Biomedical Sciences: Biomedical Science

BS

Medical tests are critical to the accurate detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and so are the scientists who analyze and interpret those tests in the lab. If you enjoy science and its practical application, particularly in health care or related research, a degree in biomedical sciences could be for you.

With the BS Biomedical Sciences degree, you can be part of a wide variety of continually changing, dynamic professions, all with good long-term career prospects.

• You’ll gain a strong science background, professional management skills and technical expertise, all of which you can put to practice in our modern laboratory facilities.
• Our graduates quickly find employment upon graduation.

Employment Outlook

Learn more about career opportunities in laboratory science at laboratorysciencecareers.com.

Earnings

The median annual wage for medical and clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $61,890 in May 2024.

Expected Growth

Employment of medical laboratory technologists is projected to grow 2 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.

An increase in the aging population is expected to lead to a greater need to diagnose medical conditions, such as cancer or type 2 diabetes, through laboratory procedures.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians.

Related Programs

• Biomedical Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science, BS
• Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences Degree Completion Program, BS
• Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences UW Flexible Option Program, BS
• Biomedical Sciences, MS
• Health Science, PhD

Admission Criteria

The following requirements must be met before beginning the professional course (junior and senior level courses) of the biomedical science major:

1. Completion of a minimum of 86 semester hours of coursework, including all required courses and UWM General Education Requirements
2. An overall minimum UWM GPA of 2.5
3. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the specified science courses:
   • Chemistry: 102, 104, 221, 341, 342, 501
   • Biomedical Sciences: 202, 203, 325, 383
   • Biomedical Sciences: 301-305, 427, 428
4. A minimum grade of ‘C’ in all junior level science courses

Application Process

You must complete the following steps in the application process:

1. Complete the application (PDF) and return it by Dec. 1 of your junior year to:
   Department of Biomedical Sciences Program Office
   College of Health Sciences
   University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
   Enderis Hall, Room 411
   Milwaukee, WI 53201
2. Submit an autobiography, along with your application, describing yourself and your accomplishments. Text should be one-page, double-spaced on 8.5 x 11” paper and include:
   • Your work experience, including any in health care
   • Your reasons for choosing the biomedical sciences as your profession
   • Your future goals

Review of Applicants

The College of Health Sciences Office of Student Affairs, together with the Department of Biomedical Sciences undergraduate program director, will review all application files for the biomedical science major in January to verify that the admission criteria have been satisfied and the files are complete.

Important Information

• You need to meet with your advisor to review transcripts and complete a degree audit to make sure that your academic records are in order.
• Limited employment during the summer semester is recommended.
• You are expected to register for classes at UWM at the beginning of the summer, fall and spring semesters of your senior year. University fees will be charged.

For details on the course and credit requirements for the BS in Biomedical Sciences:Biomedical Sciences, please visit the course catalog: 
https://catalog.uwm.edu/health-professions-sciences/biomedical-sciences-health-care-administration/biomedical-sciences/biomedical-sciences-biomedical-science-bs/#planofstudytext

To schedule an advising appointment, call 414-229-5047 or visit Cunningham Hall, Room 135.

You can also see the name of your advisor and contact them directly by accessing your student center in PAWS.