MA in Medical Sciences – Health Informatics Elevating Healthcare with Informatics Expertise

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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.


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

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.


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.

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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
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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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.