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Bachelor of Nursing Science

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Doctorate training nurse scientists in clinical-translational research methods.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop independent research expertise in Nursing Science. Design and conduct original investigations
Critically assess evidence
and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Laboratory Assistant
Programme Coordinator

Curriculum

50 Quarter units of coursework: eight required courses (NUR SCI 211
212
213
223A
224
226
227A
296) Plus at least 20 elective units chosen with an advisor. Capstone is a comprehensive exam
Proposal defence and dissertation with oral defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country
With the UC subject pattern (history
Language of instruction
Maths
Science
Language other than English
Arts)
Minimum average GPA 3.4 in that pattern for international first-year applicants
Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules. Several majors admit only junior or senior students.

Minimum GPA

3.4

Accepted academic background

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country, With the UC subject pattern (history, Language of instruction, Maths, Science, Language other than English, Arts), Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules, Country-specific curriculum rules on the page.

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Self-Reported Secondary School Academic History
Personal Insight Responses
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$56,350 USD
Application fee	$95 USD
Deposit	$11,300 USD

Program details

Campus	Irvine
Faculty or school	Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.