Overview

The graduate-level accelerated Nursing Science - Community and Population Health Nursing program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) covers the foundation of nursing practice. Students achieve competencies in research and the ability to utilize scholarly evidence in the design, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of health care.

The small MEPN cohorts also have the opportunity to learn alongside our undergraduate prelicensure students in certain courses creating a mixed learning community. Additionally, the MEPN boasts a concentration in Community and Population Health Nursing (CPHN) preparing graduates to lead interprofessional health care teams that advocate for the expansion of health care opportunities to under-served populations.

Key Facts

Accelerated program

High-tech clinical simulation experiences throughout the curriculum

Excellent clinical partnerships with rotations throughout UCI Health and immersion opportunities in local communities

Leadership role preparation and interprofessional team building skills development

Desirable concentration in Community and Population Health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Pharmacology

Pathophysiology

Frameworks for Nursing Practice

Compassionate Care with Underserved Populations

Research Methods and Evaluation for Evidence-Based Practice

Older Adult Health Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Community Development View 1045 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-nursing baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your Bachelors degree

Completion of all of the prerequisite courses listed below with a letter grade of C or higher: Statistics, Psychology, Sociology/Cultural Anthropology, Anatomy with lab, Physiology with lab, Microbiology with lab, a General Chemistry course OR a Chemistry course which includes a combination of inorganic (general), organic and biochemistry (must contain all 3)

A personal history statement

Statement of purpose

Three letters of recommendation

A current resumé

Unofficial transcripts from all universities/institutions

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27864 USD / year

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In-State

12762 USD / year

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Living costs

Irvine

United States

1560 - 2585 USD / month

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