Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center prepares students for a career as a physical therapist, consultant, educator, administrator, and clinical scholar. The program focuses on alleviating physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Program courses include: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, physical growth process, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center

603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center is a nonprofit private graduate school in Des Moines, Iowa. The annual enrollment for the school is about a thousand students. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center awards graduate level degrees as a health sciences school.

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center contains multiple schools that oversee specific programs and their respective curriculums. These schools may also have varying admissions requirements and tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $39,000/year)
• Podiatry School (Tuition: $28,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $14,000.

Here is a list of some of the programs Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center offers:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Physical Therapy
• Podiatry
• Physician Assistant

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students may visit the school's website at http://www.dmu.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center offers a doctorate degree program in physical therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physical Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 34.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).