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Des Moines University and Regis University Announce Partnership to Expand Graduate Health Sciences Opportunities

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Regis University, a Jesuit Catholic university in Denver, Colorado, have entered a new partnership that opens doors for Regis students in its Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program who are seeking graduate-level health sciences education at DMU.

Effective October 2025, eligible Regis students who meet academic benchmarks will receive guaranteed interview opportunities for admission to the following DMU programs:

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

โ€œDMUโ€™s partnership with Regis University helps us expand our educational horizons and prove our commitment to innovation and academic excellence,โ€ said Kimberly Brown, Ph.D., M.Ed., vice president for academic and student affairs at Des Moines University. โ€œTogether, we are paving the way to a brighter future for all students.โ€

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

โ€œThis partnership with Des Moines University creates valuable pathways for our students pursuing healthcare careers,โ€ said Erin Winterrowd, Ph.D., dean of Regis College at Regis University. โ€œBy guaranteeing interview opportunities for qualified students, weโ€™re opening doors to exceptional graduate programs that align with our mission to educate compassionate healthcare professionals.โ€

This agreement reflects Regis Universityโ€™s mission to build a more just and human world through transformative education at the frontiers of faith, reason and culture. Likewise, DMUโ€™s mission to improve lives by educating compassionate health professionals complements this collaboration, offering students meaningful opportunities to thrive in a diverse global society.

For more information about DMUโ€™s programs and admissions requirements, visit dmu.edu. To learn more about Regis University, visit regis.edu

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