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Click here to view the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Brochure.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree program that provides students with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. There are two areas of emphasis that you can choose from in this major.

The Area of Emphasis in Pharmaceutical Sciences is designed to enhance students’ foundational skills in drug development. In addition, students will learn skills and develop competencies in medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, drug delivery and quality control testing. Students completing the Area of Emphasis in the Pharmaceutical Sciences will have career opportunities in drug discovery, drug development, drug manufacturing, and quality control. Students are well prepared for both the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries or graduate programs in areas related to drug discovery and development.

The Area of Emphasis in Biomedical Sciences is designed to enhance students’ foundational skills in the basic biomedical sciences. In addition, students will learn skills and develop competencies in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, immunology and biomedical data science. Students completing the Area of Emphasis in Biomedical Sciences will have career opportunities in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, nursing or graduate programs in areas related to the basic biomedical sciences.

BS Pharmacuetical and Biomedical Sciences Courses

Career and Job Outlook for Pharmaceutical Scientists

Graduates of BS Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences program have various job opportunities in bio-pharmaceutical industry or continue further for Graduate or Professional Schools.

Program Curriculum

A typical program of study for students in the B.S. program is available for viewing here.

The required upper-division courses and major electives for each track are outlined in the Program of Study flyers for the Biomedical Sciences Track and the Pharmaceutical Sciences Track.

To add the major:

1. Log into Athena
2. Select Student
3. Select “My Programs”
4. Select “Add Major”
5. Select Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences from the dropdown menu.
6. Select “Next”, and then “Confirm”. (Note: Your new major may not immediately be shown under My Majors. If it does not appear after 14 days, contact the program’s undergraduate advisor, Leslie Standridge at [email protected].)

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

In order to achieve a B.S. in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, students must complete all BIOL, CHEM, ENGL, MATH, and PHYS courses as well as all PMCY courses with a grade of C or higher. A maximum of 1 course with a grade of C- or D in BIOL, CHEM, ENGL, MATH, PHYS, and PMCY prefix courses may be used to satisfy graduation requirements. Students must also complete all other undergraduate degree requirements as mandated by the University.

Minor — Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

A Minor in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences requires nine (9) hours of upper division course work and six (6) hours of major electives.  For a list of these courses please see Minor Requirements. All chosen courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher before the minor can be conferred. 

Additional Program Information

• Official UGA Bulletin Entry for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences – B.S.
• PBS Undergraduate Research Central
• Experiential Learning Opportunities
• Scholarship & Employment Opportunities
• BS/MS Dual Degree Program
• BS+STEM MBA Degree
• BS/PharmD Dual Degree – Double Dawgs

Contact Us

Gurvinder Singh Rekhi, Ph.D.
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Academic Professional Director, BSPS Program
R.C. Wilson Pharmacy Bldg, Rm 420
Office Phone: 706-542-5343
[email protected]

Leslie B. Standridge
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate Advisor
R.C. Wilson Pharmacy Bldg, Rm 402
Office Phone: 706-542-9755
[email protected]