Biomedical Science Department

Background
The department of Biomedical Sciences has been established in 2009 G.C. by BPR and an institutional transformation at a time as an amalgamate of three departments (Department of Biochemistry, Physiology and Anatomy) for better management of human and material resources and for development of an intimate professional interaction between the staff of three departments to boost the services rendered to the University and the community by these departments. From its inception up to now, the Department of Biomedical Sciences being one of the principal departments in the Faculty of Medical sciences, has been contributed a lot in offering Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, and related courses to both Medical and Paramedical students as well as postgraduate students in Health Sciences. Since then till now, the primary commitment of the Department of Biomedical Sciences was teaching undergraduate medical and paramedical students. Later on, research undertaking and service rendering have been introduced. Moreover, the department has opened three graduate programs and one PhD program and is offering clinical oriented Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology courses to postgraduate Medical physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Anatomy, Dentistry, Medical Laboratory technology, Animal Nutrition, Plant biotechnology and post harvesting management.
Vision

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Jimma University aspires to be the centre of excellence in education, research and community services in Medical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology and Clinical Anatomy.
In education, to develop internationally competitive Medical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology and Clinical Anatomy professionals with excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
In research, to perform scientific research at the highest international levels, integrating cutting-edge multidisciplinary approaches for solving significant problems in medical world.
In Community Services, serving and engaging local, national, and global communities through the Jimma University’s cherished and innovative Community Based Education (CBE).

Mission

The Department of Biomedical Sciences will be dedicated to maintain a reputation as an outstanding department on the basis of the rigorous curriculum, community services and the quality of research conducted by its staff and students.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences will values teaching and research as equal and essential components of education for the students and seeks to integrate research with teaching at every possible opportunity in the curriculum.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences will be dedicated to train high caliber national and international professionals, undertaking quality and problem-solving research, serving and engaging in local, national, and global communities through its cherished and innovative Community Based Education (CBE).
The Department of Biomedical Sciences will be dedicated to provide high quality, cost efficient, and internationally recognized postgraduate education in Physiology, Biochemistry and Anatomy.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences will be dedicated to prepare future academicians for leadership, teaching and research positions in colleges and universities so that the pressing human resource demands in the ever-expanding academic institutions of the country are met.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences will be dedicated to provide a plausible learning platform for postgraduate students and equip them with analytical and integrative skills that will enable them to enter the competitive global job market and better serve human health and welfare
The Department of Biomedical Sciences will be dedicated to generate, advance and disseminate knowledge to the broader community so that overall quality of community health is up to standard.

Objectives

The principal objective of the department of Biomedical Sciences is to train multifaceted and visionary personnel in the field of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology and Clinical Anatomy who can shoulder responsibilities to demonstrate their knowledge, skill and attitude appropriately.
As part of a national capacity building, the Department of Biomedical Sciences aims at producing competent and efficient Biochemist, Physiologist and Anatomist, who can conduct appropriate teaching, undertake relevant research and deliver service to the pharmaceutical companies, food processing industries, and chemical campanies of the country.
The Department also aims to conduct high quality teaching in Biochemistry, Physiology and Anatomy, undertake basic and applied Biomedical researchs and provide community services in identified problems related to the field of Biochemistry, Physiology and Anatomy.

Strategic Directions

The department will focus on developing capabilities of graduates to provide a high quality education and learning experience for undergraduate, research students and postgraduate students through;

The application of innovative teaching methods and emphasis on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The provision of a stimulating, exciting and collaborative scientific environment

The department will also focus on problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills and fostering a culture devoted to professional integrity, continued learning, and a responsible work ethic which will be accomplished by:

Preparing students for teaching, research and industrial careers.
Encouraging students to participate in high-quality research
Making students participate in teaching and research activities that provide them interdisciplinary education
Encouraging students to participate in professional scientific conferences
Providing career path counselling to students in their academic programs

The department will develop the facility and infrastructure for PHD programs in the coming future with the collaboration of international and national universities to fulfil the demand of manpower in the country and to address the health problems of the community and to come up with the solution