Master of Health Sciences (MHS) Program Pursue Advanced Knowledge in Health Sciences

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100% online, 8-week courses

Some programs have courses that follow a full-semester schedule or are offered in specific terms only.

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026 | August 24, 2026


Available Summer 2026

If you are ready to deepen your understanding of complex health challenges, Liberty’s online Master of Health Sciences (MHS) can provide a space to explore research, leadership, and ethical decision-making within a rapidly evolving field. Health systems today require thoughtful professionals who can evaluate evidence, understand policy, and approach care with both competence and compassion. Through this program, you can examine how health sciences research informs real-world practice and how leadership influences community well-being.

This degree is designed to help you engage with the broader structures that shape health outcomes. Rather than focusing solely on clinical practice, you can study how research, administration, policy, and advocacy interact to influence individuals, families, and populations. As healthcare systems grow more complex, professionals who understand both scientific evidence and organizational dynamics can play an important role in strengthening services and support networks.

Because the program is offered entirely online, you can pursue graduate study while continuing to balance work, family, and community responsibilities. In our flexible, virtual environment, you can interact with faculty and peers who are committed to serious scholarship and meaningful engagement with today’s health concerns.

Throughout the program, you will be encouraged to consider how ethical reflection and respect for human dignity intersect with health research and leadership. By integrating academic rigor with values-driven inquiry, you can explore how your work in health sciences may contribute to the well-being of others in thoughtful and responsible ways.


In the Master of Health Sciences program, you can build a foundation in research literacy, learning how to interpret scientific studies, evaluate methodologies, and assess the implications of published findings. Developing these analytical skills can help you thoughtfully engage with current literature and contribute meaningfully to professional conversations in the field.

You will also examine the ethical dimensions of population health and the philosophical foundations of healthcare systems. Topics of study include moral reasoning in public health decision-making, the historical development of health institutions, and the relationship between health and human flourishing. By exploring these themes, you can better understand how research, practice, and values intersect.

Leadership and administration are key components of the curriculum. You can study case-based applications of health leadership, explore grant processes and policy development, and analyze how organizational structures influence health initiatives.

The program culminates in a capstone course in which you will synthesize research and develop a substantial academic project focused on a relevant issue within health sciences. This final project allows you to demonstrate your ability to evaluate literature, integrate knowledge, and articulate informed perspectives grounded in both scholarship and ethical awareness.


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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

  • Community health program manager
  • Global health program assistant
  • Health educator
  • Health policy analyst
  • Health program coordinator
  • Health promotion specialist
  • Health researcher
  • Health services administrator

Liberty’s Master of Health Sciences (MHS) program offers the following specialization:


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Graduate Full Time $580/Credit
Graduate Part Time $645/Credit
Military Graduate $290/Credit

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.



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 – $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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

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.