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.
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
Epidemiology student explores parental mental health and social support
Erin Wissler Gerdes, a PhD candidate in epidemiology, is studying the mental health of parents with young children.
Digging into workplace safety
Abigail Tompkins graduated from the University of Iowa in 2017 with an MS degree in industrial hygiene. She recently shared some details about her current work as a senior supervisor of industrial hygiene at a mining operation in Colorado.
Finding purpose in public health
With support from the Hawkeye Experience Grant, public health student Aden Baldridge gained hands-on experience in South Africa that has played a key role in his education and career goals.
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.”
Championing worker well-being, mental health, and safer workplaces
Kasia Wiebel, undergrad to grad student
“Seeing how prevention, education, and policy work together towards the common goal of healthier individuals and communities inspired me and motivated me to continue pursuing this field.”
Building connections, empowering youth, and strengthening communities
Faith Ibitoye, graduate student
“I chose public health because it brings me fulfillment. Specifically, I am drawn to community and behavioral health because it centers on the lived experiences of community members.”
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One of the nation’s best college towns.
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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
$40 million
in research funding for fiscal year 2025
$28 million
in research funding through the second quarter of fiscal year 2026