Program Overview
The Nursing Science at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 Science 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 12,245 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Irvine, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Science 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
- [\'Applied Pharmacology\', \'Human Health and Disease\', "Maternity and Women\'s Health Care", \'Research Methods and Applications in Health Care\', \'Leadership and Management in Health Care\', \'Nursing Science and the Ecology of Healthy Communities\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
- Hold a bachelors degree (or equivalent) from a recognized\nacademic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the\nUniversity of California.
- Provide official standardized test scores (GRE), except for\napplicants to the MAS in Criminology, Law and Society, Master of Legal and\nForensic Psychology, MS in Pharmacology, MS in Nursing Science, most MFA\nprograms, and some business programs
- GRE Scores no minimum limit
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts: Submit one official transcript for every post\nsecondary program attended.
- Application fee - $105 (resident students) and $125\n(international students).
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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,245 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,245 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) 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 Irvine (UCI)
University of California Irvine (UCI)
Irvine, United States
The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87...
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
