School of Science

IUPUI is a top-ranked regional university with a diverse student body. Our campus was created by merging two universities into one, and since then, we’ve continued to grow and expand our services to students, faculty, and staff

HISTORY

IUPUI is the result of a merger between IUPU and IUPU Fort Wayne. It’s a public research university in Indianapolis, Indiana and is one of the most diverse campuses in the US.

IUPUI offers over 200 undergraduate majors and programs and dozens of graduate degrees. It also has several unique interdisciplinary centres that support research opportunities for students and faculty alike, including:

Centre for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR)
Centre for Chinese Studies
Center for Complexity Science & Engineering (CCSE)
Center for Global Sustainability

FACTS&STASTISTICS

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is a major research university with a diverse campus and strong partnerships with the community. IUPUI offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, along with more than 100 graduate programs in business administration, education and liberal arts. In addition to its academic offerings, IUPUI has a strong science program that includes many opportunities for undergraduates to participate in faculty research projects or internships.

The School of Science provides:

Excellent undergraduate training in biology and chemistry,
Mathematics, physics, computer science/information technology (CSIT), earth sciences,
Environmental studies/environmental health sciences (EHS), forensic science & criminal justice at both bachelor’s & master’s levels and doctoral programs leading toward either a Ph.D. or EdD degree, depending on your area of study within this field, such as Forensic Toxicology.

DIVERSITY

IUPUI is a diverse campus, with more than 60 per cent of our students identifying as people of colour. This diversity also extends to our faculty and staff, who come from all over the world to work here.

Our students also have many opportunities to learn about other cultures through their classes or by joining student organizations focusing on specific topics such as race relations or gender equality issues. Students can participate in events like IUPUI’s Black History Month celebration each February or the annual Diversity Week held every spring semester, which highlights various aspects of campus life related to diversity issues through lectures and workshops designed specifically for this purpose.

FACULTY

The faculty-to-student ratio at IUPUI is 15:1, meaning there are more than 120 professors and instructors on staff to help you achieve your goals. There are over 50 PhDs among the faculty members, so you’re sure to find someone who can offer guidance on any subject matter you need help with!

The School of Science has numerous highly qualified professors with awards, publications and patents under their belt. Our most recent research has been featured in several prestigious journals such as Nature Communications and Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters–just some examples from this year alone!

RESEARCH

IUPUI’s School of Science offers students a wide range of opportunities to get involved in research. You can work with faculty on their projects or pursue independent study depending on your interests and background. The following programs are available:

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) – Students interested in pursuing a separate project with a faculty member may apply for this program. Each student will be paired with a professor who has agreed to supervise them throughout their research project, which must be completed within one year from its start date. There is no cost for participating in UROP; however, each student must provide their funding unless otherwise specified by their supervisor.
Summer Research Internships – These internships are designed specifically for undergraduate students who have completed at least two years at IUPUI but have yet to graduate from college (or high school). They allow participants to gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside scientists and expose them to what it would be like working as part of a professional scientific community after graduation!

ADVISING

Advisors are available to help you in many ways. They will assist with any questions or concerns about the major or your academic plans and help guide you through declaring a significant and choosing classes. Advisors can also assist with coordinating transfer credits from other institutions, ensuring they count toward graduation requirements at IUPUI.

Advisors are friendly, knowledgeable about their fields of study and ready to serve students who need assistance with undergraduate studies at IUPUI. They’re available by phone (317-278-7054), email ([email protected]) or in person at 906 N Senate Ave., room 303A, on Tuesdays from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

IUPUI has a variety of internship opportunities. These are available to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, and other university employees. Internships can be paid or unpaid, research-based, clinical or lab-based. They’re available in a variety of fields, including:

Engineering (biomedical, civil)
Science (biology/chemistry/microbiology)
Business Administration
Social Work: You should also watch for any new opportunities we post on our website!

IUPUI is a great place to pursue a science degree.

IUPUI is a great place to pursue a science degree. We have a great program, faculty and opportunities for research and internships.