Health care is evolving faster than ever—and it needs leaders who can think across disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Health Innovation, offered through a unique partnership between MSOE and the Medical College of Wisconsin, prepares students to improve health care systems for patients, providers and communities by combining health science, technology, data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and business principles.

This interdisciplinary program empowers students to become innovators, problem-solvers and change agents in a rapidly transforming industry.

Why Health Innovation?

Today’s health challenges are complex—and solving them requires more than clinical expertise alone. The B.S. in Health Innovation prepares students to:

• Apply technology and data to improve health outcomes
• Understand health systems from clinical, operational and policy perspectives
• Use AI and analytics beyond direct patient care
• Lead innovation across health care organizations, research environments and public health systems

Program Pathways

Students choose the pathway that best aligns with their goals—whether that means graduate school or entering the workforce.

Direct-to-Graduate School (4+1 Pathway)

This  option allows students to earn both a B.S. in Health Innovation from MSOE and a master’s degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in five years. Graduate program options include:

• Precision Medicine
• Clinical and Translational Science
• Global Health Equity
• Public Health

How it works:

• Years 1–3: Undergraduate coursework at MSOE
• Year 4: Combination of undergraduate courses at MSOE and online graduate courses at MCW
• Year 5: Fully online graduate study through MCW. Students who meet MCW admissions criteria are directly admitted into their chosen graduate program.

Students who begin in the 4+1 pathway but decide to enter the workforce after earning their bachelor’s degree will receive a graduate certificate from Medical College of Wisconsin after completing 12 credits of graduate coursework during their senior year.

Direct-to-Career

Students who plan to enter the workforce after completing their bachelor’s degree can pursue career-focused preparation during four years of study at MSOE. Specialization options include:

• User Experience
• Pre-professional pathways (such as pre-med, anesthesia assistant or pharmacy)

These tracks prepare students with practical, in-demand skills for a wide range of health innovation roles.

What makes this program distinct?

• Interdisciplinary by design: Integrates health science, data science and business principles
• Technology-forward: Emphasizes AI, data analytics and systems thinking
• Hands-on learning: Includes lab work, team-based projects and real-world simulations
• Direct graduate pathways: Offers seamless transitions to select Medical College of Wisconsin graduate programs

You may want to consider Health Innovation if you …

• Are interested in health but want broader career options than traditional clinical paths
• Enjoy problem-solving, data and systems-level thinking
• Want to apply technology and innovation to improve lives
• Aspire to lead change in health care, research or public health

The program is made possible by the generous support of MCW Flourishing, through a transformative investment from the Kern Family Foundation.