The Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PBS) is an interdisciplinary program with basic science research spanning broad areas, including molecular pharmacology and pharmaceutics, drug discovery and delivery, protein engineering, and medicinal chemistry. It is one of two academic departments at UGA’s College of Pharmacy.

The PBS Department offers graduate programs culminating in a Master of Sciences (M.S.) as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The programs provide world-class research and educational opportunities in pharmaceutical and biomedical science research with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. The programs are offered in a comprehensive, hands-on atmosphere designed to train scientists who plan to work at the top of their profession.

At the undergraduate level, the PBS Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences. This degree offers hands-on career development in a classroom environment in which learning is delivered by outstanding faculty and complemented with real-world laboratory experiments. The B.S. can be coupled with other programs to generate exciting Double Dawg dual degree opportunities.  In addition, students interested in the field of oncology may add a minor in Cancer Therapeutic to their studies.  This minor prepares students, particularly those pursuing graduate or professional health education, for future contributions to oncology and translational medicine. This program is designed to enhance students’ understanding of cancer research, clinical trials, and drug development, equipping them with the knowledge and skills relevant to careers in biomedical research, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sciences.