Why Iowa?

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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# 1

Most popular UI undergraduate department

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45 %

Alumni with human physiology major accepted into graduate/medical school

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The only nationally endorsed child life program in Iowa

News and announcements

Advancing inclusion through physical activity: Q&A with Chih-Chia (JJ) Chen

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Assistant professor Chih-Chia (JJ) Chen shares his journey, research and passion for adapted physical activity and therapeutic recreation.

Faculty member highlighted in 2025 ‘Cancer in Iowa’ report highlights cancer survivor needs

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Jessica Gorzelitz, assistant professor, shared about her lab and research findings.

Big event coming up? A UI expert explains the importance of sleep when it comes to physical performance

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Aaron Schneider, assistant professor of health and human physiology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explains how sleep can optimize your physical performance and the best way to prioritize quality sleep over quantity

Events

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AMTA Conference Public Keynote and Therapeutic Sing-Along

Friday, March 21, 2025 12:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Open to the community and free to attend, a therapeutic singing extravaganza bringing together a choir of 100+ people with disabilities and their music therapy directors
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