UGA Career Center

UGA Specific Information for Biomedical Physiology

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physiology enables students to further their knowledge and understanding of how living organisms function. This major offers a broad catalog of coursework, allowing students to customize their experience to pursue careers and specific interests in a variety of biomedical science-related fields, including human healthcare, veterinary medicine, and the life-science industries. Flexibility is built into the curriculum to enable students to meet preprofessional coursework requirements. This multifaceted approach will optimally prepare students for subsequent training in professional and graduate programs and meet the diverse needs of the healthcare, biomedical, and life-sciences industries.

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Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Biomedical Physiology*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

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.

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, 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.

Employment Websites

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

Internships

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
SCA – Internships; Gap Years (room/board/stipend)

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Biomedical Physiology majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)
McRae Family Dental	Shadowing Intern

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Biomedical Physiology majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)
Emory University	Anesthesiology, MS
University of Georgia	Comparative Biomedical Sciences, MS