To be considered for admission to Des Moines University’s Ph.D. in biomedical sciences program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a broad background in biological sciences or related disciplines from a regionally accredited college or regionally accredited university in the United States before the start of matriculation.
Academic Requirements
A cumulative grade point average and a science grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale are required.
Entrance Exams
Applicants must supply results of the Medical College Admission Test, Graduate Record Examination or Dental Admissions Test with their application. Test scores must be within three years of matriculation.
Technical Standards
See the technical standards section of DMU’s academic catalog for more information. Further information about accommodations can be found in the Accommodations in Education Policy.
Background Checks
Accepted students are required to complete a criminal background check, which may include a drug screen, through the DMU preferred vendor. Results must be released to DMU prior to matriculation, and the cost of this process will be paid by the accepted student. Accepted students are required to disclose all past or present charges, convictions, dismissals, deferred judgments and expunged records as related to a misdemeanor or felony. They are also obligated to disclose any additional charges and convictions which occur following completion of the initial criminal background check. Admission to the program may be revoked if misrepresentations or omissions from the application are noted in the background check. DMU students are required to complete annual criminal background checks, which may include drug screening, while enrolled at DMU.
Permanent Residents
Applicants who are legal permanent residents of the U.S. will be required to provide a copy of their permanent resident card ("green card") prior to admission.
Note: Permanent residency status "pending," is not eligible for admission.
Non-U.S. Citizens
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are not eligible for admission to the Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program. Please review the information for international students.