Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health: Indiana University Indianapolis

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With 10 different degree programs and numerous specialized public health certificates, minors, joint degrees, and dual degrees, the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health excels at preparing you for the many different careers that comprise the exciting and growing field of public health.

Undergraduate Programs

Master's Programs

Doctoral Programs

Alumni and student spotlights

Alumni profiles

Our alumni share the career opportunities they have had since graduating.

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Student spotlights

Our students share their goals and aspirations for a career in public health and health administration.

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By the numbers

38%First-generation students

200+online graduate students

3study abroad programs

FSPH in the News

student completing zombie apocalypse exercise with pen and paper at desk

IU Indianapolis camp prepares rising 9th graders for future careers

IU Newsroom

During the inaugural CROWN camp, rising ninth graders explored careers pathways through hands-on activities such as tracking the spread of a simulated zombie virus.

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‘Can’t really do this anymore’: Patient details experience with diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis

FOX59 News

Currently, there are 15 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Marion County. Professor Tom Duszynski spoke to FOX59 News about the parasitic disease.

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baby's birth certificate sitting on a table

Many counties are struggling with birth rates

Indiana Capital Chronicle

In 2024, Indiana averaged 11.6 live births per 1,000 people, according to birth rate data. But the differences among counties is stark.

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I chose public health because it perfectly aligned with my passion for improving the health and well-being of entire communities.
Catherine Raciti, BSPH'21

Research

Our researchers are on the forefront of providing the resources to make lasting change in health policy. From providing reports to giving testimony in the General Assembly, our researchers are working each day to improve opportunities for health.

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Heather Taylor providing research testimony on Public Health Day

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey

We are collaborating with the Indiana Department of Health on this year’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. This involves health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.

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