The city of Huntsville (estimated metropolitan population is 280,000) is best known for the cluster of high-tech industries built around NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the U.S. Army's Redstone Arsenal, and the 2,000-acre Milton K. Cummings Research Park -- one of the nation's pre-eminent research parks.
There are many things to see in Huntsville, including the world-famous U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Tourist information, including details on hotels, restaurants, and local points of interest, can be found at the Huntsville Convention and Visitor's Bureau (256) 551-2230, and at Everything Alabama.

UAH is a key participant in one of the nation's major international centers for advanced technological research and utilizes its position in this environment to provide unique opportunities and creative programs for students, faculty, and the community. UAH is committed to maintaining a diverse academic community of the highest quality, and to providing an environment that facilitates intellectual, cultural, personal, and professional growth.

The UAH Department of Biological Sciences aspires to provide one of the best programs in the Southeast U.S. contributing to meeting these challenges through undergraduate and graduate education and research. Best is understood in terms of both quality and efficiency.For biological science majors, we want to ensure forward-looking, comprehensive curricula that meet the highest national standards.Through our programs in M.S and the interdisciplinary Biotechnology Ph.D degree and at the Postdoctoral level we aspire to provide thorough training and mentoring to cultivate future scientists, who are trained in cutting edge science to serve the national needs in both education and industry.