The University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks among the top 20 institutions receiving federal research funding. With more than $433 million dollars in funding, UAB is home to more than 100 research centers. The UAB Graduate School offers doctoral programs in 38 areas, post-masters education specialist programs in 7 areas, and master’s level programs in 42 areas, spanning across the disciplines. The UAB Graduate School seeks to nurture skills that transcend disciplinary boundaries, preparing graduate students to participate successfully in professional and academic arenas. With coordinated and interdisciplinary degree programs available, the UAB Graduate School offers students an opportunity to tailor their educational experience to their own career objective.