WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 5, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) 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
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences
"DMU's partnership with Regis University helps us expand our educational horizons and prove our commitment to innovation and academic excellence," said Kimberly Brown PhD MEd, vice president for academic and student affairs at Des Moines University.
"Together, we are paving the way to a brighter future for all students."
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.
"This partnership with Des Moines University creates valuable pathways for our students pursuing health care careers," said Erin Winterrowd PhD dean of Regis College at Regis University.
"By guaranteeing interview opportunities for qualified students, we're opening doors to exceptional graduate programs that align with our mission to educate compassionate healthcare professionals."
This agreement reflects Regis University's mission to build a more just and human world through transformative education at the frontiers of faith, reason and culture. Likewise, DMU'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 DMU's programs and admissions requirements, visit dmu.edu. To learn more about Regis University, visit regis.edu.
Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa's capital metro, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences offers ten graduate-level professional-degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health-care administration, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician-assistant studies, podiatric medicine, and public health. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students' scores on national examinations, pass-rates on board certifications, and match-rates for medical-residency programs are consistently higher than national averages and rates at peer institutions.
