About Public Health, Mph in University of Alabama At Birmingham
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. In fact, we can prepare you to study and address health epidemics, community organizations, obesity, drugs, and other issues.
To combat these problems, we've developed a comprehensive program that you can tailor to meet your specific goals. We have fully online opportunities, fast-track master's programs, internships, and more—not to mention a wide variety of concentrations. In the end, you'll hold the premiere degree offered for developing practice-based skills in this field from the only accredited school of public health in the entire state of Alabama. Better yet, we want you to be ready for a career in local, state, and federal agencies, private organizations, and more.
- UAB's online MPH program is one of the best of its kind, according to OnlineMasters.com. Pay the same tuition as in-state students if you complete your degree online.
- The program has many internships opportunities with Birmingham community partners, including Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Jefferson County Health Department, Project HOPE, Red Barn, United Way of Central Alabama, and many more.
A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL (UAB code: 1856):
- TOEFL (minimum composite score of 80 and a minimum score of 20 for each section) and TWE for international applicants whose native language is not English.
IELTS: 6.5 overall with at least a 6.0 on each section of the examination
Pearson Academic Test of English
- A minimum score of 53, all applicants
Highlights
| College Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Number of campuses |
1 |
| Academic Programs |
Graduate and Postgraduate degrees/diplomas and Certificates |
| Mode of Programs |
Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Acceptance rate |
92% |
| International Student Enrolment |
5% |
| Website |
uab.edu/ |
University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA Cost of Attendance
| Fee |
Cost |
| Alabama Resident Tuition |
$8,568 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$27,630 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$20,400 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$39,462 |
