M.S. in Human Biology

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Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Biology

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Invest in the Future by Teaching Biology-Related Subjects to University Students

Are you passionate about learning, teaching others, and understanding the creation of life? A graduate degree in human biology can help you turn these passions into a rewarding career. Liberty University offers a Master of Science in Human Biology, which is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to teach biology-related courses at the university level.

This program is designed to prepare you for the world of academia. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct research and writing throughout your program, prepare teaching presentations, and complete a capstone course – all of which will help you teach in a college or university. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in optional, on-campus intensives where you will be provided with hands-on experience as well as connections with professors and peers.

Become a mentor and educator to the next generation. Our online human biology master’s degree will prepare you with all the tools you need to begin your career in academics.

What Will You Learn in Our Online Human Biology Master’s Degree?

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell biology
  • Genetics
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Student support and retention
  • Teaching in higher education

Throughout this program, you will be presented with assignments that stretch your current knowledge and abilities so you can become an excellent educator. You’ll conduct research and writing and create and present lectures. You will also complete a capstone course where you will assemble a teaching portfolio, demonstrate your professional development, and create teaching materials such as grading rubrics.

Career Opportunities for M.S. in Human Biology Graduates

Our graduate degree in human biology can equip you to teach students in higher education settings. You will be qualified to work as a professor or adjunct faculty member, and you will have the skill set to teach courses like:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell biology

Benefits of Our M.S. in Human Biology Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online M.S. in Human Biology from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • Gain valuable hands-on experience in our optional, 1-week intensive courses that will help you learn by doing and give you the chance to make important professional connections.
  • Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following 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)

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jan 13, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America

Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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