Master of Arts in Medical Sciences Online

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Prepare for a Career in Health with a Master’s in Medical Sciences

Do you want to use scientific research to help grow human knowledge in medicine? With a Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Sciences, you can explore the complex beauty of the human body and help create treatments, products, and medical techniques that help people overcome health challenges.

The medical science skills you study at Liberty can help you pursue a career or help prepare you to pursue a medical doctorate in the future. Liberty University offers this track as a 100% online option, so you can continue building towards a medical career while remaining committed to your job, family, and community.

Liberty’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences was created to help students advance in the medical profession. Through this program, you can develop a working knowledge of biopsychology, business management, health informatics, molecular medicine, and public health. This combination of skills and knowledge offers you a rigorous program that can help prepare you for a medical research career.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Sciences.

What is a master’s in medical sciences?

A master’s in medical sciences can help prepare you for a career in medical research, serve as a precursor to medical school, or both! By choosing this degree program, you’ll study advanced topics that are key to pursuing a career as a medical scientist.

Medical scientists tend to specialize as health service managers within a specific area of research. If you are changing careers and want to gain specialized skills that can be used in the medical field, then a medical science degree can help you gain the tools and knowledge you need.

What Will You Study in the Master’s Degree in Medical Sciences Online?

In the medical sciences program, you will be immersed in classes that teach you the molecular causes of human disease, the anatomy of the brain, and methods to solve problems in public health. Full-time students can complete this program in about 1 year, and graduates of the medical sciences program can be great candidates for medical schools, dental schools, and physician assistant programs.

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences is designed to take students deeper into the sciences of medicine with in-depth study of essential topics such as:

Bio-imaging
Endocrinology
Histology
Human physiology
Immunodiagnostics
Neurobiology
Neuroscience
Pathogenetic microbiology

You can complete core classes in biomedical sciences, including a discussion on biomedical ethics in relation to biomedicine and research from a biblical worldview. You can also gain an advanced understanding of grant writing, healthcare industry best practices, and other medical topics.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Medical Sciences Degree?

Liberty University’s master’s degree in medical sciences is taught by experts in health sciences. Liberty’s flexibility and academic quality make the medical sciences program a great choice if you want to attend medical school or change careers, but did not major in a health sciences program. With a curriculum rooted in medical research, this degree can help you develop a strong background as you transition to a medical career.

With many areas of study to choose from, you can focus on the best field for you. You can study and develop different medicines, learn effective public health strategies, be taught the best management strategies for healthcare organizations, and much more. At Liberty, you can build toward the career you want in a convenient online format.

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Potential Career Options for MA in Medical Sciences Graduates

Students with a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences may be able to pursue a career in post-secondary education or as a biologist. Graduates of the medical sciences program often wish to attend medical school or a similar professional program. The master’s in medical sciences online degree can help prepare you for a career in non-clinical health sciences fields or a doctoral degree program.

Here are some of the career opportunities you might pursue upon completion of your medical sciences master’s degree from Liberty:

Biomedical scientist*
Clinical research associate
College lecturer/instructor
Genetic counselor*
Grants officer
Medical affairs consultant
Medical liaison

Medical science specialist
Medical science writer
Mental health counselor*
Program officer
Research analyst
Research associate
Research scientist*

*Career may require additional training or education.

Medical Science Degree Options

When you pursue this degree, you will choose a specialization that focuses on the unique area of medicine you want to pursue. See all the specializations available with the MA in Medical Sciences below:

Biopsychology

Business Management

Grant Writing and Administration

Health Informatics

Healthcare Ethics, Policy, and Law

Molecular Medicine

Public Health

Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

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.

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Admission Information for Liberty’s MA in Medical Sciences Degree

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 with at least a 2.75 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.
Additional required prerequisites for success include:
- 2 semesters of general biology with a lab OR 2 semesters of anatomy and physiology with a lab
- 1 semester of organic chemistry with a residential lab (2 semesters recommended)
- 2 semesters of general chemistry with a lab
- Additional recommended courses are biostatistics, physiology (1 year), anatomy (1 year), biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, and genetics
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.

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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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Online Master’s in Medical Science Degrees

How long is a master’s in medical science?

What can I do with a master’s in medical science?

By earning your online medical science master’s degree from Liberty University, you can open the door to many career options in the health sciences field. To name a few career choices, this master’s degree can help you pursue roles in research facilities and healthcare management organizations.

The healthcare management field seeks experts who understand both the principles of medicine and the business management requirements of healthcare. Insurance companies, local and federal government offices, and policymakers often need health experts to consult on important measures that affect consumer health options. Our medical science degree was created with this growing need in mind.

When paired with further doctoral studies, this master’s degree can help prepare you for roles in professional medicine. Liberty’s online medical science master’s degree can help prepare you for doctoral studies in:

Dentistry
Medical doctorates
Medical research
Pharmacology
Physical therapy
Psychiatry

These are only a few professional medical roles that you may pursue after doctoral studies. The MA in Medical Science can assist you in preparing for these roles and help set you up for a rewarding career.

Is a master’s in medical science worth it?

With a degree in health sciences, the MA in Medical Sciences can help prepare you for many rewarding career tracks. If you want to pursue a professional doctoral degree, then this degree can be a great way for you to establish your fundamental health sciences knowledge and gain a working knowledge of many fields of medicine. This degree’s structure can help you find the best path forward, whether you want to pursue a research-focused career or a hands-on medical practice.

With only a bachelor’s degree, you may not have enough exposure to different health sciences topics to be fully prepared for medical school. This can be especially true if you were not considering medical practice throughout your undergraduate degree. In this case, the MA in Medical Sciences can be an effective, condensed course of study that can help fill the gaps in your studies.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll have a viable medical sciences degree that can help you pursue medical research and assistantship positions. This degree can also help prepare you for doctoral studies and provide a kick-start to your medical career.

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Can I choose multiple specializations?

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Prepare for a Career in Health with a Master’s in Medical Sciences

What is a master’s in medical sciences?

What Will You Study in the Master’s Degree in Medical Sciences Online?

Featured Medical Sciences Courses

Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Medical Sciences Degree?

What Sets Us Apart?

Potential Career Options for MA in Medical Sciences Graduates

Medical Science Degree Options

Biopsychology

Business Management

Grant Writing and Administration

Health Informatics

Healthcare Ethics, Policy, and Law

Molecular Medicine

Public Health

Not sure what to choose?

Tuition & Aid

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Admission Information for Liberty’s MA in Medical Sciences Degree

Admission Requirements

Preliminary Acceptance

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Online Master’s in Medical Science Degrees

How long is a master’s in medical science?

What can I do with a master’s in medical science?

Is a master’s in medical science worth it?

Is this program flexible?

Is Liberty accredited?

Can I choose multiple specializations?

Are you ready to change your future?

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