All applications to the Biomedical Sciences program are completed through the UAB undergraduate admissions process.
Requirements
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1. Students must declare the Biomedical Sciences major
- Complete the UAB undergraduate application form.
- Submit the application fee and all required supporting documentation to UAB Undergraduate Admissions. Visit www.uab.edu/apply for details.
- If you are enrolled at UAB in another major, complete the Change of School/Major Request using the online form on BlazerNET.
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2. Program Admission for Entering Freshman
- Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Achieve an ACT Composite Score of 22 or higher.*
- Must place in or earned credit for college-level English Composition (EH 101) or higher and Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 105) or higher.
- Must meet all UAB undergraduate admissions requirements.
- If accepted, complete the UAB medical history questionnaire and physical, provide proof of required immunizations, and receive satisfactory screening by the UAB Medical Center Student Health Service.
- If accepted, a background check and drug screening will be required at admission and may be required prior to any practicum or lab placement.
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3. Program Admission for Transfer students and UAB students
- Must meet all UAB undergraduate admission and academic requirements.
- If accepted, complete the UAB medical history questionnaire and physical, provide proof of required immunizations, and receive satisfactory screening by the UAB Medical Center Student Health Service.
- Must hold a 2.75 or higher Overall GPA on a 4.0 scale (currently enrolled students and former UAB students only).
- Must place in or earned credit for college-level English Composition (EH 101) or higher and Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 105) or higher.
- If accepted, completion of a background check / drug screen module will be required at admission. A background check and drug screening will be required prior to any internship or lab placement.
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4. Other Biomedical Sciences Program Requirements
- A minimum 2.75 Overall GPA and a 2.0 UAB Institutional GPA on a 4.0 scale must be maintained to remain enrolled in the program.