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Des Moines University and Beloit College Launch Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways for Students

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciencesย andย Beloit College, a private liberal arts institution in Beloit, Wisconsin, have entered a new partnership that opens doors for Beloit students seeking graduate-level health sciences programs at DMU.

Effectiveย October 2025, Beloit students who meet academic benchmarks will be eligible forย guaranteed interview opportunitiesย at DMU in the following programs:

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Master of Science in Anatomy
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

Two of these programs โ€” Doctor of Podiatric Medicineย andย Doctor of Occupational Therapy โ€” will alsoย reserve one seat annuallyย for a qualified Beloit student.

โ€œTogether with Beloit College, weโ€™re shaping a stronger health care workforce for the Midwest and beyond,โ€ saysย Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., DMU president and CEO. โ€œThis partnership accelerates the pathway to a rewarding career in health care for motivated students who are ready to pursue the education to get there.โ€

Beloit students who meet established GPA thresholds and prerequisite coursework will receive an interview invitation to their program of interest if they fulfill the admissions criteria set by DMU.

โ€œWe are thrilled that this partnership makes pathways into health professions clear for our students,โ€ says Eric Boynton, president of Beloit College. โ€œDes Moines University has a long history of educating students to treat the body as a whole, and their comprehensive, holistic approach to medicine is an excellent companion to the skills students develop at Beloit College.โ€

The partnership illustrates both institutionsโ€™ commitment to improving access to advanced health care education while maintaining academic integrity and student-centered values.

For more information about DMUโ€™s programs and admissions requirements, visit dmu.edu. To learn more about Beloit College, visitย beloit.edu.

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