Serve, care, and improve the lives of others
I knew I wanted to be in a Health setting, but I did not want to do clinical. I then looked into Public Health and loved it. I learned so much during my undergraduate in Health Services Management, which made me realize what I wanted as a career.
595 majors and degrees to choose from
Explore the range of majors and degrees available for IU students interested in health and wellness.
Biotechnology
Study this if you want to go on to medical school, work in sales or technical writing, or get a job in life sciences, pharmaceutical or agricultural industries.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
- Indianapolis
Community Health
Study this if you want to be a community health worker, dietician, nutritionist, teacher, medical or health services manager, or social worker.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
- Indianapolis
- Columbus
- Fort Wayne
Neuroscience
Study this if you want to go on to medical school or work as a researcher in biotechnology, the life sciences, or the pharmaceutical industry.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
- Indianapolis
- Northwest
- Southeast
Nursing
Study this if you want to become a registered nurse, licensed nurse, nursing assistant, nursing specialist or instructor.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
- Indianapolis
- Columbus
- East
- Fort Wayne
- Kokomo
- Northwest
- South Bend
- Southeast
Speech and hearing
Study this if you want to become a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, teacher, teacher or healthcare support worker.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
All of this was incredible real-world experience.
While earning his degree through IU Online, Gabriel Doucette completed an internship at Opportunities for Positive Growth, a co-op that assists clients with learning disabilities like autism. Leveraging his background in guitar and vocals, Gabriel was able to work with the co-op’s musical therapist to find music the clients enjoyed and even transitioned therapy sessions to Zoom when COVID-19 required social distancing.
Experiential learning opportunities
Get hands-on, real-world experience as you explore your chosen course of study at IU. The opportunities listed below are a sample of what IU students are able to do—check your campus’s school, division, or department for more info.
IU Simon Cancer Center Summer Research Program—Indianapolis
In this eight-week full-time program, high school and undergraduate students from populations underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral sciences will be paired with a research mentor to learn about research methodology and complete and present a project.
Clinical nursing simulation at IU Kokomo
Get real-world experience in a low-stakes environment at the St. Joseph Hospital Clinical Simulation Center at IU Kokomo. With four simulation rooms, the center helps nursing students develop skills and learn from mistakes without putting patients at risk.