M.A. Medical Sciences: Healthcare Ethics, Policy, & Law

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Graduate Medical Sciences – Healthcare Ethics, Policy, and Law Program?

• Biomedical foundations
• Ethical decision-making
• Healthcare governance
• Legal frameworks in healthcare

Beyond the topics above, you will also explore how healthcare systems respond to evolving challenges related to technological innovation, cultural diversity, and economic pressures. The program emphasizes critical analysis and practical application, allowing you to connect scientific knowledge with real-world policy considerations.

Potential Careers for Master’s in Medical Sciences – Healthcare Ethics, Policy, and Law Graduates

• Biomedical scientist
• Clinical research coordinator
• Healthcare ethics professional
• Healthcare law and policy analyst/lobbyist
• Hospital administrator

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A. in Medical Sciences – Healthcare Ethics, Policy, and Law 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!
• You can complete this degree 100% online, giving you the flexibility to pursue a graduate education while balancing work and personal responsibilities.
• At Liberty, you can learn from experienced faculty who possess knowledge in both the medical sciences and the healthcare policy and law fields.

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)