The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a dynamic and leading teaching and research university located in Birmingham, Alabama. UAB students learn from -- and work alongside -- some of the world's top researchers, scholars, performers, and experts. With over 120 areas of study, including popular and innovative programs like digital forensics, genetics and genomic sciences, and neuroscience, UAB gives students the benefit of globally recognized faculty, exciting academic challenges, and experiences that will fully prepare them for graduate school, professional school, or a future in the job.