Master of Arts in Public Health Biology (M.A.)
Purpose
The Master of Arts in Public Health Biology provides students with expertise in the biological basis of public health, preparing them for careers that bridge the public health and medical science sectors. Courses are taught through the lens of a Biblical worldview, instilling a mission mindset into all. Students will become pioneers in this field through conducting novel research and writing a thesis.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Design a novel research project on a topic related to public health biology supported by literature of the discipline.
- Analyze the relationship between public health issues and biological and/or environmental causation.
- Assess data through proper statistical and epidemiological methods.
- Develop appropriate approaches to treatment and/or prevention based on principles of biology and public health.
- Apply Biblical ethics to current issues in public health biology.
Program Specific Admission Procedures
In addition to the General Admission Procedures outlined in this Catalog, applicants to the Master of Arts in Public Health Biology program must have:
- An earned baccalaureate degree in biology or related biological sciences from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.);
- Official college transcript documenting the minimum GPA requirement and course prerequisites should be submitted.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 for good standing (2.75-2.99 for caution)
Transfer Credit
Students may transfer up to 50% of graduate course work from an accredited institution. In order to be eligible for transfer, course work must have a minimum grade of B-, and must have been completed in the past 10 years. Credits from a prior degree on the same academic level earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits.