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Whether you're interested in advanced clinical practice, health policy, research or academia, we offer a rich educational experience with the opportunity to engage with top faculty, researchers and clinicians.

Alumna Jennie Chin Hansen Awarded UCSF Medal

The campus' most prestigious award, the UCSF Medal recognizes individuals who inspire the work of those at UCSF to push the boundaries of what's possible.

How Nurses are Transforming Health in California

From protecting the health of pre-school age children to cutting tobacco use, nurses are leading projects that are strengthening health across the state.

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How Social and Economic Conditions Impact Our Health

From understanding worker well-being to studying barriers to HIV prevention, here are just some of the projects School of Nursing members are leading to address health equity and inform policy.

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Welcome to the UCSF School of Nursing

Consistently recognized among the best nursing schools, the UCSF School of Nursing's dedicated nurse scientists, clinicians, students and staff share a common drive to make the world a better place. We push the boundaries of nursing science, every day, to improve human health and health care.

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Our Impact in Numbers

549

Students

43%

Underrepresented Students

40%

First-Generation Students

89%

NCLEX Pass Rate

Recipient of NIH Funds Nationally

$13.2M

In NIH Grants

Preparing Leaders in Health Care

Mary Massella

Master of Science Program

Class of 2017

“I will always be grateful to UCSF and my mentor, Maureen McGrath, for giving me the tools I needed to enable me to give back to my community.”

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Angelita Barrios

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Class of 2019

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to spread what I know, to teach students how to critically think and how to advocate for their patients.”

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Garrett Chan

PhD

Class of 2005

“We knew of health disparities before, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed them to a greater level. We can’t make little changes anymore. Now, we have to transform the health care system.”

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