The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) at The University of Alabama allows high-achieving undergraduate students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time, at a lower cost. By taking graduate-level courses during your senior year, you can graduate with a competitive edge and a head start on your career.
Why Choose the Accelerated Master’s Program
- Save Time: Begin your master’s degree before finishing your undergraduate program
- Gain an Advantage: Enter the workforce with an advanced degree and stronger credentials
- Stay Ahead: Seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate study
How AMP Works
Eligible students may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework during their senior year. These courses can count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees, helping accelerate the path to completing two degrees.
Not all programs participate in AMP. View participating programs and requirements in the Graduate Catalog.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Accelerated Master’s Program, you must:
- Have completed at least 90 undergraduate hours at the start of your program
- Have an UA GPA of at least 3.7*
*Some programs require a higher GPA and/or admissions test score. Visit the Graduate Catalog for more information.
How To Apply
To apply, complete The University of Alabama Graduate School application. Within the application, indicate that you are a current UA student applying to AMP.
Learn More About AMP
Speak with your undergraduate advisor and the graduate program director in your AMP program of interest.
For general information, register for an upcoming AMP virtual information session.
Costs
As an AMP student, you remain classified as an undergraduate while enrolled in graduate coursework. This means:
Eligible students may apply during their eighth semester at UA and must meet the following criteria:
- In certain circumstances, undergraduate merit scholarships may be used to offset the cost of AMP coursework
- Students are not eligible for Graduate School funding or assistantships until they have earned an undergraduate degree
Using Your Undergraduate Scholarship for Graduate Study
Students who are awarded an automatic merit, UA Competitive Admissions/Achievement or Alabama Prestige Scholarships through Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, and who maintain eligibility requirements, may apply remaining scholarship semesters toward graduate or law school at The University of Alabama.
For more information on AMP scholarship extension opportunities, please visit our Undergraduate Scholarships page.
AMP Scholarship Extension Opportunities
Alabama residents enrolled in AMP may be eligible for a one- or two-semester scholarship extension to support continued study at UA.
This applies to students who received:
- Automatic merit scholarships
- UA Competitive Admissions/Achievement Scholarships
- Alabama Prestige Scholarships
- Select program-based scholarships (eligibility varies)
For more information on AMP scholarship extension opportunities, please visit our Undergraduate Scholarships page.
How AMP Launched Peyton’s Aerospace Career
Peyton Strickland, a Goldwater Scholar and one of Aviation Week’s “20 Twenties,” used the Accelerated Master’s Program to jumpstart a career in aerospace. After an internship with NASA, Peyton now designs and tests Mars ground equipment in Cape Canaveral.