The Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences aspires to be a renowned leader in advancing the careers of students interested in the biomedical sciences and the health professions. Our vision is to be the program of choice for students, faculty, and staff who desire to join a diverse community of distinguished scholars in the fields of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences.
Our mission is to achieve academic and professional excellence, foster and nurture critical scientific thinking, and advocate best practices within the health and biomedical sciences by the discovery, application, and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

We will achieve this mission by:

  • Providing an environment that is inclusive and free from discrimination through educational practices, seminar series, and research initiatives that promote diversity within and outside the classroom.
  • Motivating our students to become compassionate lifelong learners and informed citizens in a global environment.
  • Delivering a superb educational experience from outstanding teaching, research, and clinical faculty who are experts in their fields.
  • Providing opportunities for community service that are meaningful and contribute to the health and well-being of community members.
  • Conducting advanced research built on a tradition of innovation, entrepreneurship and partnerships with the community to address the health challenges facing our region and the rest of the world.
  • Ensuring the establishment and fostering of an environment that nurtures and maintains a spirit of respect and collegiality among everyone within the workplace.
  • Training exceptional professionals with high ethical and moral standards who will engage in lifelong practice, education, service, and scholarship within the various health and biomedical professions
The Department fully endorses the mission of the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences and the University of Massachusetts Lowell by promoting health and fostering a learning environment that is inclusive.