Mission
The Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley offers students of exceptional character and accomplishments an education in biomedical, health, clinical lab, dietetics and nutrition sciences that prepare them to become superb and caring physicians, biomedical and clinical lab scientists, teachers, registered dietitians/nutritionists or healthcare providers. We are committed to create a challenging and multicultural learning environment that inspires students to achieve the highest standards of academic excellence and intellectual and personal development through a stimulating and comprehensive program of instruction that develops the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential for life-long learning. The mission of the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences is to also foster excellence in research and professional-graduate education, develop and maintain collaborative multi-disciplinary research and education programs focusing on eliminating health disparities and to advance healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond through the dissemination and discovery of knowledge. We will utilize innovative educational and research tools to develop critical-thinking, communication, team work, ethical, creative skills and attitudes in our students to train them to be highly attractive employees in the 21st century workforce.
Vision
The vision of the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences is to become the preeminent institution that provides leadership and fosters excellence in health and biomedical sciences education, research, healthcare and service in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) and beyond.
We will accomplish this vision through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge and by providing the best value and quality in education, research and service, insisting on high standards and expectations, personal responsibility and leadership from students, faculty and staff.