Where do you see yourself after graduation?
Your time at UAB will fly by faster than you could ever imagine. What you study here will prepare you for a successful career once you graduate. Take time to research potential major and career options. The resources below will help you explore what career opportunities you might have with different programs of study.
- UAB Majors & Minors
- UAB Academic Departments and Programs
- UAB Career and Professional Development
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- What Can I do With This Major?
- Major Discovery Fair
Explore Engineering
The School of Engineering offers a wide range of educational opportunities for undergraduates seeking bachelor's degrees. The School of Engineering offers Bachelors of Science degrees in five different areas.
- Biomedical Engineering (3.2 GPA required for admission)
Tissue Engineering; Implants/Devices; Cardiac Electrophysiology; Biomedical Imaging - Civil Engineering (2.2 GPA required for admission)
Structural Engineering; Construction Management; Environmental Engineering; Transportation - Electrical Engineering (2.2 GPA required for admission)
Software Engineering; Controls; Telecommunications - Engineering Design (2.2 GPA required for admission)
- Materials Science and Engineering (2.2 GPA required for admission)
Composite and Plastic Materials; Casting and Solidification; Metals Processing - Mechanical Engineering (2.2 GPA required for admission)
High Performance Computing, Modeling and Simulation; Energy and Combustion Systems; Carbon Capture and Sequestration
What can you do with these degrees?
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Explore Nursing
Are you passionate about working in the healthcare field? Does helping people drive you? What you study at UAB, in the Pre-Nursing and Nursing curriculum, will prepare you to serve others in a fulfilling and successful career. Take time to research potential career options within the fields of healthcare and nursing. The resources below will provide you with expectations for the Pre-Nursing and Nursing curriculum as well as help you to explore what career opportunities you may have with a background in the helping professions.
UAB Resources
- BSN Fact Sheet (Pre-Nursing Requirements)
- Parallel Plans Sheet (PDF)
- UAB School of Nursing
- Healthcare Career Exploration for Psychology Majors
Career Exploration Resources
- Discover Nursing
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: RN
- Nursing Community for Nurses
- Resources: RN to BSN Occupational Outlook
Explore the School of Health Professions
The School of Health Professions provides diverse opportunities for students to get involved with the healthcare field from both the administrative and medical perspectives.
Majors from the School of Health Professions include:
- Biomedical Sciences (2.75 GPA required for admission)
- Career paths include: Physician assistant studies, medicine, physical therapy, biotechnology, clinical laboratory science, genetic counseling, and beyond.
- Healthcare Management (2.5 GPA required for admission)
- Career paths include: The management of hospitals, clinics, medical supply firms, and other health care organizations.
UAB Resources
Career Exploration Resources