OIU is a leader in our community, preparing future leaders for careers within healthcare, education, science, Liberal Arts and Literacy that will serve the community in which they practice. We believe the development of critical thinking skills and the establishment of a firm understanding of the foundational principles of the life sciences is the best preparation for more specialised professional and graduate training. We understand that our students’ academic experience at OIU should provide an opportunity for advancement and the sharing of excitement for science through supportive yet challenging dialogue between faculty and students.