Baptist College of Health Sciences

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences prepares graduates for careers of service and leadership by providing a comprehensive health sciences education within an integrated environment of learning and Christian principles.

Grounded in Christian principles and building on the legacy of education since 1912, Baptist College is a private, specialized institution focusing on undergraduate education in the health sciences. The College seeks to attract a diverse student population who shares commitments to Christian values and ethics, academic excellence, and lifelong professional development. Learning takes place not just in the classroom setting, but in some of the finest medical facilities available. Our curriculum includes both general and health studies, as well as major-specific course work in order to prepare competent and caring health care professionals. In partnership with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Baptist College extends the learning environment beyond the classroom to include experiences found in real world health care settings throughout the Mid-South.

We believe our graduates have tremendous opportunities to extend Christ's work of compassionate healing as noted with the words "Higher Education with a Higher Purpose" on our college seal. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of others, consider becoming a student at Baptist College of Health Sciences. We encourage you to visit our campus so that you can meet faculty, staff, and students personally. Your future in health care starts here.

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences prepares graduates for careers of service and leadership by providing a comprehensive health sciences education within an integrated environment of learning and Christian principles.

Building on the legacy of education since 1912, Baptist College is a private institution which seeks to attract a diverse student population who shares commitments to Christian values and ethics, academic excellence, and lifelong professional development. In response to the trust expected of institutions preparing future health care professionals, the academically rigorous environment requires students’ active engagement in learning through a variety of instructional modes. In partnership with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Baptist College extends the learning environment beyond the classroom to include experiences found in health care settings throughout the Mid-South.

Our vision is “To be distinguished regionally for innovation and excellence in health sciences education which prepares graduates to transform health care.”

At Baptist College of Health Sciences, we educate the regions finest health care providers. With Baptist Memorial Hospitals as our learning lab, we are able provide a unique experience for our students. Baptist College is organized in three divisions: general education and health studies, allied health, and nursing. Many of our general education courses have a health care focus that prepares ours students with knowledge of health care early into their education.

These courses are typically taken in the first two years of the curriculum to provide the foundation, especially in mathematics and science, for students to be successful in their professional degree programs. Click on the specific program for more information.

At Baptist College, we'll help you prepare for a fulfilling and rewarding career in the health care field. We offer eleven unique programs of study. Regardless of what you choose, you'll leave with the knowledge that you'll be qualified to work in the most respected health care facilities in the world.

The Baptist College of Health Sciences Honors Program lays the foundation for a higher learning path, driven by intense collaboration between a student and our faculty. It’s a path built together and designed specifically for those students who seek distinctive learning opportunities and an experience that enriches every part of your tenure at Baptist College.

An Honors student at Baptist College will experience enriched academic, social, and community service opportunities that will help you develop into an outstanding leader. A Baptist College honors student possesses a distinct drive and commitment. This student enjoys intellectual involvement, lifelong learning and cultivates a close academic interaction with faculty, peers and the community. An honors student pursues opportunities to strengthen critical thinking, writing and research skills. We believe a Baptist College honors student views the larger community as a classroom and has a strong sense of purpose.

We recognize that part of preparing for your college education is exploring the costs involved and planning how to meet those costs. No matter what your financial situation, a wide range of financial aid options is available to help make education more affordable. Our business office and financial aid staff will work closely with you and your family to put the cost of a quality health care education within your reach.

The business office manages student accounts, assesses tuition and fees, provides monthly billing statements, and processes payments and refunds. The financial aid office is dedicated to helping students determine what resources may be available and to encourage students to explore different types of aid and complete the financial aid application process.

Baptist College is invested in the lives of our students. We care about their interests and want to help them grow in every area of life: personal, professional, and spiritual aspects. We invite you to explore campus life at Baptist College, where education and leadership reach beyond the classroom to enhance the overall student experience. The student services staff is dedicated to student success and life enrichment.