Welcome students! We're excited to welcome you back to campus for the new school year

Preparing tomorrow's health care leaders

At DMU, we enable our students to make a tangible difference in the world. Our three health sciences colleges house eight different programs, all widely respected and highly competitive. We provide a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes competence, compassion, and community.

Areas of Study

Doctoral Programs

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)

Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)

Master's Programs

Physician Assistant (M.S.)

Anatomy (M.S.)

Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)

Health Care Administration (M.H.A.)

Public Health (M.P.H.)

Other Offerings

Dual Degree Options

Non-Degree Courses

Certificate Options

Continuing Medical Education

Campus News & Updates

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

PA alumna helps students understand “what it’s all about” to be a provider

Barb Boose

Terra Goldsberry, a 2011 graduate of DMU’s physician assistant (PA) program, leaned toward a health care career early, completing certified nursing assistant classes in high school and working in a nursing home. Now on the psychiatry team at Orchard Place,…

Clinic

DMU Mobile Clinic rolls to free clinic’s rescue

Health Topics

Not just for back-to-school: why every person needs an annual wellness exam

Department News

Memorial site reflects DMU’s gratitude to body donors

Alumni

DMU announces 2021 Alumni of the Year and inaugural Rising Star Award recipient

Upcoming Events

We are #DMUProud

1898

year DMU was founded, making us the second oldest osteopathic university

$7 million

received by students in scholarships each year

Improving Lives

in our global community is part of our core mission

#1 City

Des Moines is one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S.

The DMU Clinic

Our multi-specialty clinic is conveniently located on the DMU campus. Our clinicians are more than providers; they’re researchers, mentors, and faculty dedicated to bringing expert, specialty health care to you and your family. Students attending DMU train alongside these leading physicians throughout their programs, gaining valuable, first-hand experience.

Learn more about the clinic

Carlye Marshall, Des Moines University Physician Assistant

“DMU focuses on all eight aspects of wellness when you are a student here. From physical, to emotional, to social, I could tell that the faculty here really cared about me as a person and wanted me to succeed in all aspects of my life. I also love that DMU holds the 50 and Better Fair! I have a minor in gerontology and adore the fact that DMU cares about their older adult community around them.”

Carlye Marshall, P.A.'22