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An aging workforce, new technologies, and growing demand for experienced healthcare professionals make now the perfect time to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences submajor degree completion program from the UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences. Now available in the self-paced, competency-based UW Flexible Option format, this degree completion program offers students the opportunity to build on an associate level education and develop or strengthen skills in critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, informatics, management, and education in the health professions. Graduates will be prepared to assume a wide range of roles within both clinical and non-clinical settings such as hospitals and other patient care facilities, government organizations, or insurance companies. This program may also provide the foundation required for entry into advanced degree programs such as physical or occupational therapy, physician’s assistance, and more. This program is designed for returning adult learners with an associate degree. There is no time like the present to expand your career opportunities by earning your Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences submajor. Stay competitive in today’s job market and improve your opportunity for career advancement or career change. Best of all, your associate’s degree has already earned you 50% of the required bachelor’s degree credits. *Note: consult with advisers and professional graduate programs regarding specific program pre-requisites. The UW Flexible Option is especially designed for self-motivated, adult students who want to leverage their previous schooling, work skills, and knowledge to advance toward a degree. Professionals holding an associate degree will be awarded 60 credits toward the 120-credit degree completion minimum. Students have control over their learning schedule, allowing them to balance their unique work and family responsibilities with their educational goals. The online format of UW Flexible Option coupled with the elimination of set class schedules, gives students the freedom to learn when and where they choose. This self-paced program is ideal for: The UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences is widely recognized by employers for offering the largest number of health-related degree programs in Wisconsin, supplying quality graduates for high-demand positions. The research conducted by the UWM College of Health Sciences faculty and staff encompasses groundbreaking urban and population studies, biomedical research, advances in movement science, rehabilitation research and development, applied clinical technologies, and disease-prevention approaches. These activities are supported by the resources of four academic centers and 13 state-of-the-art laboratories within the college, and millions of dollars in funds from institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Education. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools. This program is a degree completion program. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences degree must have an earned associate degree (for which a minimum of 60 credits will be awarded towards the Health Sciences degree) OR earned at least 60 transferable credits to UW-Milwaukee (for which equivalent course credit will be applied toward the Health Sciences degree after transcripts are reviewed). This degree completion program is 120 credits. Your remaining credits include the General Education Requirements necessary for a UWM bachelor’s degree, any elective requirements, and the courses in your major that define this program. Click on each of the boxes below to learn about the specific courses you’ll take in that skill area. Demonstrate knowledge of the cause, origin, and nature of disease. Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, ethical values, scholarly activities, and contributions to the profession and post-baccalaureate education. Interpret and apply professional abilities and standards, including time management, professional organizational skills, self direction, and critical thinking skills through the competency-based format. Integrate methods of leadership, management, teaching/learning, and healthcare regulations into professional practice.
Professional communication skills in the workplace, including both written and oral communication. Learn to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Interact with culturally diverse communities. Demonstrate knowledge and application of best practices for professionalism, roles and responsibilities of health professionals, teamwork, communication, ethics, and collaborative practice. Analyze and interpret health-related data. Use publicly available data sets to interpret information and improve decision-making. Analyze and apply principles of healthcare delivery models and healthcare regulatory processes. Seek and analyze health information from a variety of sources.
Depending on your unique academic plan of study, you may be able to supplement your bachelor’s degree with a UW-Milwaukee certificate as part of your enrollment in the UW Flexible Option. You may choose to earn one (or more) of the following certificates. Please consult with your Success Coach to learn more about how these programs might fit in your academic plan. The UW Flexible Option offers working adults – like you – a more affordable way to finish a degree. Your coursework takes place in subscription periods – rather than semesters. These subscription periods start every single month, and are approximately 12 weeks long. Instead of paying based on your course or credit load, you choose between two flat rate tuition plans. Our unique subscription period structure and flat-rate tuition model means you are in control of both your schedule and your cost. You can switch back and forth between these tuition options with each new subscription period. For example, perhaps over the summer you do the Single Course option because your family is home on summer break, but once the kids go back to school in the fall you switch to the All-You-Can-Learn option. Financial Aid is available for this program. We also encourage speaking with your employer about workplace tuition assistance. Are there any additional fees? There are no segregated fees with this program, which saves you hundreds of dollars per credit hour. However, your tuition does not include the cost of textbooks or other special materials that may be required for individual courses. Finishing your degree is closer than you think! Schedule an advising call at 608-800-6762 or contact us at flex@uwex.wisconsin.edu. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences degree must have an earned Associate Degree (for which a minimum of 60 credits will be awarded towards the Health Sciences degree) OR earned 60 transferable credits to UW-Milwaukee (for which equivalent course credit will be applied toward the Health Sciences degree after transcripts are reviewed). The program prefers that candidates have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 from all prior accredited colleges and universities. Candidates with a total cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 are still considered for admission and are encouraged to apply. Please get in touch with an Enrollment Adviser for more information. Prior college transcripts from which you may transfer credit must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation). Still have questions? Check out our Admission FAQ page.Overview
Health science is 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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Pathology
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BMS 315X Human Pathophysiology II 2 BMS 314X Human Pathophysiology I 3 BMS 205X Introduction to Diagnostic Medicine 3
Ethics
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TherRec 303X Inclusive and Disability Programs in the Community 3 KIN 400X Ethics and Values in the Fitness & Health Professions 3 HS 311X Law and Ethics for Healthcare Professionals 3 TherRec 202X Disability, Society, & the Person 3 BMS 205X Introduction to Diagnostic Medicine 3
Professionalism
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BMS 433X Teamwork in the Health Professions 3 BMS 434X Professional Development in the Health Sciences 3 KIN 400X Ethics and Values in the Fitness & Health Professions 3
Leadership & Management
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BMS 433X Teamwork in the Health Professions 3 HS 102X Healthcare Delivery in the United States 3 HCA 220x Leading Healthcare Professionals 3
Interprofessional Communication
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BMS 433X Teamwork in the Health Professions 3 BMS 434X Professional Development in the Health Sciences 3 HCA 220x Leading Healthcare Professionals 3 BMS 245X Client Diversity in Health Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Approach 3
Equity in Healthcare
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TherRec 303X Inclusive and Disability Programs in the Community 3 TherRec 202X Disability, Society, & the Person 3 BMS 260X Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches 3 BMS 245X Client Diversity in Health Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Approach 3
Teamwork & Collaboration
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BMS 433X Teamwork in the Health Professions 3 BMS 434X Professional Development in the Health Sciences 3 HCA 220x Leading Healthcare Professionals 3
Data Literacy
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HS 102X Healthcare Delivery in the United States 3 BMS 205X Introduction to Diagnostic Medicine 3
Healthcare Delivery & Regulation
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BMS 434X Professional Development in the Health Sciences 3 HS 311X Law and Ethics for Healthcare Professionals 3 HS 102X Healthcare Delivery in the United States 3 BMS 260X Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches 3
Health Information Literacy
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BMS 205X Introduction to Diagnostic Medicine 3
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