Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has partnered with other universities and colleges to create opportunities for students to receive a guaranteed interview and/or earn credit toward concurrent degrees.
Participating students will expand their knowledge and will become better equipped to advance as effective members of health care teams, public policy advocates, researchers in clinical or public health areas, developers of community-based health programs, and leaders in their professions and organizations. These students will also benefit from applied experiences within the community and increased interactions with health care professionals.
Students must separately apply to and be admitted to each program. Applications to the programs are not linked in any way. Each university and college will separately administer their respective admissions processes.
For more information about DMU’s partnership opportunities, students may contact DMUadmit@dmu.edu or work with their undergraduate advisors.
Current Partnership Opportunities
*Indicates articulation agreement between DMU and the undergraduate institution for the noted program.
Master of Science in Anatomy
- Benedictine University
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University
- Drake University
- Edgewood College
- Grand View University
- Hastings College
- Simpson College
- University of Northern Iowa
- Voorhees University
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
- Benedictine University
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University
- Drake University*
- Edgewood College
- Grand View University
- Hastings College
- Mercy College of Health Sciences*
- Simpson College
- University of Northern Iowa
- Voorhees University
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
- Benedictine University
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University
- Drake University
- Edgewood College
- Grand View University
- Hastings College
- Simpson College
- University of Northern Iowa
- Voorhees University
Master of Health Care Administration
- Benedictine University*
- Buena Vista University*
- Drake University*
- Edgewood College*
- Grand View University*
- Hastings College*
- Simpson College*
- University of Northern Iowa*
- Voorhees University*
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
In addition to the partnerships listed below, the O.T.D. program has partnered with University of Iowa Health Care to invite a second-year student to the Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program.
- Benedictine University*
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University*
- Edgewood College*
- Grand View University*
- Hastings College*
- Hawkeye Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Simpson College*
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa*
- Voorhees University*
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Benedictine University
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University
- Drake University
- Edgewood College
- Grand View University
- Hastings College
- Simpson College
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- Voorhees University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Benedictine University
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University
- Drake University
- Edgewood College
- Simpson College
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- Voorhees University
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Benedictine University
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University
- Edgewood College
- Drake University
- Grand View University
- Hastings College
- Simpson College
- South Dakota State University
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- Voorhees University
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Benedictine University
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Buena Vista University*
- Drake University*
- Edgewood College
- Grand View University
- Hastings College
- Simpson College
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa*
- Voorhees University
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences — DMU and Mercy College of Health Sciences
Timing of Application
Mercy College of Health Sciences students may apply to the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program at Des Moines University as early as the spring of the third year of Mercy’s B.S.H.S. curriculum. At the conclusion of that semester, it is expected that students will have completed the 103 credit hour of coursework toward the B.S.H.S. degree. An acceptance decision will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that semester verifying that the student has completed the required 103 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
A total of 22 credit hours from DMU’s M.S.B.S. program can be transferred to Mercy in partial fulfillment of the B.S.H.S. degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. The Mercy transcript will reflect approved transfer credit hours.
Credit Awarded
Mercy will award credit (up to 22 credit hours total) for required DMU M.S.B.S. courses.
Completion of Degree
Both Mercy and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences — DMU and Drake University
Timing of Application
Drake University students may apply to the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program at Des Moines University as early as the spring of the third year of Drake’s B.S.H.S. curriculum. At the conclusion of that semester, it is expected that students will have completed the 95.5 credit hour of coursework toward the B.S.H.S. degree. An acceptance decision will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that semester verifying that the student has completed the required 95.5 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
A total of 18 credit hours from DMU’s M.S.B.S. program can be transferred to Drake University in partial fulfillment of the B.S.H.S. degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. The Drake transcript will reflect approved transfer credit hours. Only M.S.B.S. courses with grades of C or above will be considered for transfer to Drake.
Credit Awarded
Drake will award credit (up to 18 credit hours total) for required DMU M.S.B.S. courses which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements. Any M.S.B.S. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degree
Both Drake and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and BenU
Timing of Application
Benedictine University students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related BenU bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to BenU in partial fulfillment of the BenU bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to BenU.
Completion of Degrees
Both BenU and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and Buena Vista University
Timing of Application
Buena Vista University students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related BVU bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 30 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to BVU in partial fulfillment of the BVU bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to BVU.
Completion of Degrees
Both BVU and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and Drake University
Timing of Application
Drake University students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Drake bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to Drake in partial fulfillment of the Drake bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Drake.
Completion of Degrees
Both Drake and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and Edgewood College
Timing of Application
Edgewood College students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Edgewood bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to Edgewood in partial fulfillment of the Edgewood bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Edgewood.
Completion of Degrees
Both Edgewood and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and GVU
Timing of Application
Grand View University students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related GVU bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to GVU in partial fulfillment of the GVU bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to GVU.
Completion of Degrees
Both GVU and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and Hastings College
Timing of Application
Hastings College students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Hastings bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to Hastings in partial fulfillment of the Hastings bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Hastings.
Completion of Degrees
Both Hastings and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and Simpson College
Timing of Application
Simpson College students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Simpson bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to Simpson in partial fulfillment of the Simpson bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Simpson.
Completion of Degrees
Both Simpson and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and UNI
Timing of Application
University of Northern Iowa students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related UNI bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to UNI in partial fulfillment of the UNI bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to UNI.
Completion of Degrees
Both UNI and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Health Care Administration — DMU and Voorhees University
Timing of Application
Voorhees University students may begin application to the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Voorhees bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.H.A. program can be transferred to Voorhees in partial fulfillment of the Voorhees bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Voorhees.
Completion of Degrees
Both Voorhees and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and BenU
Timing of Application
Benedictine University students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at BenU. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with BenU’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the BenU Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
BenU will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the BenU Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both GVU and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and GVU.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of GVU with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to GVU To Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to GVU up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and BVU
Timing of Application
BVU students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at BVU. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with BVU’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the BVU Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
BVU will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the BVU Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both BVU and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and BVU.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of BVU with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to BVU To Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to BVU up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and Edgewood College
Timing of Application
Edgewood College students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at Edgewood. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with the Edgewood Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the GVU Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
Edgewood will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the Edgewood Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both Edgewood and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and Edgewood.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of Edgewood with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to Edgewood to Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to Edgewood up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and GVU
Timing of Application
Grand View University students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at GVU. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with GVU’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the GVU Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
GVU will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the GVU Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both GVU and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and GVU.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of GVU with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to GVU To Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to GVU up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and Hastings College
Timing of Application
Hastings College students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at Hastings. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with the Hastings Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the GVU Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
Hastings will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the Hastings Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both Hastings and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and Hastings.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of Hastings with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to Hastings to Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to Hastings up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and Simpson College
Timing of Application
Simpson College students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at Simpson. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with the Simpson Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the GVU Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
Simpson will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the Simpson Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both Simpson and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and Simpson.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of Simpson with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to Simpson to Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to Simpson up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and UNI
Timing of Application
University of Northern Iowa students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at UNI. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with UNI’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the UNI Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
UNI will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the UNI Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both UNI and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and UNI.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of UNI with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to UNI To Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to UNI up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy — DMU and Voorhees University
Timing of Application
Voorhees University students may begin application to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. At the conclusion of their junior academic year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. An acceptance decision for this 3+3 agreement will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the junior year, verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 DMU O.T.D. credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at UNI. An official transcript must be sent from DMU to a designated official with UNI’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the Voorhees Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is completed only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grade of “C” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
Voorheeswill award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU O.T.D. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements of the Voorhees Bachelor’s degree. Any O.T.D. course may be used for elective credit.
Completion of Degrees
Both Voorhees and DMU have specific courses, hours, and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both DMU and UNI.
- Curricular Changes
It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program. - Communication
At the request of either institution, a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program. - Recruitment
Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of Voorhees with the cooperation of DMU.
Courses Eligible for Transfer Back to Voorhees To Complete Bachelor’s Degree
All classes required for the Occupation Therapy program first year at DMU are eligible for transfer back to Voorhees up to the stated limit of 30 hours.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine — DMU and BVU
Timing of Application
Buena Vista University students can apply to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program at Des Moines University as early as fall of their junior year. At the conclusion of that academic year, it is expected that they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework, including core coursework and a minimum of 10 additional credits of upper-level biology coursework, toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or chemistry and biochemistry. An acceptance decision will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that semester verifying they have completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or chemistry and biochemistry at BVU. An official transcript must be sent to a designated official with BVU’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from BVU’s Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is complete only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “B” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
BVU will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU D.P.M. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements.
Completion of Degrees
Both BVU and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine — DMU and Drake University
Timing of Application
Drake Vista University students can apply to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program at Des Moines University as early as fall of their junior year. At the conclusion of that academic year, it is expected that they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework, including core coursework and a minimum of 10 additional credits of upper-level biology coursework, toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or chemistry and biochemistry. An acceptance decision will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that semester verifying they have completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or chemistry and biochemistry at Drake. An official transcript must be sent to a designated official with Drake’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from Drake’s Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is complete only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “B” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
Drake will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU D.P.M. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements.
Completion of Degrees
Both Drake and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine — DMU and UNI
Timing of Application
University of Northern Iowa students can apply to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program at Des Moines University as early as fall of their junior year. At the conclusion of that academic year, it is expected that they will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework, including core coursework and a minimum of 10 additional credits of upper-level biology coursework, toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or chemistry and biochemistry. An acceptance decision will be contingent upon receipt of the final transcript for that semester verifying they have completed the 90 credit hours. Required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Transfer of Course Credits
Upon successful completion of the first year of study at DMU, a maximum of 30 credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or chemistry and biochemistry at UNI. An official transcript must be sent to a designated official with UNI’s Registrar’s Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from UNI’s Registrar’s Office.
Course grades earned in each program will be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which coursework is complete only. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “B” or better can be transferred for credit at either institution.
Credit Awarded
UNI will award credit (up to 30 credit hours) for required DMU D.P.M. courses, which will satisfy professional and general elective credit requirements.
Completion of Degrees
Both UNI and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and BenU
Timing of Application
Benedictine University students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related BenU bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to BenU in partial fulfillment of the BenU bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to BenU.
Completion of Degrees
Both BenU and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and Buena Vista University
Timing of Application
Buena Vista University students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related BVU bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 30 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to BVU in partial fulfillment of the BVU bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to BVU.
Completion of Degrees
Both BVU and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and Drake University
Timing of Application
Drake University students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Drake bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to Drake in partial fulfillment of the Drake bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Drake.
Completion of Degrees
Both Drake and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and Edgewood College
Timing of Application
Edgewood College students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Edgewood bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to Edgewood in partial fulfillment of the Edgewood bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Edgewood.
Completion of Degrees
Both Edgewood and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and GVU
Timing of Application
Grand View University students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related GVU bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to GVU in partial fulfillment of the GVU bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to GVU.
Completion of Degrees
Both GVU and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and Hastings College
Timing of Application
Hastings College students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Hastings bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to Hastings in partial fulfillment of the Hastings bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Hastings.
Completion of Degrees
Both Hastings and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and Simpson College
Timing of Application
Simpson College students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Simpson bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to Simpson in partial fulfillment of the Simpson bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Simpson.
Completion of Degrees
Both Simpson and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and UNI
Timing of Application
University of Northern Iowa students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related UNI bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to UNI in partial fulfillment of the UNI bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to UNI.
Completion of Degrees
Both UNI and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.
Master of Public Health — DMU and Voorhees University
Timing of Application
Voorhees University students may begin application to the Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University as early as the summer between their second and third year in any of the related Voorhees bachelor’s curricula. At the conclusion of that third academic year, it is expected the student will have completed 90 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance will be contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript for that last semester in the third year verifying the student has completed the 90 credit hours.
Transfer of Course Credits
Up to a total of 22 credit hours from the DMU M.P.H. program can be transferred to Voorhees in partial fulfillment of the Voorhees bachelor’s degree.
Course grades earned in each program will only be used to compute the GPA at the institution at which the coursework is completed. However, the transcript will reflect credit received for transfer work. Only courses with grades of “C” or better can be transferred to Voorhees.
Completion of Degrees
Both Voorhees and DMU have specific courses, hours and grade requirements that must be met before their respective degrees will be awarded.