Graduate Pathway in Materials Engineering
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering; 2.5 undergraduate GPA; Previous coursework required: Chemistry, Physics, CalculusEnglish Language Requirements
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 4Class size
14
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2024/25 Academic Year
Summer semester dates: 7 May 2025 - 15 August 2025
Fall semester dates: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 31,670.00
Approximate cost
$ 31,670.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
ELI 402
Academic Speaking/Listening I
3 Credit Units
ELI 401
Academic Reading and Writing I
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
6 Credit Units
Semester 2
ELI 404
Academic Speaking and Listening II
3 Credit Units
ELI 403
Academic Reading and Writing II
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
6 Credit Units
* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableMaterials Engineering (MS)
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements