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Regenerative Bioscience - B.S.

General Information

Degree & Major:

College Name:

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Department Name:

Animal and Dairy Science

Contact:

Robert Dove
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
crdove@uga.edu
706-583-0796

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Degree Requirements

College-wide Requirements

University-wide Requirements

Description:

Regenerative bioscience is a field of study that aims to develop new ways to replace, repair, or regenerate human and animal cells, tissues, or organs from a pathologic/diseased condition. In cases of severe injury or disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, etc.), the endogenous repair mechanisms of the body are limited and often there remains no effective treatments. Therefore, the goal of regenerative bioscience is to find a way to cure previously untreatable injuries and diseases.

The Regenerative Bioscience major curriculum will provide the necessary background information on biological and physiological processes and the molecular and cellular repair of tissues and organ systems in disease and injury states. Students will understand current and emerging concepts in regenerative bioscience from basic to translational science and how these paradigms are being used to treat complex diseases and injuries. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of cell therapy and cell manufacturing approaches, gene editing tools used to alter disease progression, tissue engineering and bioengineering of novel therapies, and the development of medical devices and novel diagnostics. Students will become familiar with the current state of the regenerative bioscience industry and the process of bringing new products to market. The program will include applied- and experiential-learning opportunities through hands-on research and laboratory experiences where students will develop key critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, a wide number of electives allow students enrolled in this major to tailor the program to emphasize either human or animal health.

Details

Career Opportunities:

The Regenerative Bioscience major will provide students with the knowledge and skills to participate in a range of regenerative bioscience-related careers and to successfully compete for highly competitive professional school positions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, anesthesiology, and veterinary medicine. This major will also prepare students for graduate programs in cutting edge fields like tissue engineering and neuroscience. Students majoring in regenerative bioscience will be excellent candidates for careers in hospitals and clinics, veterinary practices, and various allied health professions. This major will also prepare students for regenerative medicine, biomedical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industry positions in the state, nationally, and internationally.

Expectations
of Transfer Students:

Students must have taken courses in general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and precalculus math (check with advisor of this program for specific course sequence requirement).