What Can I Do With a Major In Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences?
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 to choose from within 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, and nursing or graduate programs in areas related to the basic biomedical sciences.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program are well prepared to fill critical roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Graduates will be especially well prepared for careers in drug development, drug discovery, pharmaceutical production, government or university research laboratories, medical device development, and nutraceutical development.
** Includes Self-Employed
CAMPUS CONNECTIONS
- UGA Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
- Student Organizations through Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant for help with job searching, resumes, interviewing skills, career options, applying to grad school, and much more.
FINDING RESEARCH
- On-Campus: use the UGA Career Guide for templates and guidance on reaching out to faculty to gain research experience, the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) at UGA can also support you in finding research opportunities.
- Off-Campus: Research Experiences for Undergraduates offered through the National Science Foundation and ORISE Fellowships offered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education are great options. The Career Center can help you prepare your materials for research fellowship applications. You can also search for research internships and full and part-time positions in Handshake.
PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS: The UGA Career Center offers support specifically for you through Pre-Health Appointments, which can be scheduled through Handshake.
The Career Center can help you:
- explore roles in healthcare
- prepare application materials
- prepare for interviews
- navigate growth years.
You can self-enroll in our Career Development Resources eLC for Pre-Health Students for helpful information that you can access from anywhere at any point. If you have questions specifically about GPA, application walkthroughs, and prerequisite course requirements for professional programs, schedule an appointment with the Pre-Professional Advising Office.
Career Spotlights from My Next Move:
- 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.
GENERAL
- Handshake (job board for UGA students to apply to full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities)
- LinkedIn (networking platform with a public job board)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
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The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 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) |
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| Augusta University | Medicine, MD | Augusta University | Medicine, MD | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | Osteopathic Medicine, DO | Medical Sales College | Medical Sales, License | University of Georgia | Business Administration, MBA | University of Georgia | Pharmacy, PharmD | University of Georgia | Pharmacy, PharmD | University of Georgia | Pharmacy, MS | University of Georgia | Pharmacy, PharmD | University of Georgia | Comparative Biomedical Science, MS | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Pharmacy, PharmD |