Liberty University’s Health Sciences School Prepare to Pursue a Variety of Positions in the Medical Field
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Health Sciences?
If you are passionate about health and wellness, then Liberty’s School of Health Sciences offers training that you can use to harness that passion as you pursue your career. Do you want to prepare for the medical field, work in a medical office, or assist people in reaching their peak physical performance? If so, we have a degree that can help you as you strive for your goals. Study with professors who teach from a biblical perspective and learn to incorporate Christian principles into your career.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
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Value of a Degree
The majority of our programs are 100% online and some of our graduate degrees provide the opportunity for you to visit our beautiful campus in Lynchburg, Va., for week-long intensives. During these intensives, you have the opportunity to get hands-on experience and interact with professors. These individuals are dedicated to helping you develop skills that may be useful in the health sciences field.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: exercise physiologists** and health education specialists.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education (viewed online February 20, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Exercise Physiologists, 2023 (viewed online February 20, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Health Education Specialists, 2023 (viewed online February 20, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Top Careers
Our variety of programs offer a variety of benefits! Gain valuable hands-on experience in our intensive courses that can help you learn by doing and give you the chance to make important professional connections. Complete an optional externship as part of our online medical assistant program that can help prepare you to sit for the Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) exam. The following are just a few examples of some of the kinds of careers you may consider with a health sciences degree.
Health educator
Food sanitarian (inspector)
Respiratory therapist
Nutrition and exercise specialist
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate, $275 per credit hour for graduate, and $300 per credit hour for doctoral 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)
*For eligible current and former service members and their spouses. Learn more!
**Not applicable to certificates. Cannot be combined with the $300/credit hour doctoral military rate.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What majors are in the health sciences?
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