Bachelor's degree · Tbilisi, Georgia

Bachelor of Pharmacy

The Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia is a four-year, eight-semester programme taught entirely in English, combining chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutical technology with practical dispensing work. Tbilisi makes it a realistic option for international students: tuition of $4,500 a year, a private university used to teaching mixed international cohorts, and a Spring 2026 start rather than a wait for autumn.

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University: The University of Georgia (UG)
Level: Bachelor's degree
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Language: English
Tuition: $4,500 per year
Next intake: Fall 2026

Who this program suits

This fits students who genuinely enjoy chemistry and biology and want a medicine-adjacent career without the length of an MD. You should be comfortable with laboratory work, calculations and detailed memorisation of drug names and mechanisms. It suits those planning further study or licensing back home. It is a poor fit if you want direct patient diagnosis and treatment, dislike chemistry, or expect a mainly theoretical, essay-based degree.

What you study

General, organic and analytical chemistry with laboratory practice
Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry as a basis for drug action
Pharmacology and toxicology: drug mechanisms, dosing and adverse effects
Pharmaceutical technology and formulation of solid and liquid dosage forms
Pharmacognosy and the chemistry of medicinal plant products
Pharmacy practice, dispensing, drug legislation and professional ethics

Where it leads

Community or hospital pharmacy roles, subject to registration in the country where you practise
Pharmaceutical industry work in quality control, production or regulatory affairs
Medical representative or drug information roles with pharmaceutical companies
Clinical trials and research support positions
Master's or PhD study in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy or pharmacology
Recognition varies: check with your home country's pharmacy council or licensing body before enrolling

What it costs

Tuition is $4,500 per year, so roughly $18,000 across the four years. Living in Tbilisi typically costs about $300-450 a month for shared or modest rented accommodation, food, transport and a phone plan, meaning a realistic annual budget of around $8,000-10,000 including tuition. Laboratory-heavy semesters may mean small costs for materials and textbooks.

What the university asks for

The document list for this program is not published with the program data, so the exact list is confirmed against your own school and identity documents before your file is submitted. Because the programme is taught in English and is science-intensive, strong results in chemistry and biology strengthen your file. Start early on translation and legalisation of your documents - the next intake is Spring 2026.

Questions students ask

Can I work as a pharmacist in my own country with this degree?

Possibly, but it is not automatic. Every country's pharmacy council sets its own rules on foreign degrees, often including an examination, supervised practice or additional coursework. Contact your national licensing body with the programme's four-year structure and curriculum before you apply.

Is the whole programme really taught in English?

Yes, lectures, laboratory sessions and assessments in the English-language track are delivered in English. You will pick up practical Georgian for daily life and pharmacy placements where local patients and staff are involved, and basic language courses help with that.

What does the Spring 2026 intake mean for my timeline?

Teaching begins in the spring semester rather than autumn, so you finish your eight semesters on a spring-to-spring cycle. Start gathering your documents well in advance: the exact list is confirmed against your own school records before your file goes in, and the visa and residence steps take several weeks on top of that.