Master of Arts Medical Sciences: Grant Writing and Administration
Use Writing to Obtain Funding for Research with a Graduate Medical Sciences – Grant Writing and Administration Program
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Sciences – Grant Writing and Administration is designed for students like you who want to strengthen their knowledge of the biomedical sciences while also learning how to secure funding that drives research forward. This program combines scientific study with practical training in persuasive writing and administration, helping you connect ideas in the lab to the resources needed to support them.
By studying in Liberty’s values-driven academic environment, you can grow both professionally and personally as you prepare to contribute to research that serves communities and advances human health. The program encourages you to integrate scientific expertise with ethical decision-making, giving you a well-rounded approach to your work in medical research and administration.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A. in Medical Sciences – Grant Writing and Administration?
- Biomedical foundations of health and disease
- Cellular and molecular processes
- Ethical principles in health sciences
- Research funding and administration
- Scientific communication and persuasive writing
In addition to these core areas, you will also examine how research intersects with broader social and professional contexts. Your studies can help you understand the role of collaboration, compliance, and responsible leadership in advancing discoveries that have meaningful impact.
Potential Careers for Medical Sciences Master’s – Grant Writing and Administration Graduates
- Clinical research coordinator
- Grant administrator
- Grant writer/editor
- Medical science researcher
Benefits of Pursuing Your Master of Arts in Medical Sciences – Grant Writing and Administration with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty University’s online format allows you to balance your graduate studies with your personal and professional commitments.
- Faculty who have secured competitive research funding can provide insight into the challenges and opportunities of writing successful grant proposals.
- The program emphasizes a values-driven approach, encouraging you to see how scientific research and funding can be pursued with integrity and service in mind.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8 Week
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC