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Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration & Medical Sciences

College of Health Sciences

Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration & Medical Sciences

College of Health Sciences

Meet the Demand for the Growing Healthcare Field

If you’re interested in a healthcare career, but don’t necessarily want to be a nurse or doctor, there are a number of options available for you. Take on roles in disease prevention through education or advocacy. Work behind the scenes diagnosing diseases. Make a positive impact on the field through effective management and administration of healthcare facilities and information. Prepare to join this dynamic and growing field with a degree from EKU.

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Why Study Public Health and Clinical Sciences?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than average. This extends to careers beyond frontline medical workers. Programs in the Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration & Medical Sciences can prepare you to excel in a variety of healthcare-related settings or graduate school.

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Residence Halls Open for the Spring 2025 semester. Front desks begin normal operating hours.

News & Updates

A Transformational Career Change

EKU’s nationally prominent Master of Public Health (MPH) program is a growing network of highly respected professionals nationwide. While a civilian working in occupational safety and health, in 2015, Sarah […]

EKU Climbs the Ranks for Best Public Affairs Program

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has climbed the ranks in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Graduate School rankings, particularly in the category of Best Public Affairs Programs,  where it […]

At the Frontiers of Science

For Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, ’06, life’s dance with adversity offered her a gift—ultimately leading to a scientific breakthrough, which saved her son’s life.  Dr. Annabelle’s first major experience with adversity, […]

Contact Information

Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences

Dizney Building
Room 220

859-622-3078
Fax: 859-622-1939
ephams@eku.edu

Medical Laboratory Science Program
mls@eku.edu

Public Health Program
bsph@eku.edu
mph@eku.edu