Program Overview
The Nursing at University of California San Francisco is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 55,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pharmacology and Nursing Care
- Intro to Professional Nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Effective Communication
- Adult Med.-Surg./Geriatric Nrsg.
- Parent-Child Nursing
- Socio-Cultural Issues in Health, Illness
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Childbearing Families
- Community Health Nursing
- Issues in Nursing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Requirements for Admissions
- Completion, prior to the application deadline, of introductory or higher-level courses in statistics and psychology, see \'Prerequisite Coursework\' section below.
- Completion, prior to the application deadline, of introductory or higher-level courses in microbiology and nutrition, see \'Prerequisite Coursework\' section below.
- Completion, prior to the application deadline, of college-level courses in human anatomy and human physiology, totaling six (or more) quarter units -- or four or more semester units. See \'Prerequisite Coursework\' section below.
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree (bachelor\'s degree) in a general discipline other than nursing with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA), as verified by official transcripts received at UCSF. Transcripts must also verify the baccalaureate degree was conferred NO LATER THAN the (Sept. 1st) application deadline. Please note: certain highly-specialized bachelor\'s degrees may not meet UCSF requirements, see Specialized Bachelors Degrees for details.
- Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, within five years of the application deadline.
- A minimum of four Recommendations/Reference Letters are required; a maximum of five recommendations will be accepted.
- Official Transcripts are required from all post-secondary (after high school) educational institutions. See below for transcript submission procedures.
- Evidence of personal qualification and capacity for graduate study, as reflected in the application, references, GRE, and baccalaureate GPA. Past academic performance and professional activity are evaluated, e.g., community, organizational, and volunteer service, and creative professional accomplishments.
- Congruence of the applicant\'s goal with the goals and resources of the School and the University. A written goal statement is required, which is to be PDF-formatted and submitted on-line via the UCSF web application system.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 55,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 55,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Francisco directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
University of California, San Francisco is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months