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School of Health Sciences Graduate Certificates Shaping Expertise for Advanced Healthcare Solutions
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Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Health Sciences for Your Graduate Certificate?
Do you have a passion for helping others and the medical industry? If you want to pursue positions of added responsibility or start a new career in the health sector, Liberty can help! Liberty University offers 100% online programs with no set login times so that you can remain invested in your church, family, and community while pursuing one of Liberty’s health science certificates.
If you don’t want to pursue a full master’s in medical science online then our graduate health sciences certificates may be for you. With only 5 courses in each of our graduate health science certificate programs, you have the opportunity to quickly reap the result of your hard work.
If you are looking for a health science pathway to a new career, Liberty’s online health sciences programs are designed so that you can complete them in less than 1 year.
Your health science courses will be taught by professors who have years of experience and advanced degrees in related fields. In addition, Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.
Through Liberty’s online graduate certificates in health sciences, you can learn the health concepts and disease research processes you need to know for your career as a health professional.
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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
Available Health Science Graduate Certificates
Global Health
Our Graduate Certificate in Global Health program focuses on the skills of assessing and developing solutions for global healthcare issues, sanitation problems, and logistical obstacles for disaster relief. In addition, you will study topics like emerging trends in global health, prevention, and control of infectious diseases, and political and social factors in public health.
Community Health Promotion
Our Graduate Certificate in Community Health Promotion can help prepare for a career in managing organizations that deal with health planning, communication, and advocacy. In this certificate program, you will study topics like the development and management of health education programs and the creation of programs that address health issues in your community.
Nutrition
Our Graduate Certificate in Nutrition certificate gives you an overview of the principles of nutrition that will aid you on your path to becoming a nutrition expert. In this program, you will study topics like metabolism, food-borne illness prevention, diabetes, obesity, and chronic diseases. Please note: this certificate does not prepare you to become a nutritionist.
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Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a graduate communication certificate can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: community health worker** and medical researcher.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a communication graduate certificate degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Community Health Workers (viewed online Apr. 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Medical Scientists (viewed online Apr. 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a medical certificate program and a health sciences graduate degree?
A medical certificate program typically focuses on anatomy and physiology and includes preparation for further graduate studies. Our online health sciences certificates offer practical training in the medical field surrounding nutrition, health promotion, and global health. With a policy and advocacy focus, you can prepare for a variety of careers in the health sciences industry.
If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies in the medical field or becoming better prepared for medical school, then you may be interested in our Master of Arts in Medical Sciences.
What can I do with a health sciences certificate?
You can pursue a variety of health sciences-related careers with a graduate certificate in health sciences. If you desire to pursue a career in the field of nutrition, advocacy and policy, or desire to address healthcare issues, a health sciences graduate degree may be for you!
A graduate certificate in health sciences is a quick way to take the next step in your career – whether you are just starting or are a seasoned health care services worker, Liberty University can help you reach new heights in your career. With a graduate certificate in health sciences, you can specialize in courses that matter to you. In addition, upon completion of your certificate, you may be able to transfer your courses into one of our School of Health Sciences Graduate Programs.
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 service 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.
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