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, sport, 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
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Only Sport Rec Management program in Iowa at a major state university
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News and announcements

Health, Sport, and Human Physiology doctoral program ranks fifth nationally

Friday, October 16, 2026
The University of Iowa program earned a top five ranking in the National Academy of Kinesiology’s 2026 evaluation, which measures faculty and student contributions while accounting for program size.

Meet four CLAS researchers exploring how people understand themselves and the world

Friday, October 2, 2026
Faculty across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including HSHP assistant professor Kanokwan "Mandy" Bunsawat, discuss the questions driving their research, what brought them to higher education, and the interests that shape their lives beyond their work.

11th annual UISRM Symposium connects students with industry professionals

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
More than 525 students connected with sport and recreation professionals through networking, workshops, interviews, and featured speakers.

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