PUBLIC HEALTH
Prevent, protect, promote
Create a healthier world
Help people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.
Focus on prevention instead of treating the symptoms of disease.
Improve health for entire populations through research, education, and policy.
Prospective students
Undergraduate Programs
Learn about our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in public health.
Graduate Programs
We offer professional and academic graduate degrees across the public health disciplines.
News and Features
Helping farm families manage dementia care
A new training resource that addresses the unique safety and cultural concerns of farm families caring for a loved one with dementia is being developed by researchers from the University of Iowa and University of Illinois Chicago.
Global exchange: Building public health partnerships in Romania and beyond
The iCREATE summer program is one of several scholarly and research exchanges that have developed from decades-long collaborations between the UI College of Public Health and academic institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.
Iowa experts share cancer data with each of Iowa’s 99 counties
A public health team led by Professor Mary Charlton from the University of Iowa is collaborating with partners across the state to share county-specific cancer data with residents in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Hear from Hawkeyes
Aligning personal and academic interests with core values
Smita Singhal, graduate student
“In public health, there are infinite opportunities and solutions- which is what prompted me to pursue an MPH and continue my learning and growth.”
Building positive health outcomes and community connections
Tristan Milarch, graduate student
“It is the all-encompassing nature of public health that fascinates me every day as there are so many factors and attributes that could lead to increased positive health outcomes and prolonging life within our own communities.”
Finding a home in public health and emergency preparedness
Sam Haase, undergraduate student
“As a second-year student, I have quickly fallen in love with the College of Public Health and all it has to offer. From the moment I first visited, it has felt like home. A place where I am a part of a family that genuinely wants me to succeed and supports my journey.”
Integrating research, public policy, and community engagement
Sercie Gee, undergraduate student
“I chose to study public health because of my interest in science as a tool to promote health and well-being for all. I enjoy how public health integrates research and policy, as well as community engagement to create solutions to health challenges in different communities.”
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Research
Research is what sets the College of Public Health apart.
Our faculty are among the most productive researchers on campus.
$217 million
in research funding over the past five fiscal years
$47 million
in research funding for fiscal year 2024
$40 million
in research funding through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025