Des Moines University is a post-graduate medical school offering degrees in:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Podiatric Medicine
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Physical Therapy
• Post-Professional Physical Therapy
• Public Health
• Health Care Administration
• Anatomy
• Biomedical Sciences

Des Moines University offers degree programs in medicine and the health sciences – nothing else. We share a singular mission to educate distinctive health professionals committed to patient-centered health promotion, the application of evidence-based practice and the discovery of knowledge.

Des Moines University offers degrees in health care professions – nothing else. We share a singular mission to educate distinctive health professionals committed to patient-centered health promotion, the application of evidence-based practice and the discovery of knowledge.

Facts About DMU

• DMU is the second oldest osteopathic school in the country.
• Total enrollment of 1,700 — DMU is the largest medical school in Iowa with approximately 841 students in the osteopathic college. It’s large enough to offer every educational amenity but small enough to focus on excellence.
• DMU is a state-of-the-art campus. All students in clinical programs receive a laptop and handheld computer and the campus has wireless internet access
• The very first medical class in 1898 included both sexes and today 54% of the DMU student body are women.
• 66% of students were recruited to DMU from other states.
• Students received $6.3 million in scholarships in the 07-08 academic year.
• We have 10,514 living alumni, 1,802 providing care in 94 Iowa counties.