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Biomedical Physiology BS



Overview

Biomedical Physiology is a rigorous, medical- and health-centered undergraduate program designed for students interested in understanding how the human body functions in health and disease. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physiology provides a strong foundation in human physiology, integrating biological, chemical, and quantitative sciences to prepare students for careers and advanced training in medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research.

This major is especially well suited for students pursuing pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-physician assistant, pre-anesthesia assistant, and pre-nursing pathways, as well as other health professional and biomedical graduate programs. Coursework emphasizes the physiological mechanisms that maintain health and examines how disease alters normal physiological function across organ systems. Although the program focuses on human medical physiology, core principles are applicable across species, making the degree highly relevant for students interested in veterinary medicine and comparative health sciences.

The Biomedical Physiology major features a broad and adaptable curriculum designed to help students tailor their coursework to medical, health-related, or veterinary career aspirations. Required courses provide advanced perspectives on physiology through lecture, discussion, and laboratory-based experiences, supported by essential training in biochemistry, statistics, and the physical sciences. A wide selection of upper-division electives enables students to explore specialized topics such as neuroscience, cardiovascular physiology, endocrinology, reproductive biology, molecular and cellular physiology, and the physiological basis of disease. A dedicated professional development course helps students build critical career skills, including scientific communication, professionalism, and preparation for medical and health professional school applications.

Housed within the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, the program is enriched by active biomedical research and close faculty mentorship. Faculty research spans neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease, cell and molecular biology, developmental and reproductive physiology, genetics and epigenetics, and the toxicological and pharmacological basis of disease and therapeutics. Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research, gaining hands-on experience relevant to medical, dental, veterinary, and health professional training.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Biomedical Physiology BS/Comparative Biomedical Sciences MS(Integrative Biomedical Physiology)(non-thesis) Biomedical Physiology BS/Public Health MPH(Biostatistics)(non-thesis) Biomedical Physiology BS/Public Health MPH(Environmental Health Science)(non-thesis) Biomedical Physiology BS/Public Health MPH(Epidemiology)(non-thesis) Biomedical Physiology BS/Public Health MPH(Health Policy and Management)(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Paul Eubig, Program Coordinator paul.eubig@uga.edu (706) 542-4376 Mrs. April Hitchcock-Watson, Advising Coordinator/Lead Advisor ahwatson@uga.edu (706) 542-4162

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area V Social Sciences

CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
Spring Year 1

Area V Social Sciences

CHEM 1212-1212D  General Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 1212L  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3

PEDB prefix course

Statistics Requirement

Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area IV Humanities & the Arts

Area IV World Languages & Global Culture

BIOL 1107  Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L  Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CHEM 2211-2211D  Modern Organic Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 2211L  Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
Spring Year 2

Additional Required Course

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

Biochemistry Requirement

BIOL 1108  Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area IV World Language & Global Culture

Major Elective

PHYS 1111-1111L  Introductory Physics-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
VPHY 3107-3107D  Integrative Concepts in Physiology I 4
    AND  VPHY 3107L  Integrative Concepts in Physiology Laboratory 1
Spring Year 3

Area V Social Sciences

PHYS 1112-1112L  Introductory Physics-Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics 4
VPHY 3108  Integrative Concepts in Physiology II 3
VPHY 3110  Careers in Biomedical Physiology and Professional Skills 3

VPHY Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

General Elective

General Elective

Major Elective

Major Elective

VPHY Elective

Spring Year 4

Additional Required Course

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements