MA in Medical Sciences | Grant Writing and Administration

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Help Your Organization Secure Needed Grant Funds with a Master’s in Medical Science

With competition becoming increasingly fiercer over fewer federal grant funds, the ability to write successful grant applications has become an in-demand vocation. Liberty’s Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Sciences – Grant Writing and Administration is designed to help you gain advanced knowledge in the biomedical sciences while also developing the specialized skills needed to secure research funding. You can study under professors who have successfully funded research through federal granting agencies. The ability to write clear, fundable proposals has become a vital skill for laboratories, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations – so with this degree, you can prepare to pursue career opportunities in a wide variety of settings.

Through this program, you can deepen your understanding of medical science while also learning how to navigate the process of proposal development and research administration. This combination can help equip you to support scientific discovery while addressing some of today’s most pressing health challenges. Your coursework can also provide opportunities to practice writing full-length proposals modeled after those required by major agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Rooted in Liberty University’s commitment to values-driven education, this program integrates academic excellence with ethical reflection, all from a Christian perspective. You will be encouraged to see how skills in science and research administration can be used in service to others and to the advancement of knowledge, all while maintaining a standpoint that honors the dignity and worth of every person.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Sciences – Grant Writing and Administration.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Grant Writing and Administration Graduate Medical Science Degree?

Liberty’s program offers a unique combination of advanced science coursework and grant writing preparation. While many universities only provide general grant writing programs, this degree focuses specifically on this topic within the context of the medical and scientific fields, giving you targeted training that can help you engage in competitive funding environments.

The program is taught by faculty who have themselves secured research funding and who bring firsthand experience into the virtual classroom. Their expertise can help you learn not only how to craft persuasive applications, but also how to manage the administrative processes that follow funding approval.

At Liberty, you’ll study in an environment that emphasizes both professional skill and ethical responsibility. By weaving a biblical worldview into the study of science and administration, the program encourages you to think about how research funding impacts communities, public health, and the global pursuit of knowledge. This balance of professional preparation and values-based reflection sets Liberty apart.

What’s the difference between a Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Science and a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) program?

Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Sciences – Grant Writing and Administration is geared toward students interested in pursuing careers as full-time grant writers for medical/scientific labs in academia and industry and/or students who wish to pursue a career in academia where securing research funds for novel research is required. A Master of Medical Science (MMSc/MMS), on the other hand, is often geared toward the technical aspects of medical education.

What Will You Study in a Master’s in Medical Science – Grant Writing and Administration Degree?

In this program, you will explore advanced areas of biomedical science, including subjects such as cancer biology, medical anatomy and physiology, cellular processes, and human metabolism. These studies can help you develop a strong foundation for understanding the complexities of health and disease at both the molecular and systemic levels.

Alongside your scientific coursework, you will focus on the specialized skills needed for successful research funding. You can learn how to develop grant proposals that address the expectations of major agencies, gain practice in persuasive scientific writing, and refine strategies for presenting complex ideas with clarity and precision.

The program also emphasizes the administrative and ethical aspects of research. You will examine the principles of research administration, contracts, and compliance while also considering the role of ethics in health sciences. Together, these areas of study can help prepare you to approach research funding and administration with both technical skill and professional integrity.

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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.

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)

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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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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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