B.S. Health Sciences

One major, many possible paths

A degree in health sciences allows you to explore a number of fields related to clinical health and prepares you for a wide variety of career options.

You’ll learn how the aging process affects people physically and psychologically—and how society can better serve them—from expert practitioners and nationally renowned scholars, explore the ins and outs of clinical health care—both in the United States and across the globe, and discover how disabilities impact society.

You’ll explore how rehabilitation is a vital part of care delivery, how proper nutrition and health care promotion initiatives can improve overall wellness, how research improves patient outcomes in a variety of ways, and much more!

As your studies progress, you can choose to keep your interests broad or focus on a specific area. You tailor the program to best prepare for your specific career or graduate school program. It’s all up to you!

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What jobs can you land after graduating?

  • Activities director
  • Assistant athletic director
  • Behavioral health coordinator
  • Clinical research technician
  • Community health worker
  • ER technician
  • Fellowship coordinator
  • Health program coordinator
  • Health-care administrator
  • Home health aide
  • Insurance claims examiner
  • Medical research coordinator
  • Medical device sales representative
  • Medical scribe
  • Nursing technician
  • Patient access specialist
  • Patient care representative
  • Patient service representative
  • Registered behavior technician (ABA Therapist)
  • Rehabilitation support specialist
  • Wellness coach
Hannah Romero De Gante

By studying health sciences at IU Indianapolis, I have been presented with valuable learning opportunities that have allowed me to immerse myself in different experiences related to my aspired occupational therapy career. With the help of the health science faculty and program, I was able to have the wonderful opportunity to assist in research on musculoskeletal health and physical function at University Hospital.

Hannah Romero De Gante, Health Sciences Student

$45,760median annual entry-level clinical health wage

13%growth in health care jobs anticipated by 2031

What advanced-degree programs can you pursue?

Our health sciences graduates have applied their training in a variety of ways, proving to be valuable players in integrated health care teams.

Many students advance into graduate or professional schools on their way to becoming clinical health professionals at higher levels.

Surveys of former health science program alumni indicate recent graduates have matriculated successfully into the following programs:

Occupational Therapy

  • Breanu University (master’s)
  • IU Indianapolis (OTD)
  • University of Indianapolis (master’s)

Physician Assistant Studies Programs

  • Alderson Broaddus
  • Butler University
  • IU Indianapolis
  • University of Toledo

Other Graduate/Professional Studies:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Epidemiology: University of Puerto Rico (MPH)
  • Health Administration: University of Cincinnati (master’s)
  • Health Informatics: IU Indianapolis (master’s)
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Indiana University (Ph.D.)
  • Pharmacy: Creighton University (PharmD)
  • Public Health (master’s)
    • IU Indianapolis
    • Tufts University
    • University of Indianapolis
  • Social Work (master’s)
    • IU Indianapolis
    • IU Bloomington