Mission statement - The department provides a dynamic educational environment in which students learn, investigate, and apply knowledge in their chosen discipline within the biological & allied health sciences preparing them to become ethical and competent professionals.

Vision statement - The department is committed to the continuous integration of academic excellence with professional and personal development of students. Accordingly, the faculty will foster and empower student achievement through scholarship and participation in the classroom and experiential activities using innovative approaches, which will prepare them to become accomplished professionals.