Graduate Pathway in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

INTO UAB's Graduate Pathway program in multidisciplinary biomedical sciences will prepare you to enter the second year of a master’s degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. This transition from an INTO Graduate Pathway program to a university degree program is called progression.

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.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA; Previous coursework required: two semesters of Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry), two semesters of Biology
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 4
Class size

14

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
Summer semester dates: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 32,630.00

Approximate cost

$ 32,630.00

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
BT 650
Laboratory Methods I
1 Credit Units
TBD
Graduate Level Statistics
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
10 Credit Units

Semester 2

BT 651
Laboratory Methods II
1 Credit Units
ELI 403
Academic Reading and Writing II
3 Credit Units
TBD
Major Elective Course
3 Credit Units
ELI 404
Academic Speaking and Listening II
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
10 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 available

A

= Study abroad option available

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Additional Requirements

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English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

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English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

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Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

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Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

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English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements