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All applications to the B.S. in Biobehavioral Nutrition and Wellness program are completed through the UAB undergraduate admissions process.

Requirements

  • Declare BNW your 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.
  • Program Admission for Entering Freshmen
    • 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 Trigonometry (MA 106) 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.
    *Test Optional students will be reviewed on an individual basis.
  • 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 Trigonometry (MA 106) or higher.
    • If accepted, completion of a background check / drug screen module will be required at admission.
  • BNW GPA Requirements
    • A minimum 2.75 Overall UAB GPA and a 2.75 Overall BNW GPA must be maintained to remain enrolled in the program.