Additional Healthcare-Related Majors, Minors, Certificates, and Programs

There are many more health-related majors, minors, certificates, and programs on the IU Bloomington campus. HPPLC does not provide advising for preparation for or admission to any of these programs. If you have questions, would like more information, or would like to speak with an advisor about the following programs, please first contact the specific departments linked or listed below.

Please note: new majors, minors, certificates, and programs are constantly being added at IU Bloomington. While we seek to keep this list as up-to-date as possible, it may not be complete. If you have information on a program that you think we should consider listing, please send an email to HPPLC at hpplc@indiana.edu.

 

College of Arts and Sciences

• Animal Behavior
• Applied Physics (Medical Physics)
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Cultures of Science and Medicine (through History and Philosophy of Science)
• Human Biology
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Social Science and Medicine Minor
• Speech and Hearing Sciences

 

School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

• Athletic Training
• Dietetics
• Exercise Science
• Fitness Specialist
• Health Education - Secondary Teacher Preparation
• Human Development/Family Studies
• Nutrition Science
• Public Health
• Therapeutic Recreation

 

School of Optometry

• Optometric Technology/Optician

 

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

• Health Administration
• Public Affairs
• Public Health

 

Related Occupations

• Art Therapy

• Forensic Science
  • IUPUI Forensic and Investigative Science Program (both undergraduate and graduate programs)
  • Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations (numerous resources are linked from this page; e.g., American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and many others)

• Genetic Counseling
  • ExploreHealthCareers.org genetic counseling career information
  •   Genetic Counseling Information from the American Medical Association
  • Human Genome Project
    • HGP genetic counseling information
  • National Society of Genetic Counselors
  • American College of Medical Genetics
  • American Board of Genetic Counseling
  • GraduateSchools.com listing of genetic counseling education programs

 

• Pharmaceutical Sales

 

High School Students and Parents Important information for high school students and their parents. Also, an invitation to visit the Health Professions and Prelaw Center! Read more »

Exploring Health Professions? Make sure to attend the annual Health Programs Fair, where you can meet directly with representatives of health professions programs from across the country! For a list that includes most health-care related options at IU, please refer to our Health Professions Descriptions handout. The Other Health Professions section of our web site includes information about programs for which the Health Professions and Prelaw Center provides advising and other support.

 

Important

This information was prepared for Indiana University Bloomington students by the Health Professions and Prelaw Center. Please note that specific requirements and policies can change at any time without notice. Students are responsible for obtaining the most current information directly from application and testing services, and the schools and programs in which they have an interest. Refer to each program's web pages, bulletins, and other publications for the most current information. Students are responsible for understanding degree course requirements, as well as other requirements, policies, and procedures related to the degree(s) they are pursuing; for enrolling in appropriate courses; for understanding IU policies/procedures; and for following through properly with regard to all of the preceding.