Combined BS/MPH Program

Program Highlights

Eastern Kentucky University offers a combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) 3+2 program. This accelerated pathway is designed for students to complete both degrees within approximately five calendar years.

A key feature of this program is that nine credit hours of 800-level graduate coursework (MPH 810 Human Behavior Change, MPH 825 Public Health Planning, and MPH 855 Principles of Epidemiology) apply towards both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.

The program is intended for undergraduate students who have demonstrated strong academic ability.

Delivery Modes

The program is structured as an accelerated 3+2 combination, which implies a full-time commitment. Specific details regarding on-campus, online, or hybrid delivery for the M.P.H. portion are not explicitly stated in this document but are typically associated with such integrated programs.

Curriculum Overview

Students in the Combination 3+2 Program must fulfill the requirements for both the B.S. in Public Health and the M.P.H. program. Detailed M.P.H. program requirements are presented in the Graduate Catalog .

As part of the 3+2 structure, nine graduate credit hours (MPH 810, MPH 825, MPH 855) are shared between the undergraduate and graduate degrees. The B.S. component requires a total of 120 credit hours.

The undergraduate portion includes core public health courses, concentration-specific courses, supporting courses, and an Internship in Public Health (HEA 499).

Admissions Requirements for the 3+2 Program

To be considered for the Combination 3+2 Program, undergraduate students must satisfy all of the following conditions:

• Junior or Senior class standing.

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above.

• Maintain an overall undergraduate and graduate GPA of at least 3.0 to continue in the Combination 3+2 option.

• Approval from the department and the Graduate School.

To apply, students may visit the Graduate School's website.

Please note, enrollment in a Combination 3+2 undergraduate program does not equate to acceptance to the master's degree program. Students must submit an admissions application to begin the master's degree program.

Career & Practical Experience

The undergraduate component of the 3+2 program, particularly the Pre-Professional concentration, aims to prepare students for various professional health-related graduate programs such as medicine, dentistry, and others.

Students in the B.S. in Public Health complete an Internship in Public Health (HEA 499), providing practical experience. Further details on M.P.H.-specific career services or practicum sites are not detailed in this document.