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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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Alumni with human physiology major accepted into graduate/medical school

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News and announcements

HHP faculty member honored for research and professional impact

Monday, March 31, 2025
Nate Jenkins, associate professor at the University of Iowa, continues to advance research in human physiology while earning awards that give him the opportunity to train and present.

HHP faculty member contributes to White House recognized taskforce

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Jess Gorzelitz, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, plays a key role in a national cancer initiative.

Whitaker receives Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award

Thursday, March 27, 2025
The award, which is in its fourth year, provides funding and development opportunities for tenured mid-career faculty who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentorship.
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Events

Hawkathlon

Saturday, April 12, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Hawkathlon is a FREE adaptive challenge course taking place on April 12, 2025, at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, welcoming participants of all abilities. The participants will be divided into 3 groups, which will involve running or walking on the track, engaging with 7 different stations, and having the option for a group workout activity. Participants can choose to go through as many or as few stations as they like. After 20 minutes, the 3 groups will rotate so...

University of Iowa Pre-Health Conference

Sunday, April 13, 2025 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The 5th Annual Pre-Health Conference will be held on Sunday April 13, 2025 on the second floor of the IMU.  The University of Iowa Pre-Health Conference will provide students with an opportunity to network with current health professionals, explore career options, and obtain information to help them succeed in the health-professions school admission process. This conference will serve as a platform for direct contact between students, deans of admission, admissions officers, faculty, staff, and...

Health and Human Physiology Research and Experiential Learning Showcase & Poster Session

Friday, May 9, 2025 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The HHP Undergraduate Honors & Graduate Student End of Year Showcase Committee invites you to this annual event showcasing academic research, insight from industry leaders, and HHP student presentations, recognitions, and awards.This event is highlighted by keynote Louis E Alley Memorial Lecture and will acknowledge HHP undergraduate honors students and recognize scholarship recipients.Afternoon poster session & social includes student presentations of their peer reviewed projects from HHP...
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