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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You belong here

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

HHP faculty members identified as faculty and staff who made difference

Friday, May 9, 2025
Faculty members Kelli Taeger, Lauren Steinke, Bri Swope, Aaron Schneider, Clay Peterson, Packy Moran, Kathy Mellen, Anna Jensen, and Adam Blalock were mentioned ten or more times by graduating students that had a positive influence on them during their time at University of Iowa.

SRM NIL course simulates agency experience

Friday, May 9, 2025
Students from across the University of Iowa campus collaborate to put together name, image, and likeness plans for Hawkeye student-athlete “clients.”

Fourth annual Hawkathlon brings adaptive fitness to the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Physiology, the event welcomes participants of all abilities for an afternoon of movement, encouragement, and community.

Events

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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