Our Programs - Application Information

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)

 

People getting a brief about the Accelerated Program
Accelerated Program: Master's Entry Program in Nursing
Masters Program
Master of Science Program
Applications Open: July 8, 2022 / Deadline: Varies by Specialty
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Master of Science Program
Applications Open: July 8, 2022 / Deadline: Varies by Specialty

Deadline February 1, 2023*: Deadlines vary by specialty. Please contact your chosen specialty to confirm if they will accept applications after February 1, 2023.

Admissions requirements

Statistics requirements

FAQs

Curriculum

Deadlines and Processes

Contacts: [email protected] and [email protected]

Master of Science Healthcare Administration People
Master of Science Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership
Applications Open: Sept. 1, 2022 / Deadline: Jan. 17, 2023
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Master of Science Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership
Applications Open: Sept. 1, 2022 / Deadline: Jan. 17, 2023
Doctoral Programs
Doctoral Programs
Applications Open Starting July 2022 / Deadline: Varies by Program
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Doctoral Programs
Applications Open Starting July 2022 / Deadline: Varies by Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Applications open: Sept. 1, 2022 for Fall 2023 entry

Deadline: April 3, 2023

Admissions requirements

Statistics requirements

Curriculum

DNP Program Interest Form

Contact Maria Elena De Guzman, 415-476-7009

Contact [email protected]

Nursing PhD

Applications open: July 8, 2022

Early application deadline: December 2, 2022

Final deadline: January 3, 2023

Admissions requirements

Statistics requirements

Curriculum

Deadlines and Processes

Contact [email protected]

Sociology PhD

Applications open: Oct. 1, 2022

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2022

Admissions requirements

Curriculum

Deadline and Processes

Contact [email protected]

Special Studies
Post-Master's Certificate Program and Postdoctoral Studies
Applications Open: Sept. 1, 2022 / Deadline: Varies by Specialty

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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.