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Our professors will teach you the science, medicine, and social awareness necessary for a successful career in the health professions. You'll have resources and opportunities that only a world-class research university with a comprehensive teaching and research hospital can offer.

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As a health and human physiology student at Iowa, you'll get the best of both worlds—a health sciences education preparing you for your career and a broad liberal arts education showing you the world.

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You might be laser-focused on a specific career in the health and wellness sciences. Or maybe you want to see your options and uncover your professional path along the way. However it begins, you can write your own story at Iowa. Apply and begin your personal journey of exploration and discovery.

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Most popular UI undergraduate department

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45 %

Alumni with human physiology major accepted into graduate/medical school

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News and announcements

HHP faculty member recognized by students for their impact in the classroom

Monday, June 16, 2025
Bri Swope, associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, tries to create a classroom and learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, respectful of ideas and experiences, and that leads to student success.

Meet the new CLAS HHP internship director Ben Landsee

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Ben Landsee has worked with the university through multiple academic departments like the Academic Advising Center and has taught a Career Leadership class.

UI’s largest department changes name to Health, Sport, and Human Physiology

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The name change reflects the department’s growth and expanded scope of education and research.

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