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Cancer Biology Major

The UAB undergraduate degree in cancer biology is the only one of its kind in the entire United States. Students in this program will graduate with a strong educational and research background that maximizes their chances to achieve career goals in cancer biology in particular and life sciences in general.

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What Is Cancer Biology?

What Is Cancer Biology?

The UAB cancer biology program offers a thorough and comprehensive understanding of cancer cell biology and behavior, including:

  • carcinogenesis
  • proliferation
  • cancer genetics
  • the tumor microenvironment
  • cell signaling
  • cancer immunology

Upon graduation, our students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current cancer treatments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, gene therapy, and personalized approaches to cancer treatment.

Interested In Learning More About
Cancer Biology?

Register below for the Heersink School of Medicine Joint Undergraduate Programs interest session and visit UAB campus.

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