Our Mission

Grounded in Christian principles and building on the legacy of professional health care education which began in 1912, Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is a private, specialized institution focusing on undergraduate health care education. In partnership with the Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, the College prepares health care practitioners for the southern region, particularly the tri-state area of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. The College seeks to attract diverse students who share commitments to spiritual values and ethics, academic excellence, and lifelong professional development. The College curriculum, while specialized, reflects the importance of a strong general education foundation for the health care professional.

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences provides quality education in a Christian atmosphere to prepare health care professionals for the diverse practice environment of the twenty-first century.

To fulfill its mission, Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is committed to:

• Educating individuals to become skilled, caring health care practitioners who value lifelong learning and who can meet the health needs of the communities in which they practice.
• Creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to develop intellectually, socially, and spiritually.
• Promoting and rewarding excellence in teaching and professional practice.
• Advancing knowledge and scholarly activity through practice-based research.
• Positively impacting the health status of the community through appropriate educational programs, resources, and services.

Our Vision

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences, in partnership with the Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, will be the college of choice in the tri-state region of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi for those seeking a specialized healthcare education offered within a Christian environment.

Our Values

The educational programs of the College are designed to promote the health and wellness of the communities served by emphasizing the values of:

• Fairness and respect for others.
• Collaboration, teamwork and trust.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Personal and institutional effectiveness.