What Can I Do With a Major In Biomedical Physiology?

• Connect with your Career Consultant for help with job searching, resumes, interviewing skills, career options, applying to grad school, and much more. 

• Connect with your Academic Advisors. 

• Find research opportunities. 

• Reach out via email to faculty in your department.  

• If your research interests are outside of your department, the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) at UGA. Off campus research opportunities can be found at Research Experiences for Undergraduates. 

• If you're considering Pre-Health careers paths, connect with the UGA Pre-Health Advising Office. 

CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS 

• College of Veterinary Medicine Student Organizations and Clubs 

  • CVM clubs and organizations may be of interest to students who wish to pursue veterinary medicine professional programs. 

• College of Engineering Student Organizations and Clubs 

  • Engineering clubs and organizations – including the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), and Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) – may be of interest to students who wish to work in the industry. 

• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Clubs

  • CAES clubs and organizations including Block & Bridle, Pre-Vet Club, and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences. 

• Healthcare Student Organizations and Clubs 

  • View healthcare-related student organizations on UGA’s Involvement Network. 

Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)

• In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
• Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
• No Appointment Necessary!

Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

GENERAL

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Major-Specific

• CapYear

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) 

• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) CareerConnect 

• BioSpace 

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

• Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE) 

• Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Career Center Job Board 

Internships 

• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) 

• Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

• American Association for Medical Colleges
• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• PA Education Association
• American Dental Education Association
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• American Physical Therapy Association
• American Occupational Therapy Association
• National Association of Genetic Counselors
• American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
• Healthcare Professional Associations & Organizations List on JobStars
• Institute of Biological Engineering
• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
• Biomedical Engineering Society