Department

Mission

The BYU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry commits to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students, by offering rigorous experiential learning in classrooms and research labs. Our mission is to produce students who will have a positive impact on the world, by mastering concepts in chemistry and biochemistry, and doing impactful science illuminated by the “light and color” of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are dedicated to offering opportunities at the cutting edge of our discipline for our students, to prepare them for life and their careers.

Vision

Our vision is to provide an exceptional education in chemistry and biochemistry while instilling strong faith and character in our students. We are committed to developing outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs to help our students achieve their divine potential. Our department is a place of inclusion, where everyone can learn and appreciate the wonders of the universe.

Value

We value impactful teaching, scholarship, and mentoring while strengthening the faith and testimonies of our students. We constantly strive to improve our teaching through student feedback, peer evaluation, outcome assessment and embracing pedagogical innovations. Faculty directed scholarship provides students with opportunities to prepare them for life and their careers and catalyzes discoveries that benefit society. We facilitate student mentoring through faculty directed research utilizing undergraduate and graduate researchers.

Strategic Plan