Hands-on and experiential learning opportunities are abundant at Iowa. You’ll go inside the lab, work alongside faculty experts on groundbreaking research, and work with professionals in nearby clinics.
Explore the health sciences at Iowa
Biology
Turn your career aspirations into reality through hands-on lab, research, and classroom experiences in a field that continually shapes our world.
Chemistry
Collaborate with faculty on groundbreaking research, use cutting-edge technology, and shape the future of chemistry.
Global health studies
Study the underlying forces—history, politics, race, the environment, and more—that lead to health disparities and take part in experiential learning opportunities to deepen your understanding.
Psychology
Explore the factors influencing behavior, develop strong analytical skills, and gain practical experience in a people-centered field.
Speech and hearing science
Gain a strong foundation in the physical and biological processes of speech, language, and hearing at a university renowned for its leadership and pioneering education in speech pathology and audiology.
Biomedical sciences
Prepare for practice in the chemical, genetic, cellular, and physiological bases of human disease with rigorous coursework and cutting-edge research in a selective program.
Human physiology
Learn how the human body functions, and prepare for advanced education in health professions or life sciences.
Neuroscience
Explore the mechanisms of brain function and discover cutting-edge methods and breakthroughs in neuroscience.
Why should I choose the health sciences at Iowa?
Careers stemming from these majors focus on decreasing illness and injury and helping people maintain their health. Explore the various majors and know that our programs will set you up for success, wherever your career takes you.
Careers our graduates pursue
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Dentist
- Chiropractor
- Veterinarian
- Pharmacist
- Surgeon
- Physical therapist
- Optometrist
- Podiatrist
- Audiologist
- Speech-language pathologist
- Anesthesiologist
- Epidemiologist
- Genetic counselor
- Medical librarian
- Occupational therapist
- Public health inspector
- Regional analyst
- Counselor
- ...and many similar professions
