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Learn to Solve Health Problems with a Medical Science Masters in Biopsychology

Are you interested in the biomedical sciences? Maybe you’ve considered becoming a medical student, but you haven’t found a program that marries your affection for medical school with the study of human behavior, the brain and nervous system, and behavioral neuroscience. If this sounds like you, then conferring Liberty’s Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Science – Biopsychology degree may be the right next step for you.

If you are passionate about working in the field of medical sciences and psychology, Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences – Biopsychology degree allows you to earn an advanced degree that covers how the human mind and body work together. Our medical sciences program offers you the opportunity to pursue a degree that can help you enter medical, dental, chiropractic, psychiatry, pharmacy, physician’s assistant (PA), and other medical professional schools.

Throughout your time with us, our support staff and professors, who have years of education and professional experience in the medical field, are available for mentorship opportunities. Our professors don’t just see what they do as a job – they view their vocation as an opportunity to invest in young minds and share their wealth of experience to benefit future generations. If you’re interested in earning a medical master’s degree at a respected university from the comfort of your own home, partner with Liberty for your educational journey.

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Why Choose Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences – Biopsychology Program?

Our master’s degree in medical sciences – biopsychology is a quality, flexible, and affordable online degree program designed with your success in mind. As a pioneer in distance education since 1985 and one of the largest Christian universities in the world, this degree program offers you the opportunity to earn a rigorous, respected education that is firmly rooted in the Christian faith.

You can be confident in enrolling in our online medical sciences program because Liberty University has a strong name recognition, a respected reputation, and is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). As a nonprofit university, Liberty offers one of the most competitive tuition rates among private colleges and universities, so that you can complete your degree with minimal cost compared to many of our for-profit competitors.

Additionally, this degree program is offered online with no set login times and no required intensives. The flexibility of our courses allows you to complete your work when it best suits your schedule. With our biopsychology and medical sciences degree, you will also be able to complete your degree at your own pace. Whether you take 5 classes per semester or 2, we are committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals without sacrificing family, community, and life responsibilities that require your attention.

Don’t put your future on hold any longer – partner with us, earn your master’s degree in medical sciences, and take your career to new heights. Apply today!

What is Biopsychology?

Biopsychology is the study of how human biology influences how people behave, feel, and think. Biopsychologists study how parts of the human – such as the brain and the central nervous system, impact behavior and mood. Biopsychology, which is also known as biological psychology, is closely related to developmental psychology – a subject that this degree program will also cover.

What Will You Study in a Master’s of Medical Sciences – Biopsychology Graduate Program?

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences degree with a specialization in biopsychology is an advanced degree in medical sciences. The core curriculum of our medical sciences degree includes the study of human anatomy, biomedical ethics, biology, and biochemistry. You will also study physiology, the human metabolism, ethics in health science, and cells.

In addition, our biopsychology specialization consists of 4 courses. In these courses, you will study neuroscience, developmental psychology, and developmental neuropsychology. Our medical science degree in biopsychology also allows you to choose a course in advanced child psychology, advanced adolescent psychology, or advanced adult psychology to round out your degree program.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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