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.

Undergraduate programs

Graduate Programs

We offer professional and academic graduate degrees across the public health disciplines.

Graduate programs

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Hear from Hawkeyes

Smita Singhal

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.”

Tristan Milarch

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.”

Sam Haase

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.”

Sercie Gee

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.”

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

$18 million

in research funding for first quarter of fiscal year 2025

Learn more about our research