BS Informatics at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Informatics prepares students to design and implement information-based solutions to real-world challenges from a human-centered perspective. Students learn to apply cutting edge technology to create practical, innovative solutions that improve lives. The program empowers students to become socially responsible innovators with technical skills to transform information into tangible benefits for individuals, organizations, and society.

Faculty: College of Communication and Information Sciences | Department: Library Information Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

Courses in the listed curriculum include IS 101 Introduction to Informatics, IS 210 Collab Programming with Gen AI, IS 220 Org Systms, Struc & Retrvl, IS 260 Database Design & Mod for Info, IS 310 Human-Centered Design, IS 350 User and Usability Testing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level freshman admission (not programme-specific): 4 units English, 3 units mathematics, 3 units natural sciences (two with labs) and 10 other academic units; ACT or SAT is required if the cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0 for 2027 entry (all applicants for 2028 entry).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

First-year priority deadlines: November 2 for Spring entry and December 4 for Summer/Fall entry. Applications are accepted through the UA Undergraduate App, and first-time freshmen may also apply through the Common App.

Transfer priority deadlines: October 1 for Spring entry and March 1 for Summer/Fall entry. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable); Alabama residents applying via the UA Undergraduate App pay no fee.

First-year applicants for a 2027 entry term must submit an ACT or SAT score if their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0; all students applying to enroll in 2028 must submit test scores.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ua.edu/apply/

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