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What Can You Do With a Diagnostic Imaging Degree?

If you’re considering earning a bachelor’s degree or currently working toward a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging degree, chances are you’ve already spent a number of years working as an ultrasound technician or other medical imaging professional and are looking for a new challenge. Here are some jobs you should consider.
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UW-Parkside, Nicolet College Announce Transfer Agreements For UW Flexible Option BSBA 

The 100 percent online University of Wisconsin-Parkside Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) offered through UW Flexible Option is now more readily available to students in Northern Wisconsin, thanks to two articulation agreements recently signed by UW-Parkside and Nicolet College.
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Occupational Therapy Program Director Uses Health Sciences Degree as Stepping Stone to Education Career

For Andrew Min, an alumnus of the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences program offered through the UW Flexible Option, being a student helped him realize that teaching is his true calling. Andrew, who graduated in September 2022 from UW-Milwaukee, is currently teaching in-person associate degree-level occupational therapy courses at Bates Technical […]
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Thinking About Getting Your Bachelor’s Degree? Consider a BSBA For Higher Earning Potential 

People with bachelor’s degrees will make more money over the course of their lifetimes than those with a high school diploma - in some cases, more than $1 million more. Buffered by recent research indicating that 66% of Americans believe that public four-year colleges are worth the cost, if you’ve considered going back to school to get or finish your bachelor’s degree, such as a bachelor’s degree in business administration (BSBA), now is the time. 
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Cybersecurity Expert Returns to School, Completes IST Program

By finishing the online IST program, Torry opened new doors for his education and hopes to one day earn a master’s degree.
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Director at Microsoft and IST Faculty Member Uses Dual Careers to Help Others Cultivate Their Potential

Dee Piziak shares her decades of industry experience with students in UW-Milwaukee’s online IST program offered through UW Flexible Option.  
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How One Sonographer Plans to Transition Her Love of Scanning into Other Career Paths with a Diagnostic Imaging Degree

Stacy Tauke, a student in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging program, is leveraging her expertise in the radiology field to get her four-year degree, and so far, she’s thriving.
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Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate Course Gets Upgrade: How It Can Help You Help Others Struggling with Substance Use

If you’ve ever considered helping those struggling with substance use, now is a great time. As of November 1, new course material including practical applications, discussions, case studies, and more has been added to the online University of Wisconsin-Madison Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate program offered through the UW Flexible Option.
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Partner at Accounting and IT Firm Earns IST Degree

The online IST bachelor's degree program offered through UW Flexible Option fit perfectly into Michael Senkbeil's busy schedule.
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Diagnostic Imaging Degree Helps Graduate Earn Promotion

The UW Flexible Option gave this Diagnostic Imaging graduate the skills to support others on a larger scale and grow within the medical field.
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UW-Milwaukee Online Degrees offered through UW Flexible Option Earn Top Ranking

UW-Milwaukee online bachelor degree programs ranked No. 35 by U.S. News & World Report. Four UW Flexible Option degrees included.
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