School of Health Sciences
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Training Health Professionals to Be Champions for Christ
Get a Degree in the Health Sciences at a Christian University
Want to prepare for the medical field, work in a medical office, or assist people in reaching their peak physical performance? Get ready for an exciting career as a health professional in the School of Health Sciences (SHS) at Liberty University.
Here, we are committed to training health professionals who will advance the health and well-being of individuals locally, nationally, and internationally. We aim to lead in health, wellness, and science education through excellence and innovation in teaching, research, scholarship, and service.
Get a world-class academic experience through an engaging, diverse, and innovative Christian environment steeped in a biblical worldview. The SHS prepares you to become an influential professional in your field through an exceptional educational experience, rigorous academic scholarship, and a Christ-centered community.
Our Top Health Sciences Degrees
B.S. in Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Med)
120 Credit hours
3 Specializations
B.S. in Exercise Science
120-127 Credit hours
3 Specializations
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
42 Credit hours
5 Specializations
B.S. in Public Health
120 Credit hours
3 Specializations
B.S. in Zoo & Wildlife Biology
120 Credit hours
0 Specializations
Meet Your Dean
Heidi DiFrancesca
Dean, School of Health Sciences
“There is not a separation between my faith and my professional role because my faith informs everything that I do, and I am not who I am without my faith. I attribute the favor that I’ve gained and my successes as a result of my relationship with Christ — the most important thing about me — and I want that to be recognizable.”
– Dr. Heidi DiFrancesca, Dean
School of Health Sciences Departments
Student Clubs & Societies
- Forensic Science Club
- Biology Club
- Pre-Medical Honor Society
- Scientific Research Society
- Public Health Student Association
- Eta Sigma Gamma Honor Society
- Athletic Training Student Association
- Respiratory Therapy Student Association
School of Health Sciences Facts & Figures
average residential-class size
programs offered at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level
of graduates employed in field or related field of study
pass rate for certification in Public Health Exam (CPH)
full-time undergrad financial aid accepted
What Health Sciences Alumni are Saying
Liberty School of Health Sciences in the News
After treks into the mountains of Ecuador, Panama, and Colombia with the Khamai Foundation, an Ecuadorian biodiversity protection organization, Liberty University Professor of Biology Dr. Kyle Harris aided in the publishing of two papers designating and further defining newly discovered…
March 11, 2024
Accreditation for the School of Health Sciences
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Liberty University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (https://www.sacscoc.org/).
Contact Us
Telephone
Biology & Chemistry | (434) 582-2209
Allied Health Professions | (434) 582-2336
Public & Com. Health | (434) 582-2333
Location