MA in Medical Sciences – Health Informatics Elevating Healthcare with Informatics Expertise
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Integrate Technology and Healthcare by Earning a Master’s of Medical Sciences – Health Informatics
Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Medical Sciences degree program provides an advanced study of human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, and medical ethics. Our medical sciences degree is designed to provide opportunities to enhance medical and business management credentials for entry into medical, dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, physician assistant (PA), and other professional schools.
In addition, our health informatics specialization prepares you for data-driven decision-making and the business component of the healthcare industry. Your health informatics courses can help provide you with a world-class education that is on the cutting edge of the field of health informatics.
Health informatics is a dynamic specialization that links information technology, communications, and healthcare to improve the quality and safety of patient care. Healthcare professionals rely on the management of data in order to make informed decisions about patient care. By earning a health informatics master’s degree, you can prepare to gain an edge in an ever-evolving and dynamic field.
Why Choose Liberty University’s Master’s of Medical Sciences – Health Informatics?
As one of the largest Christian universities in the world, we understand that quality and affordability are important. That’s why our program is offered 100% online – so you can focus on what’s important to you while remaining invested in your family, church, and community.
We believe that quality shouldn’t be sacrificed for affordability. That is why our courses are taught by faculty who have hands-on experience in the field and who are ready to help mentor you throughout your program so that you can be more equipped for the healthcare field as you pursue a career or further graduate study. You will be taught by faculty who have terminal degrees in their field and expertise that is invaluable. At Liberty, you can develop the skills needed to explore new career opportunities.
Liberty is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and we work every day to provide our students with high-quality and flexible degree options. Take the next step in the medical field with a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences – Health Informatics degree from Liberty University.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s of Medical Sciences – Health Informatics Degree?
The core courses in our medical sciences degree cover topics like:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biomedical science
- Cell biology and biochemistry
- Ethics in health science
- Human metabolism and diseases
With the advanced training that is offered in these courses, you can become well prepared to understand genetics, human metabolism and diseases, and other important medical concepts. As you prepare for medical and other professional schools or careers, you can have a unique glimpse into cell and anatomy physiology as well as other science topics that can help bolster your desire to serve others in the healthcare field.
Our online health informatics degree also provides training in how technology and information systems support the success of businesses and organizations within the medical sciences field. You will study how to acquire, store, retrieve, and use healthcare information and data to foster better collaboration among healthcare providers.
Potential Career Opportunities
As a graduate of our MA in Medical Sciences program, you can become more prepared to apply for medical or other professional schools or pursue a career in healthcare technology. Some potential careers include:
- Medical policy analyst
- Medical practice manager
- Medical science specialist
- Medical science writer
- Research analyst
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences.
- View the Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
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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.
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Admission Information for Our MA in Master of Arts (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 two 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.
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 serve 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
What is the difference between a master’s in health informatics and a specialization in health informatics?
Our master’s in health informatics degree focuses primarily on the data-driven and business aspects of healthcare, while our MA in Medical Sciences with a specialization in healthcare informatics focuses on medical training that can help prepare you for medical and other professional education.
Can I become a doctor with a Master of Science in Health Informatics?
Becoming a doctor in the United States has many requirements, including attending medical school. Many medical schools require courses in anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry, and many other subjects.
Our MA in Medical Sciences – Health Informatics is designed to help you prepare to apply to medical school and pursue medical careers – including as a doctor, while our MS in Health Informatics can help you become a technician, assistant, or director of business and data communication within a healthcare system.
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