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University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Academics
- Graduation Rate64%
- Majors Available130
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate80%
AP Credit Policy
All AP credit is recorded on the transcript with a grade of "P". AP credits may not be used in repeating a course. No more than 45 semester hours of alternative credit may be applied toward a degree. Credit will only be posted to the transcript of UAB undergraduate admitted, degree-seeking students. An offical AP transcript must be sent to UAB for credit to be posted.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ARS 101 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ARS 102 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | AAS 200 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARH 204 |
| 5 | 6 | ARH 203, ARH 204 | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BY 123 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MA 125 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MA 125 |
| 4 | 8 | MA 125, MA 126 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 4 | MA 125 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 | CH 115, CH 117 |
| 5 | 8 | CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | CHI 101 |
| 4 | 6 | CHI 101, CHI 102 | |
| 5 | 9 | CHI 101, CHI 102, CHI 201 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 102 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 4 | CS 103 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ARS 100 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | EH 101 |
| 5 | 6 | EH 101, EH 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | EH 212 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | BY 108 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HY 101 |
| 5 | 6 | HY 101, HY 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FR 101 |
| 4 | 8 | FR 101, FR 102 | |
| 5 | 11 | FR 101, FR 102, FR 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | GN 101 |
| 4 | 8 | GN 101, GN 102 | |
| 5 | 11 | GN 101, GN 102, GN 201 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | WLL 120 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ITL 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ITL 101, ITL 102 | |
| 5 | 9 | ITL 101, ITL 102, ITL 201 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JPA 101 |
| 4 | 6 | JPA 101, JPA 102 | |
| 5 | 9 | JPA 101, JPA 102, JPA 201 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Core Area II Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | EC 211 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | EC 210 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MU 221, MU 224 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PH 201 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PH 202 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PH 222 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PH 221 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MA 105 |
| 4 | 6 | MA105 MA 106 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA 101 |
| 4 | 8 | SPA 101, SPA 102 | |
| 5 | 11 | SPA 101, SPA 102, SPA 201 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA 102 |
| 4 | 7 | SPA 102, SPA 201 | |
| 5 | 10 | SPA 102, SPA 201, SPA 202 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MA 180 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HY 120 |
| 5 | 6 | HY 120, HY 121 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HY 104 |
| 5 | 6 | HY 104, HY 105 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Engineering
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Dentistry
- Digital Marketing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Studies
- Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- Genetics, General
H
- Health Teacher Education
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health and Wellness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Physics
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human/Medical Genetics
I
- Immunology
- Information Science/Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Molecular Physiology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
N
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Optometry
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
S
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General
- Science, Technology and Society
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Statistics, Other
- Systems Science and Theory
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical and Scientific Communication
V
- Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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