University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, Alabama
Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work) at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work) is a MSW program at University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, offered on campus. It requires 60 credit hours (Regular Program) and takes four semesters (two academic years) full time. At $468 per credit, estimated tuition is $28,080 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 total credit hours). University of Alabama at Birmingham's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credit hours (Regular Program) |
| Length | Four semesters (two academic years) full time |
| Advanced standing | 42 total credit hours; Three semesters (Fall/Spring/Fall) full time; 2.5 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program |
| Field education | 900 total contact hours (Regular Program); 600 field practicum hours (Advanced Standing) |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | College of Arts & Sciences graduate tuition $468 per hour in-state; $1,109 per hour out-of-state (other fees not included) |
| Specializations | Clinical/Medical social work (health and behavioral health) |
From uab.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $28,080 is the 76th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 18 credits, about $8,424 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Alabama License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursNot less than 3,000 work hours of post-master's experience and 96 hour…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Alabama license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work) at University of Alabama at Birmingham Cost?
College of Arts & Sciences graduate tuition $468 per hour in-state; $1,109 per hour out-of-state (other fees not included). That works out to about $28,080 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Alabama at Birmingham.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work)?
60 credit hours (Regular Program), Four semesters (two academic years) full time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 42 total credit hours; Three semesters (Fall/Spring/Fall) full time; 2.5 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work) Require?
900 total contact hours (Regular Program); 600 field practicum hours (Advanced Standing), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to University of Alabama at Birmingham's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (Clinical/Medical Social Work) CSWE Accredited?
University of Alabama at Birmingham's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.