Shape the Future of Health Care
Our Graduate Degrees Prepare You for Your Future
We need leaders who are highly competent and compassionate medical professionals. A graduate degree from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will help you gain the knowledge and know-how to further your career and advance health care.
DMU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine helps future health care experts, researchers and educators focus on the well-being of the entire person — not just their symptoms, illnesses or injuries. Whether you choose a graduate degree in osteopathic medicine, anatomy or biomedical sciences (MSBS or PhD), you will be well-positioned to improve health care in your chosen field.
Explore DMU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mission and Values
The College of Osteopathic Medicine has a mission to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate osteopathic physicians, health educators, researchers and scholars.
In addition, our vision statements support DMU’s mission.
College of Osteopathic Medicine Highlights
DMU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine offers degrees in anatomy, biomedical sciences or osteopathic medicine.
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Learn Within a Close-Knit Community
Our four graduate programs within the College of Osteopathic Medicine have small student-to-faculty ratios. Our master’s in biomedical sciences degree, for example, has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. Whether it’s a question about your coursework, research or professional aspirations, you will discover that our faculty members are accessible and interested in your success.
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Receive Guidance and Support From Medical Leaders
With more than 30 faculty members across multiple disciplines, DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty bring their expansive academic, health care and research expertise into the classroom. You will benefit from their knowledge and experience, as well as receive mentorship and career advising.
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Pursue Life-Changing Research Opportunities
DMU faculty members are leading research efforts of broad medical impact. Our expert researchers and scholars provide many opportunities for you to get involved in their research efforts or launch your own research projects. Many College of Osteopathic Medicine students advance research and publish articles, present findings and win awards, fellowships and scholarships.
News & Updates
DMU Graduates Over 430 Health Care Professionals
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026.
DMU and Merrimack College Announce Partnership to Expand Pathways to Health Care
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Merrimack College, a private college in North Andover, Massachusetts, have entered into a new partnership that expands pathways for Merrimack students pursuing careers in the health sciences.
DMU Earns Carnegie Recognition for Growing Research Enterprise
DMU is now designated as a Research Colleges and Universities institution in addition to its longstanding Special Focus: Medical Schools and Centers classification. DMU is one of only 24 institutions in the country to hold both designations.