The Medical Careers Institute is offered through the College of Health Science at ECPI University. As the name implies, the programs offered build the foundational skills and subject-area expertise needed to pursue a variety of careers in medicine and healthcare. ECPI stands for East Coast Polytechnic Institute.
Medical Careers Institiute primarily offers professionally-focused associate and bachelors degrees. However, ECPI Nursing does offer an MSN program. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, programs are designed to help students gain the hands-on experience they need—both in the classroom (digital or otherwise) and in the field.
ECPI Online
A number of ECPI University’s programs are available either fully or partially online. That includes several Medical Career Institute Programs, such as Healthcare Administration, Radiologic Sciences, and the Master of Science in Nursing program.
ECPI strives to offer online students—whether at Medical Careers Institute, ECPI Nursing, or in other programs—the round-the-clock academic and technical support they need to thrive. That may include valuable resources like Canvas, Microsoft Office 365, and live chat. The curriculum and standards for these online programs are identical to their campus equivalents, often taught by the same faculty, with the primary difference simply being the flexible format.
Campus Locations
In addition to a robust online program, ECPI maintains a network of campus locations throughout the Southeastern United States. Whether you prefer to enhance your online education through campus experiences, keep your options open, or study exclusively on campus, if you live in Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, or South Carolina, you may be able to attend the Medical Careers Institute at an ECPI location near you.
ECPI campus locations include but are not limited to:
- ECPI Richmond, VA
- ECPI Newport News, VA
- ECPI Virginia Beach
- ECPI Roanoke, VA
- ECPI Raleigh, NC
- ECPI Charlotte, NC
- ECPI Charleston, NC
- ECPI Orlando, FL
The specific programs offered at each campus location may vary, so follow up with the one that interests you for more information.
Why Medical Careers Institute
Making the decision to earn your degree in healthcare and pursue your career goals could be the best decision you ever make. Enroll at ECPI University’s College of Health Science or College of Nursing and you’ll join a collaborative and fostering learning environment, surrounded by faculty and staff who are there to support you through the entire process.
What sets ECPI University apart?
Just ask the employers who hire our graduates. Since 1966, more than 3,800 employers have looked to ECPI for talented professionals who are capable of entering the workplace and doing the job right on the very first day. That’s because our curriculum in healthcare programs emphasizes hands-on, interactive learning with clinical rotations, allowing students to develop a wide array of experiences in healthcare settings.
With several concentrations of study in Health Sciences, Advanced Clinical, and Nursing, ECPI University offers degrees in the following career areas: (fields vary by location)
College of Health Science
Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Health Information Management, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Radiography, Surgical Technology
College of Nursing
Practical Nursing, Nursing (RN), RN-BSN
Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Advisor and find out more about:
- Campus locations in VA, NC, SC, and online
- Campus tours, simulation lab equipment, and faculty introductions
- Program overviews and application process
- Tutoring, clubs, campus community, and other support systems to help you from day one until graduation
- Scholarship opportunities for those who qualify
- Tuition and financial aid questions (for those who qualify)
- Flexible class schedule options
- Career services department and resources available for job search strategies
Financial Aid
It’s easier than you may think to find out if you qualify for one of ECPI University’s scholarships. Contact us today for more detail on how to apply and lower your tuition if you qualify!
- Graduation Scholarship Fund
- Fixed Tuition Pledge
- Career Advancement Scholarship
- High School Scholarships
- Veterans – Yellow Ribbon Program
