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Program Strengths
The Physical Therapy program is dedicated to educating well-rounded, fully competent entry-level clinicians. Students receive the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree upon successful completion of the curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on manual treatment and a patient-centered focus where treatment goals are related to functional improvements.
- Opportunity to incorporate preventive care and promote positive health behaviors.
- Classroom and clinical instruction that emphasize problem solving and critical thinking while preparing students to become lifelong learners.
- A curriculum that promotes personal and professional development through integrated, sequential learning experiences presented in a block format.
- Students have access to the advanced Human Performance Lab, which combines diagnostics and biotechnology to evaluate and treat movement deficits and physical conditions.
- Research is optional! Students may choose to work on a research project or may choose to take elective coursework.
- Internships scheduled at more than 350 clinical sites throughout the United States.
- An experienced faculty with diverse clinical backgrounds. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including case studies, problem-based learning, lectures, group projects, labs, and community-based labs.
- Opportunities available for students and faculty at the Des Moines University Clinic, an on-campus clinic providing health care services to the community.
- Major focus on technology in the classroom. The University uses wireless technology for access to the network and the Internet. All incoming students receive laptops. Learn about our Connected Learning Initiative»
- Class size is ideal for knowing your classmates well and at the same time benefitting from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
- Anatomy lecture is taken with first-year D.O. and D.P.M. students.
If you have additional questions, contact the Admission Coordinator at 515-271-7864 or ptadmit@dmu.edu.
