University Of Alabama At Birmingham
1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States Address: 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States Phone: +1 205-934-4011

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1969 and part of the University of Alabama System, UAB has grown to be the state's largest employer, with more than 24,200 faculty and staff and over 53,000 jobs at the university. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[7] UAB offers 140 programs of study in 12 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees.[8] In the fall of 2020, UAB enrolled 22,563 students from more than 110 countries.[9] The UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, is affiliated with UAB. The UAB athletic teams known as the Blazers compete in 18 varsity-level sports in the NCAA Division 1 - American Athletic Conference.[10] Its official varsity colors are green and gold.[11] The Blazers have won 11 conference championships to date.

Whether it's a bouncing ball or a rocket blasting through the atmosphere, literally all things move through space and time.Pursue a physics degree, and you'll study why and how it all happens and learn to solve problems in science and technology. Our goal is to put you on track for a successful career in engineering, computer and information systems, research, health care, or teaching.

To begin, you'll choose to study either general physics or a specific concentration to fit your goals. Then, we'll want you into the lab early and often, so you can contribute to top-level research. In fact, we want you to work with faculty, publish peer-reviewed papers, and even present your findings at national conferences. This aggressive approach has allowed our students to compete for spots at the nation's top graduate and medical schools and land prestigious jobs at world-renowned companies. Interested in teaching? Earn your certification to teach physics or general science alongside your major with UABTeach.

Concentrations

  • Advanced Physics

  • Applied Physics

  • Computational Physics

  • Biophysics

Delivery Methods

On-Campus

This program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.

https://www.uab.edu/degrees/undergraduate/physics-bs 

Are you ready to become a Blazer? Submit these materials to apply to UAB:

a completed application;

a nonrefundabacleac $40 application fee;

official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);

official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.

If you are studying or living in the United States currently, you must send a copy of proof of your immigration status (passport, I-94, visa, and/or I-797 approval notice).

If you live in the U.S. and attend high school in the U.S.:

UAB Application

Common Application

*UAB accepts both mailed and electronic transcripts - Mailing Address. Transcripts must be sent directly to UAB from the institution to be considered official. For transcripts sent through a secured transcript service (like Parchment, eScrip, or National Student Clearinghouse), please select University of Alabama at Birmingham from the vendor’s dropdown menu.

If you live outside the U.S. and attend high school outside the U.S.:

Apply to INTO UAB

Admission Requirements

We use a holistic approach, utilizing several performance factors, including strength of curriculum, grades, grade point average, and test scores.

If English is not your native language, then you will have to submit an English proficiency test score. Official test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency to UAB (UAB institutional code: 1856). We will only accept English proficiency scores that have been taken within a two (2) year period from the date that the application was submitted. Scores that exceed this time frame are considered expired and will not be accepted.

 

Applicants who have attended a US high school for at least two years are not required to submit an English Proficiency score.

 

If you have completed at least 24 semester hours of transferable credit at a U.S. college or university, then you do not have to submit proof of English proficiency.

 

Test                                          Minimum Score Requirements

TOEFL                                                        77

TOEFL Essentials                                      8.5

IELTS** 6.0 overall with at least a 5.5 on each section of the examination

IELA                                                             176

DuoLingo                                                       120

GaoKao                                                              120

** UAB does not accept My Best Scores from TOEFL. You will need to submit individual test date score reports to your application.

 

**IELTS scores do not need to be submitted officially as they are verified using the TRF code on the score report the student submits.

https://www.uab.edu/admissions/apply/international/freshman

Application Deadlines

To get your answer early, submit your application early.

 

Incoming Semester         Deadlines for Priority Consideration*

Fall Semester                                          June 1

Spring Semester                                November 1

Summer Semester                               May 15

*Although applications submitted after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure ample time to review your application and render an admission decision.

 

https://www.uab.edu/admissions/apply/international/freshman

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through INTO portal