Program Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Immunology program offers a comprehensive education in the study of the immune system and its role in health and disease. Students receive a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and collaborate with a diverse scientific community. This program prepares graduates for careers in healthcare, biomedical research, and other fields that require a deep understanding of immunology, including biochemistry, cell biology, and medicine. The program is highly regarded, with UAB ranked as one of the "Best Global Universities for Immunology" by U.S. News & World Report.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Immunology is the study of the immune system, including the cells, organs, tissues, and the function the system plays in protecting humans against infectious diseases. It's the perfect foundation for a career in health care, biomedical research, or nearly anything that requires a white coat. Immunology is a collaborative field, and your training will come from a broad spectrum of the scientific community. You'll take classes in biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, taught through both the medical school and biology department. The program will help you prepare for a continued education or career in fields such as biochemistry, cell biology, cancer biology, infectious diseases, neurobiology, endocrinology, and cardiology.
Other:
UAB is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Best Global Universities for Immunology."
