The UCSF School of Nursing offers programs to meet the needs and interests of a diverse student population. From our nursing entry program to our Master of Science Program, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD programs, we're here to help you advance your nursing career and change health care for the better.
As a leading academic institution, the UCSF School of Nursing continuously evaluates how well our educational programs are meeting the contemporary needs of our students and our ability to address the demands of the ever-evolving health care environment. To meet these goals and advance our educational mission, the school is excited to expand our doctoral education opportunities in 2023 to prepare more nurses to lead innovations in health care.
The school will also pause the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) while our evaluation of our academic offerings continues. The decision to pause MEPN will be reassessed in fall 2025.
The school’s other academic programs, including the Master of Science, Post-Master’s Certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, are continuing to accept applications for 2023 admissions.
(Posted Dec. 15, 2022)
Deadline February 1, 2023*: Deadlines vary by specialty. Please contact your chosen specialty to confirm if they will accept applications after February 1, 2023.
Contacts: [email protected] and [email protected]
Applications open: Sept. 1, 2022 for Fall 2023 entry
Deadline: April 3, 2023
Contact Maria Elena De Guzman, 415-476-7009
Contact [email protected]
Applications open: July 8, 2022
Early application deadline: December 2, 2022
Final deadline: January 3, 2023
Contact [email protected]
Nondiscrimination Policy
The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and university policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The university also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in university programs and activities.
Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.
Source: University of California, Office of the President
Important Notice to Undocumented Individuals & Potential Applicants
The UCSF School of Nursing welcomes applications for admission from undocumented individuals, such as those who qualify under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and/or AB540. Please visit the UCSF Undocumented Student Support Services website and UC Undocumented Student Resources website for more information.