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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree program that provides students with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.
The B.S. in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences offers hands-on career development in a classroom environment in which learning is delivered by outstanding faculty and complemented with real-world laboratory experiments. This degree offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience by collaborating directly with faculty members on laboratory-centered, independent research projects.
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- Guide to Majoring in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
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- BS in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Course List
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- Dual Degrees with Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
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- Being Pre-Med while a Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Major
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.
A list of the upper division courses required for completion of the degree is available for viewing here. A list of major electives is available for viewing here.
To add the major:
- Log into Athena
- Select Student
- Select “My Programs”
- Select “Add Major”
- Select Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences from the dropdown menu.
- 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
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]
