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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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

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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
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News and announcements

Journal Featuring HSHP Research Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, which recently published research from the Physical Activity and Women’s Health Lab, has been highlighted by U.S. News & World Report.

Josh Lens Examines the NCAA’s Gambling Problem

Friday, March 6, 2026
In a forthcoming 2026 article in Georgia Law Review Online, Lens analyzes the NCAA’s complex relationship with sports betting, including recent discussions about allowing student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to wager on professional sports.

Josh Lens to Publish Article on NIL Agents in North Carolina Law Review Forum

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Lens’ forthcoming article, “The New Name, Image, & Likeness Agent,” will appear in Volume 105 of the North Carolina Law Review Forum and examines the evolving role of agents in the NIL era of college athletics.

Events

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One Day for Iowa | The University of Iowa's Annual Giving Day

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (all day)
Virtual

One Day for Iowa returns on Wednesday, March 25, marking 10 years of Hawkeyes coming together to support what matters most at the University of Iowa.

Give now: https://1dayforiowa.org/3N96oqb

Our 24-hour online giving day is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to make an impact—supporting scholarships, research, health care, the arts, student experiences, and more. With special matching and unlocking opportunities throughout the day, every gift has the power to go further.

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