M.S. in Spatial Analysis for Health Sciences – GIS

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Master of Science Spatial Analysis for Health Sciences: Geographic Information Systems

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Explore How Geographical Tools Can Help Open New Doors in Health Settings with a Master’s Degree in Spatial Analysis for Health Sciences – GIS

Are you curious about how geography and health intersect? Liberty University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Spatial Analysis for Health Sciences – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed to help you explore how spatial data connects with health outcomes. This program emphasizes geographic tools and allows you to examine how location and environment influence health trends.

Through this online degree, you can study mapping, data visualization, and spatial statistics alongside topics like global and environmental health. The interdisciplinary training you receive can help equip you to analyze patterns in disease spread, identify gaps in healthcare access, and interpret complex health data across populations.

Maybe you’re a current professional working in health science, public health, environmental research, or data analysis, or perhaps you’re looking to shift into one of these fields. At Liberty, you can receive practical, career-oriented training designed to help you contribute to health-focused research, planning, and decision-making.

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.S. in Spatial Analysis for Health Sciences – Online GIS Degree Program?

  • Exploratory data analysis
  • GIS applications for environmental sciences and global health
  • Global health epidemiology

In this program, you’ll encounter a blend of health science and geographic information systems courses that explore the relationship between data, geography, and health. The curriculum covers core topics such as epidemiology and environmental health while also allowing you to build technical skills in spatial analysis and data visualization. Within the GIS specialization, you can take courses in cartography, geographic visualization, spatial statistics, and more, so you can work to develop practical skills for mapping, analyzing, and interpreting spatial data.

Potential Careers for M.S. in Spatial Analysis for Health Sciences Graduates

  • Disaster response planner
  • Entrepreneur/innovator
  • Environmental health scientist
  • Health informatics specialist
  • Medical geographer
  • Policy analyst
  • Public health analyst
  • Research scientist

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s in Spatial Analysis for Health Sciences – Geographic Information Systems Degree Online 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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!
  • Our 100% online courses seek to give you the freedom to earn your degree without putting your life on hold.
  • Throughout the program, you’ll be guided by expert professors who have spent years working in health sciences, data analysis, geographic information systems, and more.

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)

 

These 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.

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

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Aug 18, 2025

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