Congratulations to the Class of 2019

The UCSF School of Nursing conferred degrees upon 132 Master of Science students and 10 Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing candidates, and presented certificates to 18 post-master students at the 2019 Commencement.

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

Advancing Human Health

Research is at the very core of our mission. In tangible ways, our research advances nursing knowledge, guides improvements in health care, and contributes to new and exciting educational content.

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Come for an introduction to the UCSF School of Nursing and learn more about our academic programs, wide selection of specialties and wealth of opportunities.

Introducing the DNP

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program, the first to be established in the UC system, offers a flexible online curriculum to prepare clinical leaders for roles in complex health care environments.

Mobile App With Activity Tracker Promotes Physical Activity In Women

The app showed sustained benefits for an additional six months, under a study led by UCSF School of Nursing Professor Yoshimi Fukuoka, PhD, RN.

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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Preparing Leaders in Health Care

“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.”

- Mary Massella

MS '17

“I had access to world class faculty and top notch data technology. The school has been excellent in offering an inclusive environment. Its support and mentorship of students was outstanding.”

- Daniel Linnen

PhD '13

“I can be someone who makes a difference for future nurses of color, especially women.”

- Silvia Arabia

Student, Master's Entry Program in Nursing, Class of 2021

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Doctoral Journey

Creating a life-work-school balance—part two of Victoria Flores' Doctoral Journey. Victoria Flores shares her story as she progresses from our Master’s program to our Doctoral program, highlighting challenges, new experiences, and directions along the way—find out what it’s like to be a part of the UCSF Family.

Introducing the DNP

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program, first in the UC system, offers a flexible online curriculum designed to prepare clinical experts and leaders for roles in complex healthcare environments. Pursue your academic goals and complete your scholarly project while continuing to work.

Science of Caring

Science of Caring is a monthly online publication from UC San Francisco School of Nursing. Our mission is to deliver original, insightful stories about important issues in health care from the perspective of our scientists and clinicians. Discover how we're leading the way in nursing education, practice, and research.