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Health Sciences Programs at UWEC

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Start your path toward a rewarding career at Wisconsin's premiere health sciences university. Learn from award-winning faculty in cutting-edge labs all while working with our world-class collaborators at Mayo Clinic Health System. 

Whether you want to change the face of medicine, improve patient care, earn your undergraduate degree and work toward a master’s degree at UW-Eau Claire, or attend a prestigious medical college, we’re here to help make those dreams come true.

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Becoming a Blugold brings endless opportunities - ones that you'll only find at UW-Eau Claire.

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Research With Mayo Clinic Health System
One of only three collaborations like it, UWEC’s research collaboration with Mayo Clinic Health System provides incredible opportunities for Blugolds to partner with physicians and clinic staff to develop needed solutions for real-world problems.
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Blugold Biomedical Innovator Program
Join the Blugold Biomedical Innovator Program, a revolutionary partnership between UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System focused on preparing the healthcare leaders of tomorrow. Start research in your first year as a Biomedical Innovator, alongside a UWEC faculty member and a Mayo Clinic Health System professional. Receive personalized mentorship, invitations to exclusive events hosted by Mayo Clinic Health System, and up to $32,000 in scholarships. Plus, earn up to $3,000 per summer working on research.
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Brand New Science and Health Sciences Building
This new state-of-the-art building designed for students studying health sciences will include everything from research labs to a simulation center to shared research workspaces with Mayo Clinic Health System. Opening in 2027.

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Endless Research Opportunities
Nearly half of all Blugolds participate in a research experience before graduation.
Mayo Clinic Health System A Top UWEC Employer
The renowned health organization was the #1 employer of all Blugold grads in 2022-2023.
Huge Funding = Huge Impact
A $9.4 million state workforce development grant awarded to UWEC is making a better future for rural healthcare in Wisconsin and creating jobs for many Blugolds.
Investing in the Health Sciences
UWEC was awarded $340.3 million to build a state-of-the-art Science and Health Sciences Building for students pursuing STEM careers.
Next Generation of Medical Pioneers
Each year, 10 students are selected for the Blugold Biomedical Innovator program, directly connecting them to research with Mayo Clinic Health System professionals.
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One-Of-A-Kind Health Careers Center
A specialized career center focused solely on assisting students in exploring and preparing for admission into health professional programs is a cornerstone of studying health sciences at UW-Eau Claire.
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Blugold Supercomputing Cluster
Being at the forefront of medical science requires access to advanced technology, and the two Blugold Supercomputing Clusters on campus offer an opportunity for UW-Eau Claire students and faculty to further collaborate with Mayo Clinic Health System.

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UW-Eau Claire's research agreement with Mayo Clinic Health System was one of the main reasons I applied to the university. Mayo Clinic is one of the best hospitals in the world, so knowing that it is heavily involved in our undergraduate research is exciting.

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Biology - Microbiology Emphasis

Growing Majors, Countless Possibilities

UWEC is routinely adding new, in-demand academic programs to prepare students for rewarding careers in the health sciences. Explore our current offerings below.

Undergraduate Programs
Pre-Professional Paths
Graduate Programs
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Changing Lives Before Graduation

Zach Caterer partnered with faculty and Mayo Clinic Health System to investigate improving kidney disease diagnosis using novel infrared light-based imaging.

Nathan Donovan
On Dec. 21, Nathan Donovan will graduate from UW-Eau Claire after 3.5 years with a 3.88 GPA, a bachelor’s degree in biology and a preprofessional health science minor with plans to apply to medical school. On the soccer pitch, he is the 2024 NCAA Division III national soccer player of the year and scholar-athlete of the year, in addition to being a two-time All-American.
Marnie Britton grad portrait
Marnie Britton chose to complete for RN to BSN program at UW-Eau Claire because she knew it was the best program to both enhance the skills to applied as Mayo emergency room nurse and provide the flexibility to advance her nursing education while working full-time. She accomplished all this while doing community outreach that earned her the 2024 Future Nurse Leader award from the Wisconsin Nursing Association.
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