MS in Human Biology Online Dive Deep into Human Biology
34
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Invest in the Future by Teaching Biology-Related Subjects to University Students
Are you passionate about learning, teaching others, and understanding the creation of life? A graduate degree in human biology can help you turn these passions into a rewarding career. Liberty University offers a Master of Science (MS) in Human Biology, which is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to teach biology-related courses at the university level.
With our master’s degree in biology, you can get ready to enter the world of academia. You can have the opportunity to conduct research and writing throughout your program, prepare teaching presentations, and complete a capstone course – all of which can help you teach in a college or university. Additionally, you can have the opportunity to participate in optional, on-campus intensives. These courses seek to provide you with hands-on experience as well as connections with professors and peers.
Partner with us and become a mentor and educator to the next generation. Our online master’s program in biology can help prepare you with all the tools you need to begin your career in academics.
Why Choose Liberty University’s Online Biology Master’s Degree?
As someone who wants to teach others in a higher education setting, you understand the importance of faculty, and so do we. Our professors are professionals in their field with years of experience in the sciences and education. They are dedicated to helping you succeed as both a student and a professional.
You’re probably wondering how many years it takes to get a master’s degree in biology. At Liberty, you can complete your human biology degree online in 34 credit hours! Our program is offered 100% online – allowing you to fit your courses around your schedule.
Our mission is Training Champions for Christ, so we have integrated Christian principles and a biblical worldview into all our courses. As you enter your new profession, this can help you perform your tasks ethically – with excellence and integrity.
What Will You Study in Our Online Human Biology Master’s Program?
Our master’s in biology can provide you with the foundation in biology and education that you’ll need to be a part of a university or college faculty. You will receive training in biochemistry, genetics, human anatomy and physiology, and cell biology. Your education courses can also prepare you with techniques for teaching in higher education as well as supporting and retaining students.
Your assignments are designed to stretch your current knowledge and abilities so you can become an excellent educator. You can have the opportunities to conduct research and writing as well as create and present lectures. You will also complete a capstone course where you will assemble a teaching portfolio, demonstrate your professional development, and create teaching materials such as grading rubrics.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biochemistry
- Cell biology
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences.
- View the Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan (PDF)
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Our Online Master’s in Biology
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree in biology or a related biological science with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 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.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any hands-on experiences for students?
Gain valuable hands-on experience in our optional, 1-week intensive courses that can help you learn by doing and give you the chance to make important professional connections.
How is Liberty accredited?
Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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