Let Your Curiosity Become a Cure
Go beyond technical skills and chart the future of biomedicine. You will learn how to become a leader in academics, government labs or private industry as you open the door to research and discovery.
At 妻友社区鈥檚 Department of Biomedical Sciences, you鈥檒l find comprehensive bachelor鈥檚 and doctoral degrees with faculty dedicated to your success. Our bachelor鈥檚 program provides a solid foundation in scientific principles, practical skills and problem-solving aptitude. Our doctoral program takes you to the next level with advanced knowledge and skills.
Our Degrees
Take your education to any height. With degrees available at the bachelor鈥檚 and doctoral level, Georgia Southern will take you beyond dreams and into success.
The Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Biomedical Sciences is designed to prepare students for medical, dental, physician assistant, pharmacy or veterinary schools as well as careers in research, pharmacology or biotech. Our unique courses help you discover the perfect biomedicine career as you refine your skills. You’ll build a ready-to-go professional portfolio that immediately sets you apart, making you competitive for jobs, graduate programs or advanced studies right after graduation.
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences prepares you for diverse and leadership-oriented careers by cultivating expert-level research independence, advanced analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate and manage complex scientific projects in academic, industrial and clinical settings.
Note: Ph.D. program is scheduled for Fall 2026 launch with the inaugural cohort, pending final approval from SACSCOC.
Leading Minds, Modern Labs
Our students train under nationally recognized faculty using cutting-edge technology in modern research labs. Students will learn skills and techniques in core biomedical methods such as DNA analysis, gene expression, microscopy, data analysis and modeling, biochemical techniques, cell and tissue culture, and much more.
Pursuit of Advanced Health Graduate Programs
A Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences provides a rigorous pre-professional foundation by covering the core scientific prerequisites (like biochemistry, human physiology and molecular biology) required for entrance exams (e.g., MCAT, DAT) and advanced coursework, while also cultivating the essential critical thinking and research skills necessary for success in clinical and public health graduate programs, such as medical, dental, optometry and other health doctoral programs.
Research Opportunities
Join our expert faculty in their work and earn your place as a co-author of academic publications.
Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. facultyHands-On Learning
Strengthen your problem-solving skills through guided labs and real research experiences.
Prepare for What鈥檚 Next
Gain the background needed for professional programs, advanced research and careers that move biomedicine forward.
Take Flight into Your Dream Career
$100,890 median salary for medical scientists in 2023
From pharmacology and biochemistry to drug discovery and molecular biology, our programs prepare students to explore the frontiers of biomedical science. Whether you鈥檙e beginning with a Bachelor of Science or advancing through a Ph.D., you鈥檒l develop the skills to solve complex biomedical problems and drive innovation in research. Career pathways include professional programs such as medical, physician assistant, veterinary and dental school; research roles in university, government and private industry laboratories; and graduate study leading to careers in academia and the biotech industry. Graduates can go on to become lab scientists, biomedical researchers and healthcare practitioners, as well as leaders in public health, policy and science communication.
