A Grand New Vision Building the future of health care

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.P.A.S.)

Anatomy (M.S.A.)

Biomedical Sciences (M.B.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

Health Topics

7 Concussion Myths and Misconceptions

Brittney England, D.P.T.'21

This article was co-authored by Des Moines University students Brittney England, D.P.T.'21 and Jordan Wachter, D.P.T.'21. Concussions are a hot topic in our society that affects children, athletes, and adults of all ages. Understanding the best care and treatment is…

Alumni

COVID-19: DOs in Action

College of Health Sciences

Spotlight: Carlye Marshall, PA’22

Master of Science in Anatomy

DMU faculty land NIJ grant to enhance forensic guidelines

Sleep and Healthy Aging | Des Moines University Clinic Family Medicine

Health Topics

Sleep quality and healthy aging

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