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At DMU, we prepare you to thrive in the ever-evolving world of health sciences.

Gain Expertise at a Top Medical University

And Start a Rewarding and Impactful Career in Medicine

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is among the nation’s best medical schools and health science universities. We’re committed to helping aspiring medical and health care professionals make a difference in our world. Our three health science colleges offer 10 health science graduate programs — all of which feature well-respected faculty, small class sizes and hands-on clinical or research opportunities. No matter which health science college or degree you choose, you will gain the skills to lead in a rewarding health care or medical career.

DMU’s Health Sciences Graduate Programs

DMU is a top medical university, and educating the next generation of health science and medical professionals is what we do. That’s why you can expect to gain the knowledge and skills you need to pursue and succeed in a future career in health care or medicine. We are proud to produce leaders in medicine and health care through our 10 health sciences graduate programs, dual degree options, graduate certificates, continuing medical education courses and more.

Explore Our Campus

DMU is making headlines every day as one of the best medical schools in the nation and a top medical university in the United States. Discover what we’re doing within our health sciences graduate programs or in the community to help our world live happy and healthy lives.  

Illustration of AI chip with circuit lines and icons representing various industries like health care, finance, and technology, split into purple and white background halves. The design highlights artificial intelligence making predictions to transform these sectors.

The Future of Health Care

DMU alumni share their positive and negatives predictions about the future of health care.

Rachel Mansk, a DMU D.O. student interned at the CDC, focusing on maternal health and climate change.

DMU Student Completes CDC Internship Focusing on Maternal Health and Climate Change 

Rachel Mansk, a DMU student in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program interned at the CDC, focusing on maternal health and climate change.

DMU faculty members in the Department of Anatomy recently invited to participate in a special symposium celebrating a decade of study of the fossils of the human relative, Homo naledi.

DMU Anatomy Faculty Attend Pivotal Symposium on Human Ancestor

Two DMU faculty members in the Department of Anatomy invited to participate in a special symposium on the fossils of human relative, Homo naledi.

Creating Opportunities for Iowa and Beyond
Des Moines University enhances our quality of life by educating outstanding health providers and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

More Than Just a Top Medical University

The Des Moines University Clinic serves thousands of patients each year. Our clinicians are more than just health care and medical providers—they’re researchers, mentors, and thought leaders who are dedicated to providing expert care to patients and their families.

Students studying in our clinical programs train alongside health care leaders in the DMU Clinic. They also gain valuable, hands-on experiences in family medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, radiology and much more to prepare for a variety of careers.

Why Choose Des Moines University?

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