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.

Find your path

Advance your career

Learn from expert faculty

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.

Write your story

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

1

The only nationally endorsed child life program in Iowa
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1

Only Sport Rec Management program in Iowa at a major state university
Alum, Paige Snitker, at DRAFT pick

News and announcements

New Health Sciences Academic Building provides state-of-the-art space to HSHP

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Three of the University of Iowa’s top-ranked and most popular programs will share a state-of-the-art building as they continue to grow and find more ways to serve residents of Iowa and beyond.

How studying abroad transformed the college experience for these CLAS students

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Through internships, coursework, and cultural immersion, these CLAS students discovered new perspectives and meaningful learning experiences that extended far beyond campus.

11 UI students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to intern abroad

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Undergraduate students participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. The fund was established by the late Linda Baker (BA English ’68) in memory of her former mentor, author and child behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Magid.

Events

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Career Trek: From Game Day to Career Day

Thursday, September 17, 2026 (all day)
Pomerantz Center

Join the Pomerantz Career Center in Des Moines to explore the wide range of careers that keep sports, recreation, and entertainment moving. Go behind the scenes with industry professionals and learn about opportunities in sports management, recreation, operations, events, programming, and more! Whether you're passionate about sports or interested in the business and experiences that surround them, discover where your career could take you.

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