Biology: Indiana University Indianapolis

Get a comprehensive education in the life sciences

As a diverse community of biologists, we’ll prepare you to pursue your passions in the vast world of life sciences.

Our undergraduate and graduate programs are taught by renowned faculty in an interactive learning environment. You’ll benefit from innovative teaching, unparalleled research, and peer-led mentoring.

We offer many options for research, study abroad, internships, and leadership experiences in Indianapolis and across the globe.

Engage in unparalleled research

In class, you’ll test molecules that may lead to treatments for diseases such as cystic fibrosis. In research labs, you can explore areas such as Down syndrome or genetics of forensically important insects. We partner with medical leaders including the IU School of Medicine and local hospitals.

You’ll emerge as a well-rounded scientist prepared to solve the problems of the future.

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Discover our supportive community

You’re bound to have questions. Faculty, staff, and other students will be here to help and support you whenever you need.

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Biology faculty in the news

38 School of Science students named to 2024 Top 100

April 17, 2024
The IU Indianapolis School of Science congratulates 38 students who have been named to the 2024 Top 100 list.
Hydrocephalus Symposium gathers researchers to address the debilitating brain condition

December 6, 2023
Hydrocephalus researchers from across the world gathered at the School of Science at IUPUI last month for the inaugural Hydrocephalus Research Symposium.
School of Science earns record-breaking $21.4 million in awards

August 29, 2023
Faculty earned a record-breaking $21,430,055 in proposals and grants awarded, outpacing previous fiscal year highs by more than $5 million.

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See what’s happening in our department

Sep 10

Lilly Mobile Research Unit (MRU) Visiting IU Indianapolis!

9 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Sep 10

Lilly Indy Kickoff Session

3 p.m.—5 p.m.

Sep 11

Belonging: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Lilly

6:30 p.m.—8 p.m.

Sep 13

Science Welcome Picnic

11 a.m.—2 p.m.

Sep 16

IU Indianapolis Science & Math Career Fair

12 p.m.—4 p.m.

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Diversity statement

The Department of Biology at IU Indianapolis is committed to fostering and supporting diversity in its faculty, staff and students. We celebrate ethnic, racial, gender, social and cultural diversity and seek to maintain a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community of scholars.

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