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IUPUI is a leader in health & life sciences, from our renowned schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry to the five hospitals located on our campus.

Each year, more than 1,300 students graduate from IUPUI prepared for careers in the life sciences. The campus offer more than 130 life sciences-related degrees in a dozen schools and more are on the way.

Preparing for Professional School Presentation

If you are preparing for professional school, watch this presentation to find out more about requirements, how to apply, and other valuable information.

Discover 8 Majors in Health & Life Sciences:

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Biomedical Engineering & Technology

Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology, and medicine to improve human health. The BME is a health care professional and may design instruments and devices or bring together knowledge from many sources to develop new procedures.

The Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) program blends electrical engineering technology fundamentals with the unique demands of the health-care environment. Graduates find employment opportunities in the hospital and medical industry as electronics and medical equipment technicians.

Cytotechnology

Cytotechnology is a medical laboratory specialty in which microscopic studies of cells from the human body are performed. The cytotechnologist studies cell samples to detect cellular changes indicative of cancer. In providing a means of early detection, cytology makes possible the early diagnosis of cancer, thus increasing the chances of a cure.

Dental Hygiene

Dental hygiene offers the opportunity to be a member of the dental health team providing educational, preventive, and therapeutic oral health services. Employment opportunities may be available in private dental practice, hospitals, public health, educational institutions, and research.

Environmental Health & Science

An environmental health specialist has a scientific background and works to solve environmental and human health problems through pollution prevention and control.

Nursing

Nursing graduates have the problem-solving skills necessary to practice nursing in a competent and responsible fashion. Graduates can function as practitioners in a variety of settings, including: acute and long-term care, community settings, home care and other nontraditional settings.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is the art and science of assisting people to do those activities/occupations that are important to them despite impairment, disability, or handicap. In this context, “occupation” refers to all of the activities that occupy people’s time and give meaning to their lives, primarily: activities of daily living, work and productive activities, and play and leisure skills.

Radiography

Radiography is a science involving the medical use of X rays in the diagnosis of disease. A radiologist is a physician specializing in this science, and a radiologic technologist (radiographer) is the technical assistant to the radiologist.

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and are actively involved in health promotion and disease prevention. They care for all types of patients, from the premature infant to the extremely old, and practice in a variety of settings, ranging from patients' homes to the highest level of critical care units.