Human Biology

Connecting the dots.

Have you always wondered about how we're all connected to each other? Well, human biology majors at UIndy study humans and our close relatives in order to apply that knowledge to careers in human biology or to continue studying medical and forensic sciences. While many students continue on to graduate school, this major also equips you with the necessary skills to begin careers in medical and forensic fields.

  • high graduation rate
  • colleges of distinction for 2024-2025
  • ranked as a national university by u.s. news and world report

ADVANTAGES

  • Forensic applications such as DNA and skeletal analysis
  • Fundamental biology, chemistry, physics, and computer courses
  • Ability to take graduate-level courses as undergraduates
  • Preparation for clinicals and graduate school in the medical field
  • Rich community of medical organizations in Indianapolis
  • Small class sizes that focus on individualized research and learning
  • High graduation rate
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Jessica Miller
Human Biology, Class of 2018

There is no other program that will give you such an all-encompassing background that will allow you to either pursue a career in Forensics or continue your education in Anatomy or a related field.

Potential Careers

  • Work in public health departments
  • Work as a forensic science technician for law enforcement agencies
  • Work as a medical/clinical laboratory technician
  • Work in drug testing and quality control
  • Continue education in occupational or physical therapy
  • Continue on to master's of human biology
  • Go to medical school

Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as a Human Biology major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Human Biology major guide lists all of the classes you will need to take in order to fulfill the major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at both guides in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.