Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing students

Whether you’re interested in becoming a physician assistant (P.A.) or a registered nurse (R.N.), the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis prepares you to be a successful clinician and leader.

The only graduate school committed to activating change where it’s needed the most, we go beyond clinical education with programs that elevate your ability, confidence and vision to become a new type of health care leader.

We seek students like you — who seek a greater impact in health and believe in better.

What makes our programs different:

  • Emphasis on leadership
  • Dedication to inclusiveness
  • Leader in simulation learning
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • School-coordinated clinical placements
  • No GRE or GMAT required

Learn how you can grow and go beyond today.

Keoki Leong

Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Studies

This full-time program prepares graduates to deliver care as P.A.s, with a focus on providing primary care for underserved populations and leading health care teams.


Iree Cisneros Fong

Master’s Entry Program in Nursing

This full-time, accelerated program prepares new R.N.s, drawing from applicants who have bachelor’s degrees in other fields. Graduates are prepared as leaders to advance health, improve quality of care and inform health policy.