Your DPT Admissions Process
Your future in physical therapy starts here.
We’re excited to help you begin. Follow these steps to get started on your application to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.
1. Review the Requirements for Admission
Review the DPT program’s admission requirements before proceeding.
2. Submit Your PTCAS Application
Complete your application through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service. PTCAS applications open each year in June for the class enrolling the next year in August.
It’s to your advantage to apply as early in the cycle as possible due to rolling admissions.
3. Submit Official Transcripts
Submit your official transcripts to PTCAS. Please include all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be from a regionally accredited college or university within the United States.
4. Provide Letters of Recommendation
Submit two recommendation letters via PTCAS. It is preferred that at least one letter is from an academic advisor or professor.
Admissions Decisions
Once your application file is verified with PTCAS, it will be sent to DMU.
Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview for admission to DMU. Due to the rolling admissions schedule, those who submit their applications early in the admissions cycle are more likely to be interviewed than applicants who submit later. After the interview, the DMU admissions committee conducts a comprehensive review.
When final decisions are approved, admission decisions, including “admit,” “alternate” or “release from consideration,” are sent via email throughout the application cycle. The timeframe for receiving the final decision notification can vary throughout the cycle. The decision from DMU will include additional information about the status and next steps.
Accommodations in Education Policy
DMU is committed to providing equal education opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. Our Accommodations in Education Policy ensures compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Iowa Civil Rights Act and other relevant laws.
To learn more about our policy and how we support students with disabilities, view the Accommodations in Education Policy.