Degree & Certificate Programs

Accounting, MAc

Behind every successful business is a great accountant—and we can give you the skills you need to become that numbers guru.

Anatomical Science, MS

We need more anatomy experts to teach at the graduate level, and this program will give you the skills you need to educate future anatomists.

Anthropology of Peace and Human Rights, MA

If you're interested in learning how peace can make a difference in individuals, families, communities, and nations, consider earning an MA in Anthropology of Peace and Human Rights.

Art History, MA

All art has a story to tell, and in art history, we teach you how to uncover the stories behind masterpieces.

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, MS

As AI progresses in modern medicine, skilled experts are needed to implement this innovative technology and oversee safety, security, and ethical measures in healthcare.

Arts Education, MAEd

The only thing you enjoy more than expressing yourself artistically is helping others to do the same.

Behavorial Neuroscience, MS

Are you interested in joining the field of behavioral neuroscience? Conduct cutting-edge research on the science behind behavior to prepare for continuing studies in a PhD program or an in-demand career as a lab technician or educator.

Biology, MS

You were riveted in undergrad and now you want to take your education up a level. In our master's program we can teach you the ecology, physiology, genetics, and more to prepare you for a career in areas such as medicine, teaching, and forensics.

Biomedical and Health Sciences, MS

Do you want to set yourself apart when you apply to health-science programs? With this rigorous, 11-month curriculum, we'll help you launch your career in biotechnology, medicine, physical therapy, research, dentistry, and more.

Biomedical Engineering, MSBME

When health care and engineering come together, a whole new world of medical treatment possibilities opens up.

Biostatistics, MS

What causes cancer? Will this up-and-coming drug work? As a biostatistician, you'll use data to answer these and many of our other most burning health care questions.

Biotechnology, MS

Biotechnology is responsible for a lot - from beer, cheese, and bread to biofuels and many other modern breakthroughs.

Business Administration, MBA

Interested in moving up the ladder quickly - maybe even one day becoming CEO? Then enroll in our MBA program.

Chemistry, MS

Atoms, particles, quarks—if your passion is to learn about everything that makes up everything, a master's in chemistry is perfect for you.

Civil Engineering, MSCE

Our infrastructure demands the attentive eye of someone like you to sustain productive communities, from our roads, buildings, and dams to air quality and wastewater treatment—and even traffic patterns.

Clinical/Medical Social Work, MSW

When you study social work, you learn how to help families and individuals through challenging times, including poverty, addiction, physical and mental illness, discrimination, loss, and much more.

Communication Management, MA

Are you ready to take your expertise in communications to the next level? Whether you're in the profession already, or just finished undergrad, our program can give you that extra oomph you need for success in PR, broadcasting, advertising, and other fields.

Community Health, MAEd

You know a lot about the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health programs, but now you want to take your game up a notch.

Computer Science, MS

You may already feel like a computer expert, but in this program, you will find that you have more to learn about big data, cyber security, mobile applications, and other trending topics related to software engineering, analytical, database and other careers.

Construction Engineering Management (International Dual Degree), MEngCEM

Advance your engineering and construction skills to understand the importance of building smart, sustainable cities in the Middle East.

Construction Engineering Management, MEngCEM

Take the next step in your engineering career with a leadership pathway that can enhance your qualifications in the construction industry.

Counseling, MA

Everybody has problems, and no one can face their problems alone—they need help, and you could be that support.

Criminal Justice, MSCJ

Want to learn how to catch the bad guys? We'll make you an expert in criminal justice with this master's program.

Cultural Heritage Studies, MA

Understanding our past is what guides us into our future. And we need people like you to help show us where we come from, preserve and protect our most important pieces of history, and give us the knowledge and tools we need to move forward together.

Cyber Security, MS

Somebody has to defend the computer systems of the world, and with an MS in Cyber Security, that somebody could be you.

Data Science, MS

As a data scientist, you'll be using math, statistics, and programming skills to organize information and help businesses find solutions.

Dentistry, MS

If you're interested in academic dentistry, then maybe you should cut your teeth in our master's program.

Early Childhood Education, MAEd

You care deeply about your young students, and you want as many tools as possible to give them a quality education.

Educational Leadership, MAEd

Are you ready to move beyond your role as a teacher and become more involved in instructional leadership? We can give you the knowledge and skills you need to become a leader in your building or district level.

Educational Studies, MAEd

You’re a current or prospective educator with the goal of working in a private school, for a community organization that offers instruction to schools, or even overseas.

Electrical and Computer Engineering, MSECE

You just can't get enough when it comes to electricity, computer software, microelectronics, processing, power systems, and more.

Elementary Education, MAEd

If you value quality education for kids at an early age, an MAEd in Elementary Education is for you. You’ll learn teaching methods and get insights into serving today’s diverse student populations.

Engineering Management, MSEM

You're moving on from undergraduate to work on your engineering master's, but you'd like to tap in to your inner businessperson as well.

Engineering, MEng

You're already a successful engineer, but you see your future self in a leadership role making in impact in the industry.

English as a Second Language, MAEd

You want to teach English as a second language to kids and/or adults—¿sí? Trés bien.

English, MA

Want a deeper understanding of writing to get an edge in your career? In this program, we can give you an understanding of literary heritage and the advanced writing skills you need for careers in education, publishing, law, and more.

Forensic Science, MSFS

There’s a science to uncovering evidence in a criminal investigation – and you can learn how to become an expert.

Genetic Counseling, MS

Genetic counselors are in-demand health-care professionals who combine their passions for science and helping people to provide specialized expertise across many areas of medicine and industry.

Global Health, MS

Engage in collaborative, transnational research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide.

Health Administration, MSHA

To succeed, healthcare providers need quality administrators like you to keep their organizations running as smoothly as possible.

Health Informatics, MSHI

Patient information is private and incredibly important to health care – in fact, to deliver the best care possible, providers need experts like you to provide and organize that sensitive information.

Health Physics, MS

Radiation is an valuable tool in health care, but it can also be dangerous, and we need people like you to keep patients safe.

Healthcare Innovation, MS

Breakthroughs in medicine happen every day. Innovators are needed to design, research, implement, and manage advancements to improve and transform medicine and healthcare.

Healthcare Quality and Safety, MS

For health care to be effective, patients must receive care in a quality and safe environment.

Healthcare Simulation, MS

Healthcare students and professionals need the right training before they treat patients, and a valuable form of that training is simulation, or a learning scenario that mimics reality.

Higher Education Administration, MS

Universities are key in shaping the future of society, and we need leaders who are innovative, thoughtful, and socially responsible to guide students toward success.

History, MA

Studying our past can be key in helping us tackle the issues we face now and in the future. With a master's in history from UAB you can learn skills that can take you far in careers such as business, medicine, law, historical preservation, and more.

Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies, MS and MA

We get it: You have very specific career goals. So why shouldn't the focus of your master's be just as specific?

Kinesiology, MS

Good health is extremely important, and our society desperately needs people like you to offer expert advice in the fields of sports and wellness.

Learning Design and Learning Science, MS

As a learning experience designer, you can combine art and science to design environments where individuals and communities can foster knowledge, meaning, and change.

Management Information Systems, MS

You're a techie, but you want the business skills you need to take your career to another level? Then you've come to the right place.

Materials Engineering, MSMtE

You've got a pretty good knowledge of how a lot of stuff's made, but now you want to take your education to the next level.

Mathematics, MS

You have a solid grasp of the science of numbers, but now you want a more theoretical and abstract understanding of math. This problem will give you the problem-solving skills needed for careers in business, government, teaching, and other industries.

Mechanical Engineering, MSME

As a mechanical engineer, the devices you design are critical to our modern economy and future innovation.

Medical Laboratory Science, MS

Clinical labs need people like you to run tests and analyze data in order to give patients accurate diagnoses.

Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science, MS

You have an interest in biomedical health sciences, but you want to leave your options open for your future.

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Sciences, MS

In order for doctors to diagnose and treat diseases effectively, they sometimes rely on radioactive materials.

Nursing, MSN

You have a passion for caring for others, and now you're ready to make a greater impact as a leader in the nursing field.

Nutrition Sciences, MS

Nutrition is critically important to everyone's health—but following a healthy lifestyle doesn't come easily to all of us, which is why we need people like you.

Physician Associate Studies, MSPAS

As a physician assistant, you're caring for and treating patients, making diagnoses, and even prescribing medications.

Physics, MS

You're ready to take what you learned in undergrad and become a true expert in matter, energy, and how they relate to one another.

Public Administration, MPA

If you're interested in the public sector, this is definitely a degree for you to consider.

Public Health, MPH

When you combine the health care resources here at UAB with Birmingham's urban environment, you have the ingredients you need to receive a world-class public health education.

Public Health, MSPH

You're interested in learning more about research and academic opportunities as they relate to public health.

School Psychometry, MAEd

Not everyone learns the same way, and a psychometrist can identify programs, teaching strategies, and settings that benefit the students who need them.

Secondary Education, MAEd

As a high school teacher, what you teach your students can impact them the rest of their lives.

Sociology, MA

If you're fascinated by how people interact with one another, and how relationships, social groups, and political structures influence our actions, an MA in Sociology could be for you.

Special Education, MAEd

For children with physical, emotional, mental, or learning disabilities, a traditional education approach just won't cut it.

Vision Science, MS

Vision scientists have an in-depth knowledge of the eye's inner workings and how it connects with the rest of the body.