Students enrolling in Des Moines University’s clinical programs may be eligible for a dual degree in one of the programs listed below. The dual degree enables students to combine their clinical knowledge and practice with expertise gained in the additional degree program, helping their patients and enhancing their professional options and careers.
Individuals interested in a dual degree may apply following acceptance into their clinical program. Admitted and current students will be notified of opportunities to learn more about their dual degree options and the application process.
Master of Health Care Administration
The M.H.A. program is offered entirely online and is designed to support health services management professionals. Courses provide an opportunity for students to develop their management skills and expand their understanding of the health care delivery system. Students complete 47 total credit hours and have up to five years to complete the degree.
Master of Public Health
The M.P.H. program is offered entirely online and is designed to provide students with the skills to lead community efforts in improving the health of populations of all ages. Courses allow students to develop skills in identifying, resolving and preventing health problems that affect communities and populations.
Students must complete 42 total credit hours and have up to five years to complete the degree. The M.P.H. program may recognize up to 6 credit hours from the clinical program toward completion of a dual degree.
Master of Science in Anatomy
The M.S.A. program provides advanced training in anatomy and is designed to prepare students for a professional career in academic teaching. The M.S.A. dual degree option lets students combine the expertise gained in the master's degree program (non-thesis track) with their clinical knowledge and practice, helping their patients and enhancing their professional options and careers.
Students complete 32.5 credit hours of coursework, which adds no additional time to the four years of the core clinical program.
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
The M.S.B.S. program is designed to enable students to further develop their careers in medical and scientific research and academic medicine to improve human health. The M.S.B.S. dual degree provides formal research-intensive experiences for highly interested students and may enhance opportunities for placement in highly competitive residencies. Students in the program gain:
- proven track record of research skills
- proficiency in assessing scientific literature
- enhanced communication skills
- increased critical thinking skills
- experience giving presentations and/or completing publications (most students)
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program is an outstanding option specifically designed to train and educate future physicians and scientists. Graduates will combine biomedical research skills honed in the Ph.D. program with clinical knowledge and experience gained from the D.O. or D.P.M. programs in rewarding careers that involve medical practice and scientific discovery.
Interested students apply for enrollment in the Ph.D. program during the fall term in the second year of the clinical program.