities. Our students Graduates are uniquely qualified for high-quality are trained in a nursing school that is ranked jobs and achieve an annual post-graduate No. 13 in the nation (U.S. News & World Report employment rate of 95% or better. 2018)—the most affordable nationally-ranked UAB Honors College program—with most clinical sites within walking Fellowships The UAB Honors College is a place where you distance to one of the nation’s largest hospitals During a two-year span, ending in 2015, UAB can become who you were meant to be. Honors and highly-ranked academic medical centers. students earned 31 national and international College students enjoy the benefits of small fellowships. Most recently, 27 students Public Health class sizes, personalized, customized curriculum, were selected for the 2018 Clinton Global The School of Public Health is committed to innovative honors seminars looking at unique Initiative University. inspiring people who will change the world. topics, opportunities for hands-on service Ranked No. 19 in the US and No. 4 in NIH learning, undergraduate research, honors- The Green and Gold Fund funding (U.S. News & World Report 2018), UAB specific academic advising, special speakers Led by students in the Collat School of Business, has the most innovative school of public health series and priority course registration. the Green and Gold Fund manages more than in the country—a place where big ideas are $500,000 in assets, a number that has grown Research solving even bigger problems. Specializations each year of its existence. Our research faculty ranks among the nation’s span from epidemiology to health care best funded and is noted for exceptional The fund allows students to perform actual organization and policy. The School of Public mentoring and training—from post-doctoral investment portfolio management with real Health’s collaborative teams work to solve our fellows to undergraduate researchers. Our money, providing them with valuable experience communities’ hardest problems and conduct total expenditures exceeded $528 million for their future careers. All Green and Gold fundamental research that helps to create the in 2016, including $238 million from the Fund members are certified and have access to foundation for future learning. National Institutes of Health, ranking us 10th Bloomberg terminals any time of the day. Computer Science among public universities in NIH funding. Students in the CS program gain firsthand For more information about research at UAB, experience working directly with top security visit uab.edu/home/research. personnel on projects at Facebook, Google, PayPal, eBay and law enforcement agencies in the war against cybercrime. When UAB helped track down the international criminals behind a malware attack on Facebook in 2013, the company personally thanked UAB by donating the Facebook Suite, a replica of the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters. iLab In partnership with the Collat School of Business and Innovation Depot, an international award- winning start-up incubator, the UAB iLab provides students with the hands-on learning and mentorship needed for success in the workplace and is designed to support and accelerate their start-up companies.

UAB School of Nursing

14 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 “The way they teach us is absolutely impressive because they give us practical examples that are actually happening around the city or the country. In the United States, they make sure everything we study is performed hands on so we are exposed to the practical training of what we are studying. That will help us a lot in the future.” Veena Krishna Boppana, India Master’s in Computer Science

Learn more about Veena’s journey to success at UAB: www.myin.to/VeenaUAB

Scholarships

Undergraduate International Scholarships - First-Year Students

Scholarship Award/Benefits Requirements Application Dates

• Letter of Offer • Latest academic transcript INTO UAB Regional Scholarship $1,000-$5,000 • Evidence of English proficiency First come, first served • 300-400 word personal statement* • Scholarship interview*

UAB International Scholarship $5,000/year 3.0+ GPA First come, first served

Fully admitted to UAB as a freshman undergraduate student before March 1 UAB IB Scholarship $1,000-$2,500/year March 1 Completion of the international baccalaureate diploma with a score of 24 or higher

• International Year One must be completed, and all progression requirements met • Student must matriculate to UAB the academic term immediately following International UAB Continuing Success Scholarship $3,000/year Year One completion. Students completing the International Year One at the end of Spring semester must matriculate by the Fall semester • Cumulative 3.75 GPA must be achieved and maintained throughout International Year One

Scholarship amounts and eligibility requirements are subject to change. *May be required for certain regions.

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www.intostudy.com/uab | 15 Progression Routes

Students who successfully complete International Year One can progress to the following degree programs.

Business General Studies Pre-Nursing

Accounting African American Studies Nursing

Economics Anthropology Public Health

Finance Art Public Health

Industrial Distribution Chemistry Science

Information Systems Communication Studies Biology

Management Criminal Justice Biomedical Sciences*

Marketing Digital Forensics Chemistry**

Computer Science Education Genetic and Genome Sciences

Computer Science English Immunology

Engineering French Neuroscience*

Biomedical Engineering General Studies Physics History Civil Engineering *Highly competitive entry requirements Electrical Engineering International Studies **Some chemistry courses may require upper-level prerequisite courses. Materials Engineering Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering Music Musical Theatre

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Theatre

The courses listed in the following tables are examples and are subject to change.

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3-Semester Pathway Program Available in the fall, spring and summer semesters, our 3-Semester Pathway program offers more focus on English language preparation than our 1- or 2-Semester Pathway programs. This option applies to all International Year One and allows you to start earning credits toward your bachelor’s degree at UAB. The sample course schedule below is for the first semester of the 3-Semester Pathway program. Additional course samples for subsequent semesters are on the following pages.

Sample 3-Semester Pathway Program (All Majors) 3-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 4 credit hours apply from Pathway Spring: January 2, 2019 Summer: May 1, 2019

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours These courses are generally delivered through •• High school diploma the INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway ELI 041 Academic Reading 0 students only. •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent ELI 042 Speaking/Listening 0 •• Language requirement: Students are tested upon arrival and may have ELI 043 Using English Accurately 0 an additional semester of AE added based on •• TOEFL iBT 50 or testing at INTO UAB. ELI 044 Academic Writing 0 •• IELTS 5.0 or •• PTEA 41+ or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 •• Completion of AE Level 3 or UASC 101 Exploring UAB 1 •• Password overall Level 5 Total 4

Business 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses •• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes: 1 •• IELTS 5.5 or These courses include labs specific to the course of study ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 and are dedicated to Pathway students. Students will •• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 also need to register for Chemistry (CH 106) and Biology •• Completion of AE Level 4 or labs (BY 102). Total 15 •• Password overall Level 6 These courses are generally delivered through the Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 CH 1051 or Introduction to Chemistry 1 or 4 BY 1011 Contemporary Biology BUS 110 Essentials of Financial Literacy 3 Total 17 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 16 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 104 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4 •• Language requirement: •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 •• PTEA 51 BUS 101 or Introduction to Business or 3 BUS 102 Foundations of Business Total 16 uab.edu/business

International Year One | 17 International Year One

Computer Science 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• High school diploma ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses •• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes: 1 •• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 This course includes a lab dedicated to Pathway students. Students will also need to register for •• PTEA 44 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 Chemistry lab (CH 116). •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Total 16 *Depending on Math Placement test •• Password overall Level 6 Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours These courses are generally delivered through the INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 CAS 112 Success in College 1 CH 1151 General Chemistry I 4 CS 103 Introduction to Computation 4 Total 16 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 15 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 105 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• Language requirement: ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4 •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• IELTS 6.0 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 •• PTEA 51 CAS 112 Success in College 1 Total 15 cis.uab.edu/academics/undergraduates

Engineering 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 128 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 20 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 108 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• High school diploma ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• Minimum 2.2 cumulative UAB GPA (3.2 UAB •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent GPA for Biomedical Engineering) •• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• C or better in all courses •• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 Notes: 1This course includes a lab dedicated to Pathway •• PTEA 44 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 students. Students will also need to register for •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Chemistry lab (CH 116). Total 16 •• Password overall Level 6 2Students must test into at least MA 105 Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 *Depending on Math Placement test CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 These courses are generally delivered through the INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. EGR 200 Introduction to Engineering 2 CH 1151 General Chemistry I 4 MA 126 Calculus II* 4 Total 17 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 128 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 116 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• Language requirement: ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4 •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• IELTS 6.0 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 •• PTEA 51 EGR 2002 Introduction to Engineering 2 Total 16 https://www.uab.edu/engineering/home/departments-research

18 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 General Studies 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses •• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes: 1 •• IELTS 5.5 or These courses include labs specific to the course of study ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 and are dedicated to Pathway students. Students will •• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 also need to register for Chemistry (CH 106) and Biology •• Completion of AE Level 4 or labs (BY 102). Total 15 •• Password overall Level 6 *Depending on Math Placement test Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours These courses are generally delivered through the ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 CAS 112 Success in College 1 CH 1051 or Introduction to Chemistry 1 or 4 BY 1011 Contemporary Biology GEN XXX Area II or Area IV Course 3 Total 15 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 17 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 103 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4 •• Language requirement: •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 •• PTEA 51 CAS 112 Success in College 1 GEN XXX Area II or Area IV Course 3 Total 17

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Pre-Nursing 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 126 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 18 credit hours apply from Pathway 108 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• High school diploma ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• Minimum 3.0 cumulative UAB GPA •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• Minimum 3.2 GPA in pre-nursing courses •• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• B or better in all courses •• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 •• No grades I or W permitted

•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 Notes: •• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 •• Students are pre-nursing majors during the Pathway program and after they progress. Once a student •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Total 15 successfully completes the lower division pre-nursing •• Password overall Level 6 course, they will apply for admission to the Bachelor Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours of Science in Nursing (BSN) to complete the degree. •• Students will be considered for placement in the ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program upon: CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 •• Successfully completing required pre-requisites in their foundation and core courses NUR 100 Student Success in Nursing 2 •• Successfully submitting required essay in second year BY 101 Contemporary Biology (w/lab) 4 •• Students can complete the Bachelors of Science in PY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 Nursing in 4 years total including Pathway program if they attend year round, including summers. Total 16 •• Students who do not maintain a 3.2 GPA in pre-nursing courses can apply for other health-related majors. 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components *Depending on Math Placement test Fall: August 21, 2018 126 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 11 credit hours apply from Pathway These courses are generally delivered through the INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. 115 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• Language requirement: ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4 •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 •• PTEA 51 NUR 100 Student Success in Nursing 2 Total 15 www.uab.edu/nursing/home

International Year One | 19 International Year One

Public Health 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses •• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes: 1 •• IELTS 5.5 or These courses include labs specific to the course of study ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 and are dedicated to Pathway students. Students will •• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 also need to register for Chemistry (CH 106) and Biology •• Completion of AE Level 4 or labs (BY 102). Total 15 •• Password overall Level 6 *Depending on Math Placement test Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours These courses are generally delivered through the ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 CH 1051 or Introduction to Chemistry 1 or 4 BY 1011 Contemporary Biology PUH 201 Origins of Epidemics 3 PUH 202 Introduction to Global Health 3 Total 17 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 16 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 104 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4 •• Language requirement: •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 •• PTEA 51 PUH 201 Origins of Epidemics 3 Total 16 soph.uab.edu/undergraduate

Science 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 19-32 credit hours apply from Pathway2 Summer: May 1, 2019 88-101 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses •• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes: 1 •• IELTS 5.5 or This course includes a lab dedicated to Pathway ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 students. Students will also need to register for •• PTEA 44 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 Chemistry lab (CH 116). •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Total 16 219 credit hours apply toward Biomedical Sciences, •• Password overall Level 6 Neuroscience and Physics, while 32 credit hours apply Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours toward Biology and Chemistry.

ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 311 credit hours apply toward Biomedical Sciences, CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 Neuroscience and Physics, while 15 credit hours apply toward Biology and Chemistry. CAS 112 Success in College 1 CH 1151 General Chemistry I 4 *Depending on Math Placement test MA 126 or Calculus II* or 4 These courses are generally delivered through the BY 123 Introduction to Biology INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. Total 16 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 11-15 credit hours apply from Pathway3 Summer: May 1, 2019 105-109 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3 •• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4 •• Language requirement: •• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 •• IELTS 6.0 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 •• PTEA 51 CAS 112 Success in College 1 Total 15 uab.edu/cas

20 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 Graduate Pathway Programs College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Science in Computer Science 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 18 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree in computer ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate science, computer engineering, electrical level courses engineering, mathematics or related field ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA CS 510 Database Management Systems 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• Language requirement: CS 636 Computer Security 3 •• TOEFL iBT 65 or Notes: Total 12 Students may take other CIS graduate courses offered •• IELTS 5.5 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours that semester in lieu of the courses listed, subject to the •• PTEA 44 or constraint that at least 21 credit hours must be taken at ELI 4031 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 the 600 level. No more than 9 credit hours can be taken at •• Completion of AE Level 4 or the 500 level. In addition, CS510 cannot be taken for MS 1 •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 credit if CS610 has already been taken; similarly CS520 cannot be taken after CS620, and CS550 cannot be taken CS 620 Advanced Software Engineering 3 after CS650. CS 680 Foundations of Data Analytics 3 These courses are generally delivered through the Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree in computer ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics or related field CS 510 Database Management Systems 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA CS 534 Networking 3 •• Language requirement: CS 534L Networking Lab 0 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or CS 636 Computer Security 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or •• PTEA 53 Total 12 www.cis.uab.edu/academics/graduates/master-program

Master of Science in Computer Forensics and Security Management for Undergraduate Computer Science Degree Holders 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 18 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree in •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 computer science level courses •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• Language requirement: JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 •• TOEFL iBT 65 or CS 623 Network Security 3 •• IELTS 5.5 or These courses are generally delivered through the Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• PTEA 44 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• Completion of AE Level 4 or ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 JS 515 Investigating Online Crimes 3 CS 636 Computer Security 3 Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree in ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 computer science •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 •• Language requirement: CS 623 Network Security 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or JS 515 Investigating Online Crimes 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or Total 12 •• PTEA 53 www.uab.edu/cas/home/masters-programs/computer-forensics-and-information-management

The courses listed in the following tables are examples and are subject to change.

Graduate Pathway Programs | 21 College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Science in Computer Forensics and Security Management 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 37 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 13 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 24 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA level courses •• Language requirement: ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• TOEFL iBT 65 or CS 103 Introduction to Computation 4 •• IELTS 5.5 or IS 204 Introduction to Business Programming 3 Notes: •• PTEA 44 or Total 13 This program is designed for students without a degree in •• Completion of AE Level 4 or computer science; only a four-year undergraduate degree Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours or equivalent is required. The additional courses in this •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 program are undergraduate prerequisites to prepare for the MSCFSM. ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 These courses are generally delivered through the JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. CS 623 Network Security 3 Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 37 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 28 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA •• Language requirement: JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or CS 103 Introduction to Computation 4 •• IELTS 6.5 or IS 204 Introduction to Business Programming 3 •• PTEA 53 Total 13 www.uab.edu/cas/home/masters-programs/computer-forensics-and-information-management

Master of Public Administration 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA •• Language requirement: MPA 600 Administrative Ethics 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or MPA 602 Administrative Theory and Behavior 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or MPA 606 Foundations of PA Research 3 •• PTEA 53 Total 12 www.uab.edu/cas/government/graduate-program

22 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 Collat School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 36 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 24 credit hours remaining toward degree

•• IELTS 5.5 or Total 12 These courses are generally delivered through the •• PTEA 44 or INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• Completion of AE Level 4 or ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 MBA 642 Economics for Managers 3 MBA 662 Quantitative Analysis for Managers 3 Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 36 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA MBA 631 Management and Organizations 3 •• No work experience required •• Language requirement: MBA 642 Economics for Managers 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or MBA 662 Quantitative Analysis for Managers 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or Total 12 •• PTEA 53 www.uab.edu/business/home/degrees-certificates/mba School of Education

Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA level courses •• Language requirement: ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• TOEFL iBT 65 (16+ subscores) or ECY 600 Introduction to Special Education 3 •• Statement of Goals •• IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ subscores) or EEC 600 Transition into Teaching 3 •• Résumé •• PTEA 44 or Total 12 These courses are generally delivered through the •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 ECE 630 Cognitive Curriculum 3 EEC 660 Readings in Teaching and Learning 3 Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway 30 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA •• Language requirement: ECY 600 Introduction to Special Education 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 (20 subscores in 3 sections) or EEC 600 Transition into Teaching 3 •• IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in 3 sections) or •• PTEA 53 GRD 701 Presentation and Discussion Skills 3 Total 12 www.uab.edu/education/home/teacher-education-program/early-childhood-and-elementary-education

Graduate Pathway Programs | 23 School of Education

Master of Arts in Special Education 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 27 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA level courses •• Language requirement: ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• TOEFL iBT 65 (16+ subscores) or ECY 600 Introduction to Special Education 3 •• Statement of Goals •• IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ subscores) or ECT 536 Field Experiences Seminar 3 •• Résumé •• PTEA 44 or Total 12 These courses are generally delivered through the •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 ECT 523 or Instructional Methods or 3 ECT 534 Autism Spectrum Disorders ECT 524 or Sensory, Health and Physical Methods or 3 ECT 526 Assistive and Instructional Technology Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway 30 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA •• Language requirement: ECY 600 Introduction to Special Education 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 (20 subscores in 3 sections) or ECT 536 Field Experiences Seminar 3 •• IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in 3 sections) or •• PTEA 53 GRD 701 Presentation and Discussion Skills 3 Total 12 www.uab.edu/education/home/teacher-education-program/special-education

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 27 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA level courses •• Language requirement: ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• TOEFL iBT 65 (16+ subscores) or EESL 607 Second Language Learning 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ subscores) or Grammar for ESL Teachers or •• Statement of Goals EESL 615 or Methods Teaching English as 3 •• Résumé •• PTEA 44 or EESL 637 International Language •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Total 12 These courses are generally delivered through the •• Password overall Level 6 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 EESL 615 or Grammar for ESL Teachers or 3 EESL 637 Methods Teaching English as Int’l Language EESL 627 or Teaching Adult Language Learners or 3 EESL 657 Instruction/Assessment: Listening/Speaking EESL 007 Community English Classes 0 Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway 30 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA •• Language requirement: EESL 607 Second Language Learning 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 (20 subscores in 3 sections) or EESL 615 or Grammar for ESL Teachers or 3 •• IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in 3 sections) or EESL 637 Methods Teaching English as Int’l Language •• PTEA 53 GRD 701 Presentation and Discussion Skills 3 Total 12 www.uab.edu/education/esl

24 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 School of Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 in civil, environmental, mechanical, structural, level courses transportation or related field ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA EGR 602 Methods for Engineering Practice I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• Language requirement: CE 600 or Sustainable Construction or •• No grades I or W permitted 3 •• TOEFL iBT 65 or CE 607 Engineering Entrepreneurship •• IELTS 5.5 or These courses are generally delivered through the Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• PTEA 44 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• Completion of AE Level 4 or ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II 3 CE 515 or Building Information Modeling or 3 CE 607 Engineering Entrepreneurship Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 24 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 in civil, environmental, mechanical, structural, EGR 602 or Methods for Engineering Practice I or 3 transportation or related field EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA EGR 600 or Sustainable Construction or 3 •• Language requirement: EGR 607 Engineering Entrepreneurship •• TOEFL iBT 80 or CE 515 Building Information Modeling 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or Total 12 •• PTEA 53 http://www.uab.edu/engineering/home/graduate-resources

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 in computer, electrical, electronic or computer level courses science or related field ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA EGR 602 Methods for Engineering Practice I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• Language requirement: EE 537 or Microprocessor Applications or •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 65 or EE 610 or Technical Communication for Engineers or 3 •• IELTS 5.5 or EE 690 Special Topics Medical Imaging These courses are generally delivered through the INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• PTEA 44 or Total 12 •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II 3 EE 537 or Microprocessor Applications or EE 610 or Technical Communication for Engineers or 3 EE 690 Special Topics Medical Imaging Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 24 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 in computer, electrical, electronic or computer EGR 602 or Methods for Engineering Practice I or science or related field 3 EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA •• Language requirement: EE 610 Technical Communication for Engineers 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or EE 537 Microprocessor Applications 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or Total 12 •• PTEA 53 www.uab.edu/engineering/ece/graduate

Graduate Pathway Programs | 25 School of Engineering

Master of Science in Materials Engineering 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 composites, manufacturing, materials, polymers or level courses chemistry, composites, physics or related field ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA EGR 602 Methods for Engineering Practice I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• Language requirement: MSE 501 or Materials Processing or •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 65 or MSE 502 or Frontiers of Materials or 3 •• IELTS 5.5 or MSE 690 Special Topics Grad Character I These courses are generally delivered through the INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• PTEA 44 or Total 12 •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II 3 MSE 501 or Materials Processing or MSE 502 or Frontiers of Materials or 3 MSE 690 Special Topics Grad Character I Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 24 credit hours remaining toward degree Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 composites, manufacturing, materials, polymers or EGR 602 or Methods for Engineering Practice I or 3 chemistry, composites, physics or related field EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA MSE 501 or Materials Processing or 3 •• Language requirement: MSE 502 Frontiers of Materials •• TOEFL iBT 80 or MSE 508 or Nanomaterials or •• IELTS 6.5 or MSE 565 or Characterization of Materials or 3 •• PTEA 53 MSE 690 Special Topics Grad Character I Total 12 uab.edu/engineering/home/departments-research/mse/grad

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate mechanical, mechanics, structural or related field level courses •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses •• Language requirement: EGR 602 Methods for Engineering Practice I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• TOEFL iBT 65 or BME 517 or Engineering Analysis or •• No grades I or W permitted 3 •• IELTS 5.5 or ME 590 Building Energy Mod 7 Analysis These courses are generally delivered through the •• PTEA 44 or Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• Completion of AE Level 4 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II 3 ME 590 Building Energy Mod 7 Analysis 3 Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 33 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 24 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 mechanical, mechanics, structural or related field EGR 602 or Methods for Engineering Practice I or 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA EGR 603 Methods for Engineering Practice II •• Language requirement: ME 517 Engineering Analysis 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or ME 521 or Introduction to CFD Basics or 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or ME 590 Building Energy Mod 7 Analysis •• PTEA 53 Total 12 uab.edu/engineering/home/departments-research/me/graduate#prep

26 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 School of Health Professions

Master of Science in Biotechnology 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 37 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 25 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree in biochemistry, ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate biology, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, level courses mathematics, physics, psychology, sociology ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA BT 500 Nucleic Acids Technology 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• Language requirement: BT 670 Bench to Commercialization I 3 •• TOEFL iBT 65 or These courses are generally delivered through the Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• IELTS 5.5 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• PTEA 44 or •• Completion of AE Level 4 or ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 BT 550 Amino Acids Technology 3 BT 671 Bench to Commercialization II 3 Total 12 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Fall: August 21, 2018 37 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 28 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree in biochemistry, ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 biology, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, BT 600 Systems Biology 3 mathematics, physics, psychology, sociology BT 672 Bench to Commercialization III 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA BT 698 Non Thesis Research 3 •• Language requirement: •• TOEFL iBT 80 or Total 12 •• IELTS 6.5 or •• PTEA 53 uab.edu/shp/cds/biotechnology-m-s-c-l-s-or-certificate School of Public Health

Master of Public Health 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 42 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 30 credit hours remaining toward degree

•• PTEA 44 or Total 12 Notes: •• Completion of AE Level 4 or All students in the MPH degree programs are required to Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours meet the Biological Basis of Public Health Competency •• Password overall Level 6 ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 Requirement. There are several ways in which this requirement can be met: ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 1. A previously earned medical, dental, nursing or dietetics Fundamentals of Environmental Health degree (registered or registration eligible dieticians only) ENH 600 3 Sciences 2. Extensive and substantial education, earning grades of B or better in biological/biomedical courses. Introduction to Public Health and HCO 600 3 3. Take the Biological Basis of Public Health Exam, earning Population-Based Health Programs a grade of 70 or better. Total 12 These courses are generally delivered through the 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. Fall: August 21, 2018 42 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 10 credit hours apply from Pathway 32 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA HB 600 Social and Behavioral Science Core 3 •• Language requirement: EPI 600 Introduction to Epidemiology 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or BST 601 Biostatistics 4 •• IELTS 6.5 or •• PTEA 53 Total 13 soph.uab.edu

Graduate Pathway Programs | 27 Coordinated Degrees

MBA/MPH Dual Degree 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information Fall: August 21, 2018 60 credit hour program Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway Summer: May 1, 2019 48 credit hours remaining toward degree

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA level courses •• No work experience required ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses •• Language requirement: HB 600 Social and Behavioral Science Core 3 •• No grades I or W permitted •• TOEFL iBT 65 or MBA 601 Accounting and Finance for Managers 3 •• IELTS 5.5 or Notes: 12 1-Semester students will get to choose to take either •• PTEA 44 or 2 MBA courses and 1 MPH course, or 1 MBA course and Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours •• Completion of AE Level 4 or 2 MPH courses. ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 •• Password overall Level 6 All students in the MPH degree programs are required to ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 meet the Biological Basis of Public Health Competency Requirement. There are several ways in which this Fundamentals of Environmental Health requirement can be met: HCO 600 3 Sciences 1. A previously earned medical, dental, nursing or dietetics MBA 662 Quantitative Analysis for Managers 3 degree (registered or registration eligible dieticians only) 2. Extensive and substantial education, earning grades of Total 12 B or better in biological/biomedical courses. 3. Take the Biological Basis of Public Health Exam, earning 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components a grade of 70 or better.

Fall: August 21, 2018 60 credit hour program This program is 60 hours and will take longer than the Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway typical graduate degree program because of the additional Summer: May 1, 2019 51 credit hours remaining toward degree hours needed for both degrees.

Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours •• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent These courses are generally delivered through the ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only. •• 2.5 undergraduate GPA MBA 601 Accounting and Finance for Managers 3 •• No work experience required •• Language requirement: MBA 662 Quantitative Analysis for Managers 3 •• TOEFL iBT 80 or HB 600 Social and Behavioral Science Core 3 •• IELTS 6.5 or Total 12 •• PTEA 53 http://www.uab.edu/business/home/mba/mba-ms-public-health http://www.soph.uab.edu/node/17894

28 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 Academic English

Find out more at www.intostudy.com/uab/ academic-english

Key Program Facts • Fall, Spring and Summer start dates • Program length is 15 weeks (Summer is 14 weeks) • High school diploma required • No English language requirement; students will be assessed and placed upon arrival • Minimum age 17 • 5 levels of instruction from high beginner to advanced Average class size • Each semester includes 20 credit- 12-16 students based hours of instruction

The Academic English program at INTO UAB prepares you for Progression Requirements university study in the US. You’ll receive high-quality English International Year One language instruction and the academic skills to succeed at UAB. 3-Semester Pathway • Completion of AE Level 3

International Year One 2-Semester Pathway What You’ll Learn • Completion of AE Level 4 • Understand US values in an academic setting • Present spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English Graduate 2-Semester Pathway • Completion of AE Level 4 • Write research papers with proper use of citations and references • Read, understand and critically evaluate academic texts Direct Graduate Admission • Completion of AE Level 5, • Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines although individual program entry • Take useful and accurate notes in academic lectures and presentations requirements may vary English Language Placement All students take a placement test during Orientation that will place them in the most suitable AE level.

Academic IELTS iBT PBT PTEA Password English Levels Academic Level 2 3.0-3.5 30-40 397-433 31-37 Level 3 Advising Level 3 4.0-4.5 41-51 437-467 38-40 Level 4 Level 4 5.0-5.5 52-59 470-493 41-43 Level 5 throughout your program Level 5 5.5-6.0 60-80 497-550 44-53 Level 6

English Language Program | 29 Country Scales - International Year One

GCE/A Levels/AS Levels 2 subjects with grades of D or better. IGCSE/GCSE/O Levels 5 subjects with grades of D or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science and 2 electives. International Baccalaureate 24, or average grades of 4 or higher if by individual grades. Argentina Bachiller with average 6.5 out of 10. Azerbaijan Senior High School Graduation Diploma with average 3.5 out of 5 or 60%. Bahrain Tawjihiya with average 50%. Bangladesh Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate with average 45%. Benin Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire with average 10 out of 20. Bosnia and Herzegovina Svedočanstvo/Svjedočanstvo/Diploma of Completion of Secondary Education with average 2.5 out of 5. Brazil Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio with average 6 out of 10 or 60%. Bulgaria Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with average 3.5 out of 6. Cameroon Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire with average 10 out of 20. Chile Licencia de Educación Media with average 4 out of 7. China GaoSan (Year 12) Senior High School Graduation/Completion (Year 12) with average 70%. China GaoEr (Year 11) Senior High School Graduation/Completion (with Huikao) with average 70%. Colombia Bachillerato Academico with average 6.5 out of 10. Cuba Bachiller/Bachillerato with average 70%. Cyprus Apolyterion from a Lykion with average 13 out of 20 or Lise Diplomasi with average 5 out of 10 (depending on education system). Democratic Republic of the Congo Diplôme ďEtat ďEtudes Secondaires du Cycle Long with average 10 out of 20. Denmark Studentereksamen with average 4 out of 12. Ecuador Bachiller with average 7 out of 10. France Baccalaureate de l’Enseignement du Second with average 10 out of 20. Gambia Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC) with 3 grades of C6 or better and 2 grades of D7 or better. Subjects must include English, Math, Social Studies and Science. Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife with average 3.5 out of 6. Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with grade 2 or higher in 4 core subjects (Math, English, Science and Liberal Science). India Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate or the standard 12 with average 40%, C2 or 6 out of 9 (CISCE). Indonesia SMA or STTB with average 6 out of 10 or 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale (Grades 9 - 12). Iran Peesh-daneshgahii Pre-University Certificate with average 12 out of 20. Iraq Adadiyah (Sixth Form Baccalaureate/Preparatory Baccalaureate) with average 60%. Italy Diploma di Maturiata/Diploma di Perito with average 6 out of 10. Japan Koto Gakko Sotsugyo Shomei-sho with average 3 out of 5. Jordan General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) with average 60%. Kazakhstan Attestat with average 3.5 out of 5 or 70%. Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with average 6 out of 12. Kuwait Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama with average 70%. Kyrgyzstan Attestat with average 3.5 out of 5. Lebanon Lebanese Baccalaureate with average 10 out of 20. Libya Secondary Education Certificate with average 65%. Macau Refer to relevant education system for conversions (Portuguese, Chinese, CIE, HKDSE). Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - 5 subjects with 2 grades C or better and 3 grades D or better. Subjects must include Math, English and Science. Mexico Certificado del Bachillerato with average 6.5 out of 10. Mongolia Gerchilgee with average 75%. Myanmar Standard X Education Diploma with average 3 out of 5 or 40%. Nepal Secondary Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate with average 45%. Netherlands Diploma Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO)/Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with average 6 out of 10. Nigeria Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC) with 3 grades of C6 or better and 2 grades of D7 or better. Subjects must include English, Math, Social Studies and Science. Norway Vitnemal with average 3 out of 6 in core courses. Oman General Secondary School Certificate with average 60%. Pakistan Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate Certificate with average 42%. Philippines High School Diploma with average 75%. Qatar Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari- General Seconadry School Certificate with average 60%. Romania Diploma de Baccalaureate with average 5 out of 10. Russia Attestat with average 3.5 out of 5, Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education. Saudi Arabia Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyat with average 65%. Singapore Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level with 5 subjects and an aggregate score of 32.5 or less. Subjects must include English, Math and Science. South Africa National Senior Certificate (NSC) with average 50%. South Korea High School Certificate with average 65% or average ranking 6.5. Spain Título de Bachiller with average 6 out of 10. Sweden Completion of upper secondary school (gymnasieskolorna) with average 12.5 out of 20 on the Slutbetyg. Taiwan Senior high school leaving certificate with average 60%. Tanzania See GCE O Levels. Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education with average 60%. Turkey Lise Diplomasi/secondary Diploma with average 3.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 55%. United Arab Emirates General Seconday Education with average 70%. United Kingdom Refer to requirements for ICGSE and GCE. United States Cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Ukraine Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu with average 6 out of 12. Uzbekistan O’rta Ma’lumotTo’g’risida Shahodatnoma with average 3.5 out of 5. Venezuela Titulo de Educacion Media General with average 10 out of 20. Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong with average 6 out of 10. Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level with 5 subjects average 5 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science and 2 electives.

30 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 Country Scales - Undergraduate Direct Entry

GCE/A Levels/AS Levels 2 subjects with grades C or better. IGCSE/GCSE/O Levels 3 subjects with grades C or better and 2 subjects with grades D or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science and 2 electives. International Baccalaureate Combined score 28, or average grades of 5 or higher if by individual grades. Argentina Bachiller with average 6.75 out of 10. Azerbaijan Senior High School Graduation Diploma with average 4.25 out of 5 or 67.5%. Bahrain Tawjihiya with average 57.5%. Bangladesh Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate with average 55%. Benin Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire with average 11.5 out of 20. Bosnia and Herzegovina Svedočanstvo/Svjedočanstvo/Diploma of Completion of Secondary Education with average 3.5 out of 5. Brazil Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio with average 6.75 out of 10 or 67.5%. Bulgaria Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with average 4.5 out of 6. Cameroon Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire with average 11.5 out of 20. Chile Licencia de Educación Media with average 4.75 out of 7. China GaoSan (Year 12) Senior High School Graduation/Completion (Year 12) with average 77.5%. Colombia Bachillerato Academico with average 7.75 out of 10. Cuba Bachiller/Bachillerato with average 77.5%. Cyprus Apolyterion from a Lykion with average 15.25 out of 20/Lise Diplomasi with average 6.5 out of 10. Democratic Republic of the Congo Diplôme ďEtat ďEtudes Secondaires du Cycle Long with average 11.5 out of 20. Denmark Studentereksamen with average 6.25 out of 12. Ecuador Bachiller with average 7.75 out of 10. France Baccalaureate de l’Enseignement du Second with average 11.5 out of 20. Gambia Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC) with minimum 5 subjects with average score 4. Subjects must include English, Math, Social Studies and Science. Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife with average 2.5 out of 6. Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with grade 3.5 or higher in 4 core subjects (Math, English, Science and Liberal Science). India Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate or the standard 12 with average 55% or grade C1 or better. Indonesia SMA or STTB with average 6.75 out of 10 or 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale (Grades 9 - 12). Iran Peesh-daneshgahii Pre-University Certificate with average 13.5 out of 20. Iraq Adadiyah (Sixth Form Baccalaureate/Preparatory Baccalaureate) with average 67.5%. Italy Diploma di Maturiata/Diploma di Perito with average 7.25 out of 10. Japan Koto Gakko Sotsugyo Shomei-sho with average 3.75 out of 5. Jordan General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) with average 67.5%. Kazakhstan Attestat with average 4.25 out of 5 or 80%. Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with average 7.5 out of 12. Kuwait Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama with average 77.5%. Kyrgyzstan Attestat with average 4.25 out of 5. Lebanon Lebanese Baccalaureate with average 11.5 out of 20. Libya Secondary Education Certificate with average 72.5%. Macau Refer to relevant education system for conversions (Portuguese, Chinese, CIE, HKDSE). Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - 3 grades B or better and 2 grades C or better. Subjects must include Math, English and Science. Mexico Certificado del Bachillerato with average 7.75 out of 10. Mongolia Gerchilgee with average 80%. Myanmar Standard X Education Diploma A with average 3.75 out of 5 or 47.5%. Nepal Secondary Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate with average 70%. Netherlands Diploma Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO)/Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with average 6.75 out of 10. Nigeria Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC) with minimum 5 subjects with average score 4. Subjects must include English, Math, Social Studies and Science. Norway Vitnemal with average 4.5 out of 6 in core courses. Oman General Secondary School Certificate with average 76.25%. Pakistan Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate Certificate with average 57.5%. Philippines High School Diploma with average 82.5%. Qatar Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari- General Seconadry School Certificate with average 75%. Romania Diploma de Baccalaureate with average 6.5 out of 10. Russia Attestat with average 4.25 out of 5, Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education. Saudi Arabia Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyat with average 77.5%. Singapore Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level with 5 subjects and an aggregate score of 22.5 or less. Subjects must include English, Math and Science. South Africa National Senior Certificate (NSC) with average 65%. South Korea High School Certificate with average 77% or average ranking 5. Spain Título de Bachiller with average 6.75 out of 10. Sweden Completion of upper secondary school (gymnasieskolorna) with average 16.25 out of 20 on the Slutbetyg. Taiwan Senior high school leaving certificate with average 67.5%. Tanzania See GCE O Levels. Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education with average 67.5%. Turkey Lise Diplomasi/secondary Diploma with average 3.75 on a 5.0 point scale or 66.5%. United Arab Emirates General Seconday Education with average 77.5%. United Kingdom Refer to requirements for ICGSE and GCE. United States Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Ukraine Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu with average 6.75 out of 12. Uzbekistan O’rta Ma’lumotTo’g’risida Shahodatnoma with average 4.25 out of 5. Venezuela Titulo de Educacion Media General with average 12.25 out of 20. Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong with average 6.75 out of 10. Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level with 5 subjects average 4.25 or better (Grade 1 is highest). Subjects must include Math, English, Science and 2 electives.

www.intostudy.com/uab | 31 English Waiver Guidelines

3-Semester 2-Semester 1-Semester Undergraduate Exemptions Undergraduate Direct Pathway Pathway Pathway IELTS 5 5.5 6 6

TOEFL 50 60 77 77

Password 4.5 6 No No

PTEA 41 44 51 51

IB English HL: 4* English HL: 5 English HL: 5

IGCSE/GCSE English First Language with C or better. ESL C or higher. English First Language with C or better. ESL C or higher. Not predicted scores. (3 years or newer)** Not predicted scores. A Levels (A/AS) English First Language or Literature in English with C or better. English First Language with C or better. Not predicted scores.** Not predicted scores. US High School Completion of diploma and/or two or more years of secondary Completion of diploma and/or two or more years of transcripts reflecting English medium and satisfactory grades in secondary transcripts reflecting English medium and secondary English coursework.** satisfactory grades in secondary English coursework. International High School 3 final years of high school in English, mainstream English classes, 3 final years of high school in English, mainstream English (English medium of instruction) with grades of C or better in non-ESL classes.** classes, with grades of B or better in non-ESL classes. SAT Minimum Reading Test score of 24 on the Minimum Reading 1020 overall Redesigned SAT for admission 26 for English Redesigned SAT Test score of 26 on Placement the Redesigned SAT ACT 17 Reading and 16 English/Writing* 20 Reading and 20 Reading and 20 English/Writing 20 English/Writing HKDSE English Level 3 or better** English Level 3 or better

Malaysia SPM English 119 with C or better** English 119 with C or better

WAEC Grade C6 in English Language** No

AP No No No No

Cambridge English: First 154 162 No No

Cambridge English: Proficiency 154 162 169 No

Cambridge English: Advanced 154 162 169 No

African (Anglophone): Botswana, Yes** No Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Commonwealth Caribbean Yes** Yes (Anglophone): Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Australia Yes** Yes

Canada, except Quebec (French) Yes** Yes

Irish Republic Yes** Yes

New Zealand Yes** Yes

United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Yes** Yes Northern Ireland, Wales) *Qualifies for International Year One 2-Semester Pathway **Qualifies for International Year One 1-Semester Pathway

Graduate Exemptions Graduate Pathway Graduate Direct GRE score equivalent of or higher than 148 (2-, 3-Semester Pathways) No 153 (1-Semester Pathway) Bachelor’s or graduate degree from a regionally accredited US Institution Yes* Yes

Bachelor’s or graduate degree from an institution whose language of instruction is English Qualifies for the 2-Semester Pathway No (must be noted on transcript) *Qualifies for 1-Semester Graduate Pathway

This chart is for English waiver purposes only. Students will be placed in the appropriate Pathway as determined by the UAB Admissions Team.

32 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019 Dates, Tuition and Fees

Rates are an estimate and subject to change. All prices in US dollars.

By Academic Year There are two main semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring) that are 15 weeks for AE students and 16 weeks for Pathway students, including Orientation. A shorter Summer semester is 14 weeks for AE students and 15 weeks for Pathway students, including Orientation.

Start Dates for The University of Alabama at Birmingham Semester Start Date Recommended Undergraduate Application Date Recommended Graduate Application Date* Application Fee* Fall 2018 August 27, 2018 July 31, 2018 June 1, 2018 $30-85 Spring 2019 January 7, 2019 December 11, 2018 November 1, 2018 $30-85 Summer 2019 May 6, 2019 April 9, 2019 March 15, 2019 $30-85

*Graduate application dates and fees vary by program.

Tuition for Academic Programs Start Dates for Academic Programs 1-Semester 2-Semester 3-Semester 1-Semester Pathway programs in green, 2-Semester Pathway programs in black and Program Pathway Pathway Pathway 3-Semester Pathway programs in purple. All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below. International Year One $14,030 $24,400 $32,280 1-Semester Pathway program 2-Semester Pathway program 3-Semester Pathway program Graduate Pathway Program $15,240 $26,500 N/A Fall 2018 Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Aug 21, 2018 - Jan 2, 2019 - May 1, 2019 - Program Dec 14, 2018 Apr 26, 2019 Aug 9, 2019 Tuition for English Language Program International Year One Program 1 Semester 2 Semesters 3 Semesters Business, Computer Science, Academic English $7,060 $14,120 $21,180 Engineering, General Studies, Public Health, Science Pre-Nursing Housing and Dining Services for Academic Programs Graduate Pathway Programs Housing and dining rates are subject to change. College of Arts and Sciences: Housing Type Fall 2018 Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Computer Science, Computer Forensics and Security Undergraduate Double Room/ Management, Public Administration Shared Bathroom Suite* $7,349 $7,349 $7,349 Collat School of Business: Graduate Double Room/ Business Administration (MBA) Shared Bathroom Apartment** $4,502 $4,502 $4,502 School of Engineering: Civil *Undergraduate students receive Blazer 1 meal plan. Engineering, Electrical Engineering, **Graduate students receive Green 6 meal plan. Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering School of Health Professions: Miscellaneous Fees and Expenses Biotechnology One Fall Spring Summer Coordinated Degrees: Time 2018 2019 2019 MBA/MPH Dual Degree International Express Mail $100 School of Education: Early Childhood Education, INTO Insurance (Estimated) $1,136 $1,136 $1,136 Special Education, TESOL Books (Estimated) $400-600 $400-600 $400-600 School of Public Health: Public Health

Deposits Start Dates for Academic English Program Tuition Housing Fall 2018 Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Aug 21, 2018 - Jan 2, 2019 - May 1, 2019 - Academic English $2,000 $2,000 Program Dec 14, 2018 Apr 26, 2019 Aug 9, 2019 Pathway Program $2,000 $2,000 Academic English P P P Academic English + Pathway Program $2,000 $2,000 P Variable program length

Estimated Costs of Attendance for 2018-19 Cost Description Tuition and Fees Living Expenses Books and Supplies Insurance Other Total Expenses

Undergraduate Direct Admission (30 credits, 15 credits per semester) $24,225 $12,006 $1,200 $1,820 $1,000 $40,251

International Year One (3 Semesters) $32,280 $22,047 $1,200 $3,276 $1,000 $59,803

International Year One (2 Semesters) $24,400 $14,698 $1,200 $2,184 $1,000 $43,482

International Year One (1 Semester) $14,030 $7,349 $600 $1,092 $500 $23,571

Graduate Direct Admission (18 credits, 9 credits per semester) $18,344 $6,417 $1,400 $1,820 $1,000 $28,981

Graduate Pathway (2 Semesters) $26,500 $9,004 $1,400 $2,184 $1,000 $40,088

Graduate Pathway (1 Semester) $15,240 $4,502 $700 $1,092 $500 $22,034

Academic English (1 Semester) $7,060 $7,349 $600 $1,092 $500 $16,601

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