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Master of Nursing Science
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Bachelor degree (about 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- Some programmes require GRE or GMAT and letters of recommendation
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent, About 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution, Programme may require GRE/GMAT and letters of recommendation.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- 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 | $41,522 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $8,300 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing |
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $41,522 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $8,300 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. An interview is required.

