UW-Milwaukee is a vitally important academic institution with an impressive alumni base, strong research profile, and deep community and global engagements. Our commitment to excellence and powerful ideas provides the best place to learn and work for students, faculty and staff. We are a leading driver for sustainable prosperity of the region and the state.<\/p>\n
The long range physical development plan is advancing our mission with an essential renovation project for Health Sciences.<\/p>\n
High Demand Careers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Students and parents look to UW-Milwaukee’s established Health Science programs to prepare for careers in the health fields. The U.S. Bureau of labor statistics estimates health sciences job growth will expand by 7-25% over the next decade. Our graduates have a placement rate of over 98% within 1 year of graduation.\u00a0 These jobs directly help grow Wisconsin’s economy.<\/p>\n The need for 51ÁÔÆæ Health Sciences graduates is demonstrated through ongoing scholarships and over 500 clinical partnerships around the state..<\/p>\n ______________________________________________<\/p>\n Largest number of Health Science degree programs in Wisconsin:<\/strong><\/p>\n About 2000 students are enrolled annually in the established programs of Biomedical Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Health Informatics & Administration, Kinesiology, and Communication Sciences & Disorders.<\/p>\n ______________________________________________<\/p>\n Increase Healthcare Talent for Wisconsin:<\/strong><\/p>\n Wisconsin’s healthcare professionals are in greater demand than ever. The project will increase student capacity by 10-15% and provide a faster path to graduation with earlier acceptance into degree programs.<\/p>\n ______________________________________________<\/p>\n A leader in Health Sciences Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n New facilities will support expanded interdisciplinary education with a health sciences simulation center adjacent to the recently completed nursing simulation center. It will enhance the student educational experience and maximize synergies that can only come with adjacency.\u00a0 The programs will teach continuum of care, emulating the best practices in healthcare and providing students a head-start in their careers.\u00a0 It will provide Wisconsin with health care professionals ready to care for\u00a0 patients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Listen to our story —<\/p>\n