Transform health care. Advance you career.
At the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, we don’t just prepare nurses, physician assistants, advanced practice providers and researchers—we prepare leaders, change agents and innovators. As health care rapidly evolves, we equip our graduates with the skills, confidence and vision to not only enter the workforce but to transform it.
We’re looking for professionals like you—those who are passionate about driving meaningful change in health care. If you’re ready to lead, advocate and innovate, you belong here.
Why you should choose Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis?
- Commitment to health equity: Improving care for underserved communities
- Emphasis on leadership: Preparing you to make an impact beyond the bedside
- Cutting-edge education: Simulation learning and state-of-the-art facilities
- School-coordinated clinical placements: Focus on learning, not logistics
- No GRE or GMAT required: Supporting students from all career paths
- Variety of pathways: Education in certificate, master’s and doctoral programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Full time | Hybrid | Three years
This post-baccalaureate nursing program prepares advanced practice providers to engage in patient- and family-centered, evidence-based primary care and promote optimal health, well-being and health equity across populations and the lifespan.
Doctor of Nursing Practice — Nurse Anesthesia Program
Full time | Hybrid | Three years
This integrated, full-time, three-year program prepares experienced critical care nurses with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program
Full time | Hybrid | Four years
This full-time, academic doctoral program prepares graduates as leaders in health care, health policy and as nurse faculty/researchers at the university level.
MHS – Physician Assistant Studies
Full time | In person | Three years
This program prepares graduates to deliver care as physician assistants, improving the availability of culturally relevant primary care to underserved populations and educate clinicians to deliver care as a member of a health care team.
MSN – Master’s Entry Program in Nursing
Full time | In person | 18 months
This full-time program prepares graduates to deliver care as registered nurses. Graduates of the program are qualified to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses, are eligible for certification as a Public Health Nurse and earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Learn more about our MSN – Master’s Entry Program in Nursing
UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
Full time | Online | 12 months
This multicampus, postgraduate certification program is a 12-month hybrid program to prepare new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) and increase the mental health providers workforce across California.
Learn more about UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
