School of Health Sciences –
Doctoral Degrees
Overview
Expand Your Career Potential with a Health Sciences Doctoral Degree from Liberty University
Let us help you advance your career so you can make a difference in the fields of medicine, science, and academics. Partner with us as you prepare yourself with the best in biology and chemistry equipment and with academics taught by industry leaders with terminal degrees.
Gain field and teaching experience to help prepare you to enter career fields like cellular biology, molecular biology, biomedical research, and cadaver dissection. Our doctoral degrees in health science can help equip you for university-level teaching, so you can pursue your dream of being an anatomy professor.
The field of health sciences is constantly growing and changing, with new job opportunities opening for those with the right credentials. Get ahead in this competitive field with a doctoral degree from our School of Health Sciences! With our mission to Train Champions for Christ, you can feel confident that you can walk away with excellence and integrity – ready to make an impact on the Kingdom of God within the powerful field of health sciences.
Degree Programs
School of Health Sciences Doctoral Degree Programs
Anatomy and Cell Biology (PhD)
Public Health (DrPH)
Benefits
Why Choose Liberty’s Doctorate Degree in Health Sciences?
A Facility Designed for Discovery
Liberty’s Department of Biology and Chemistry is equipped with industry-standard, state-of-the-art resources to support your academic and professional development. Central to this experience is our Center for Natural Sciences, which houses a wide variety of cutting-edge teaching and research laboratories. These labs support disciplines such as advanced imaging, anatomy and physiology, environmental science, microbiology, and more – all carefully designed to elevate your hands-on experience.
Explore a Wide Range of Specialties
The Center includes dedicated labs for general biology and chemistry, cell biology, genetics, forensic science, human biology, organic chemistry, and zoology. Whether you’re studying biochemistry or molecular biology, you’ll have the environment and resources to fully immerse yourself in your discipline. Each lab is tailored to provide real-world applications of the concepts you study in the classroom, preparing you for a variety of health science careers.
Access Professional-Level Equipment
Our students benefit from access to advanced equipment that is typically reserved for graduate-level work. You’ll use tools like a gene sequencer, a tissue culture facility, a fluorescent microscope, and a LICOR imager. With this exposure, you’ll gain valuable techniques, research methods, and lab skills to help you grow in your field.
Mentorship that Matters
Research at Liberty isn’t just about gaining knowledge – it’s about growth through mentorship. You’ll have the chance to work alongside credentialed, experienced faculty who are passionate about investing in their students.
As a Christian university, we prioritize integrity and biblical ethics in health sciences. Through prayer, guidance, and example, your professors are here to support you academically and spiritually as you pursue your professional goals.
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A Closer Look at Our Health Sciences Doctoral Programs
Take a closer look at our health sciences doctoral programs and discover how Liberty University can help you reach the highest levels of expertise in your field. As a doctoral student, you’ll engage in advanced research, develop critical leadership skills, and work alongside experienced faculty who are committed to helping you make a lasting impact in healthcare. Whether you want to shape public health policy, lead clinical teams, or contribute to groundbreaking medical research, our programs are designed to help equip you for meaningful, influential careers.
