Explore UAB

Department of Biology

Want to be a doctor, dentist, optometrist, pharmacist, ecologist, genetic counselor, or a professor? Do you want to cure cancer, Ebola, or Alzheimer’s disease? Maybe you want to help endangered species, discover new viruses, work in a biotech company, be a science journalist, design eco-friendly gardens, or save the environment from the consequences of climate change. UAB’s Biology Department is the place for you.
Learn about Careers in BiologyMajors & MinorsGraduate ProgramsOur Faculty

“My UAB undergraduate major in Biology was my key to getting into medical school."

Greg Flippo, MD UAB Biology, Class of ’82

Latest News

  • $3.69 million NIH grant to advance healthy aging research awarded to UAB
    Liou Sun’s research group will seek to understand how ceramides and growth hormone signaling contribute to healthier aging, providing meaningful insights to develop innovative therapies for age-related diseases.
  • CAS Graduate Research Day spotlights research and the changing landscape of graduate education
    On November 20, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) hosted its first-ever Graduate Research Day at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alumni House.
  • Raut’s expertise in demand across India
    For Sami Raut, the journey to earning her Ph.D. in the United States required resilience and commitment.