Prospective students
Des Moines University provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become health care professionals dedicated to maintaining and restoring the health of their patients. Classroom instruction and clinical training are presented in an atmosphere where humanitarian concerns, scholarly activity and health care delivery support the primary purpose of teaching and learning.
Academic programs
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
- Master of Science in Anatomy (M.S.)
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
- Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
- Post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PP D.P.T.)
- Master of Health Care Administration (M.H.A.)
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
How to apply
Think you're ready to apply? Learn more about the application process, deadlines and more for each of Des Moines University's degree programs.
Discover DMU
Check out campus before you apply. See the labs and lecture halls and visit with current students. This event is perfect for prospective students and pre-health advisors.
Prospective podiatry students
Learn what it's like to be a D.P.M. student at the Summer Podiatry Preview Program!
Prospective podiatry students spend two days at Des Moines University with current podiatric medical students experiencing campus and student life. Students will also shadow a podiatrist in our on-campus Foot and Ankle Institute.
Health P.A.S.S.
Des Moines University's new Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program - the DMU Health P.A.S.S. - is a great way for promising college sophomores and juniors to prepare for and enhance their chances of getting into medical school and other health professions programs.


