Undergraduate programs are offered in three distinct pathways: the traditional, four-year BSN Pathway, the RN to BSN Pathway for working registered nurses who want to further their education and the Joint Enrollment Pathway that allows students to simultaneously earn their ADN and BSN at the same time.

Master's programs are offered in four distinct pathways: one for nurse midwives, one for nurse practitioners, one for health systems leaders, and an accelerated master’s in nursing pathway for entry into professional nursing practice for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field.

The UAB School of Nursing offers two distinct types of doctoral degrees: a practice–focused Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and a research-focused Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) degree. The DNP and PhD lead to different career paths, both of which make highly important contributions to nursing and health care.

The UAB School of Nursing offers several post-graduate certificates for nurses who have already completed an MSN or DNP degree and Subspecialty Options that may be completed as part of the Graduate degree or as a non-degree option by practicing nurse practitioners who have already completed the graduate degree.