School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration

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The UW-Milwaukee School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration offers two exciting areas of study.

The Biomedical Sciences programs focus on the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases across all systems and parts of the human body through laboratory-based testing and diagnostic imaging.

The Health Care Administration programs help develop basic business principles and tools that students need for effective decision-making in a health care setting.

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Considering a Career in Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration?

Explore the wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate program options for you to achieve your academic and career aspirations in Biomedical Sciences or Health Care Administration.

Laboratory Based Programs
Biomedical Sciences Laboratory students learn to detect, diagnose, prevent and treat diseases by testing bodily fluids, tissues and cells.
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Diagnostic Imaging Programs
Biomedical Sciences Diagnostic Imaging students learn to use sound waves or X-rays and contrast media to detect, diagnose, prevent and treat diseases.
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Health Care Administration Programs
Learn key business principles – finance, health information systems, strategic planning, human resource management and marketing – that together can lead to leadership roles in organizations of every size.
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Health Sciences Programs
Health Sciences programs are the application of science to health, including the study of medicine, nutrition and other health-related topics and how they affect humans.
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Making a Difference

The School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration is a vibrant, interprofessional learning environment for students. We train, in accredited programs, future health professionals who work directly with patients (radiography, sonography), perform clinical laboratory testing (medical laboratory science), and who work in leadership roles held by managers in hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies and medical offices. We also offer more broad degrees for students who are interested in biomedical research and degree completion in related health fields.  

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Biomedical Sciences students go beyond books and get extensive training on microscopes and lab equipment that simulates the work you will do in your career.
Biomedical Sciences students go beyond books and get extensive training on microscopes and lab equipment that simulates the work they will do in their careers.
You'll work with expert, caring professors and cross-train with students in other health specialties for a strong educational foundation.
You’ll work with expert, caring professors and cross-train with students in other health specialties for a strong educational foundation.
Biomedical Sciences students will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with leading researchers.
Biomedical Sciences students have the opportunity to work side-by-side with leading researchers.
Radiologic Technology students working with facuty member on how to take a clear image of an arm.
Digital Imaging students have the opportunity to work with the most up-to-date equipment being used in practice.
Diagnostic Imaging students using the Virtual Reality Laboratory to build their skills.
Diagnostic Imaging students get to build their skills using the Virtual Reality Laboratory.
All Health Care Administration students participate in a semester-long internship, which provides an integrative educational and fieldwork experience.
All Health Care Administration students participate in a semester-long internship, which provides an integrative educational and fieldwork experience.
Health Care Administration students have many great placement opportunities in and around the Milwaukee area.
Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration students have many great internship placement opportunities in and around the Milwaukee area, including hospitals and clinics. The students are learning in the communities they will eventually serve.
Health Care Administration students will master the basic business principles and tools that you’ll need for effective decision-making when you enter this field: finance, information systems, strategic planning, human resource management and marketing.
Health Care Administration students master the basic business principles and tools that they’ll need for effective decision-making when they enter this field: finance, information systems, strategic planning, human resource management and marketing.
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