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Post-Doctoral studies are arranged by individual request depending upon specific areas of interest and availability of resources within those areas.
Post-Master's Programs
See Special Studies, below.
For more information:
Nursing Academic Programs
2 Koret Way, #N-331B
UCSF Box 0604
San Francisco, CA
94143-0604
Telephone: (415) 476-2595
Fax: 415-476-9707
Ample and attractive opportunities exist for scholarly pursuits in research, teaching, administration, and clinical work. Some of these opportunities are listed below, others are arranged through contact with specific members of the faculty.
The Post-Doctoral Special Studies program offers the doctorally-prepared nurse or allied health professional an opportunity to pursue scholarly interests in areas of specialized content, including research, methodology, and theory development. An individualized curriculum is designed in collaboration with a sponsoring faculty member from one of the four departments in the School of Nursing: Family Health Care Nursing, Community Health Systems, Physiological Nursing, or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
This curriculum is determined by the availability of senior faculty and the interests of the applicant, and may include the auditing of courses in the School of Nursing.
Although accepted at the University of California, San Francisco, the Scholar-in-Residence is not officially enrolled but attends through special arrangement. There is no academic credit or official transcript, although a certificate is provided upon completion of study.
In addition to enrollment in the Post-Doctoral Special Studies program, individuals whose period of study is a minimum of one year and who are funded by a fellowship, grant, or traineeship, should explore the possibility of an appointment as a PostDoctoral Scholar in the UCSF Graduate Division.
An option to the Post-Doctoral Special Studies program is to visit the School of Nursing. Visitors are welcome and invited to interview administrators, faculty, and students; or to confer with researchers and clinicians. Stays longer than one or two days require special arrangements and should be made in advance.
The Research Center for Symptom Management (RCSM) offers post-doctoral fellowships; these opportunities are described on the RCSM Training Program page. Also contact the HIV/AIDS center for post-doctoral information.
Some postdocs receive funding through "T32" Institutional Training Awards from the National Institute of Nursing Research. These awards support research training to prepare scientists for careers in behavioral and biomedical research.
Funding for individual post-doctoral fellowships can be sought through governmental sources.
The Pew Memorial Trust annually funds a very limited number of postdoctoral (and predoctoral) scholars interested in advanced work in health policy research. The Pew program is jointly administered by the Institute for Health & Aging (UCSF School of Nursing) and the Institute for Health Policy Studies (UCSF School of Medicine). Recruitment of fellows is done nationally. For further information, telephone (415) 476-5902 or fax 415-476-1253.
The University of California offers the President's Post-Doctoral Fellowship, designed to attract groups traditionally underrepresented to academic careers and to enhance their prospects for appointment to faculty positions at the University of California and other institutions of higher education. The program offers fellows financial support for one academic year and mentoring and counseling toward advancement of postdocs' academic careers.
The fellowship includes a $35,000 stipend, health benefits, and up to $4,000 for research-related expenses. The University will also reimburse intercampus expenses when fellows participate in conferences, or present their research in seminars or departmental meetings--activities that are strongly encouraged. Recipients of the fellowship will be notified in March. Details and applications are available at the UC President's web site.
More information regarding postdoctoral study in nursing is available from the UCSF School of Nursing Office of Academic Programs.
Nursing Academic Programs
2 Koret Way, #N-331B
UCSF Box 0604
San Francisco, CA 94143-0604
Telephone: (415) 476-2595 Fax: 415/476-9707
Post-Master's options for specialized study as a clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, nursing and health systems leadership, or health policy specialist are offered on an as available basis, depending on faculty resources.
The curriculum meets state and national certification requirements, where applicable. Availability of post-master's study for certain specialties vary from year to year. Post-Master's students must complete, prior to their first clinical experience, a Criminal Background Check (CBC) through the UCSF Police Department. Details will be provided after acceptance.
For further information, application and admission guidelines, contact the specialty coordinator.
The Special Studies program is designed for nurses who desire specialized study in nursing but do not require a degree. Special Studies is not an academic program, but an individualized curriculum designed to the needs of the student or scholar that can incorporate existing or specialized course work, clinical or field observation, or research.
The majority of Special Studies curricula will not include intensive clinical expenses and thus do not lead to preparation for national certification in clinical areas of practice or advanced practice role recognition such as CNS or NP.
A few examples of Special Studies curricula include, Clinical specialists may spend several months in intensive, individualized study of theory and practice; faculty on educational leave may pursue individualized programs of research; and nurses from other countries may spend from a few weeks to an academic year studying aspects of the profession in this country.
Nurses may study in such areas as pediatrics, maternity, family health care, women's health, critical care, oncology, cardiovascular, mental health, community, gerontology, home care, nursing and health systems leadership, occupational/environmental health, health policy, genomics, ethics, HIV/AIDS, and education.
Priority will be given to postdoctoral scholars and international nurses. Doctorally- prepared non-nurses, and non-nurses with professional graduate/doctoral degrees in nursing-related areas, who are interested in nursing course work within a specific area of study, may be considered on a case by case basis.
Those accepted to the Special Studies Program are not officially enrolled but attend through special arrangement; therefore, no degree or academic credit is awarded. Although no official transcript is issued, a certificate is provided upon completion of study.
An advisor from the School of Nursing is assigned, who is responsible for planning a program of study based upon the scholar's interests and goals. Since the information provided in the application is used to assign this advisor, it is important that it be as clear and specific as possible.
An alternative to the Special Studies program is to visit the School of Nursing. Visits require special advance arrangements. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your requests. (This option is not available to LVNs wishing to complete coursework pre-requisite to the Board of Registered Nursing licensure exam.)
Acceptance into Special Studies is contingent upon availability of a faculty adviser, evidence of English language competence, and approval of the appropriate department chair or nursing service unit.
Application for admission must be completed and returned to the Office of Academic Programs approximately three months before study begins. To ensure proper planning, please specify the exact dates you intend to study. This time should be scheduled according to the academic calendar used by the School of Nursing.
Select options below to display and print the appropriate application forms.
A letter of reference written on your behalf by a leader at your institution attesting to your professional or academic capability is required. It should be sent in a self-addressed envelope directly to the Office of Academic Programs.
Health insurance during the period of study is required by the University of California. If you do not already have health insurance, a UCSF Student Health Service form must be completed and returned with the Special Studies application.
Financial Statement. To ensure that you have sufficient funds to study abroad, a confidential financial statement form must be completed and returned to the Office of Academic Programs. The Academic Progams office will use the completed form to request a Certificate of Eligibility (IAP-66/DS-2019) from the UCSF Office of International Students and Scholars (see http://saa.ucsf.edu/siss website.) This certificate is required by the United States Consul in your country before a visa can be granted.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For students who are not native speakers of English, a minimum score of 80 (for 0 – 120 score range) on the TOEFL is required. In exceptional cases, this score requirement may be waived. Official TOEFL results should be forwarded by the testing service directly to the UCSF Nursing Academic Programs office. For more information and for testing dates, please see the TOEFL web site:
University housing is not available. You may request, however, a listing of privately-owned guest houses and facilities located near campus. Unfortunately, housing in San Francisco is scarce and expensive. As you make your plans, you should allow sufficient time and money to find appropriate accommodations.
Scholars-in-Residence accepted into the Special Studies program may study for as long as one year; fees are adjusted accordingly and are subject to change without notice. However long you study, you are required to budget at least the minimum amounts in the table below to cover all tuition, education, and living expenses.
| Tuition per Quarter
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|---|---|
| California Residents | $ 3,264.ºº |
| Non-Residents | $ 8,162.ºº |
Upon acceptance, a $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required, payable to the "University of California Regents." This deposit is applied to the total fee, the balance of which is due when school begins.
Visitors are welcome; sponsored guests and stays longer than two days are charged $100.00 per day and may require special arrangement. All payments must be made by personal check.
| Estimated Costs for Non-Residents |
Quarterly (10 weeks) |
Annually (9 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Non-Residents) | $ 8,162 | $ 24,486 |
| Living Expenses | 5,100 | 15,300 |
| Total | 13,262 | 39,786 |
TUITION / FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) wishing to complete coursework pre-requisite to the Registered Nurse licensure examination, the School offers a 45-quarter-unit LVN Option. This option is for LVNs without associate or bachelor's degrees. The LVN option is offered in compliance with California Law on a space-available basis. Administered through the Special Studies program, the LVN Option is offered at the same cost as the first twelve months of the Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN).
Interested persons should contact the Office of Academic Programs (415/476-2595) to arrange for the mandatory objective counseling and for advising about space availability. Requests for objective counseling must be made by September 1 before submitting an application.
Completed applications are due by October 1 of the year preceding the June in which the applicant intends to enroll. Space is limited; all applications will be screened and an interview will be required prior to acceptance.
Students admitted to the LVN option must complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC), details will be provided after acceptance.
It should be noted that a student enrolled in this option does not receive a degree, is not matriculated and, therefore, has no transferable units. This option leads to licensure in California only.
For more information regarding postdoctoral studies, or special studies in nursing (including the LVN Option), please contact the Office of Academic Programs at UCSF School of Nursing.
Nursing Academic Programs
2 Koret Way, #N-331B
UCSF Box 0604
San Francisco, CA 94143-0604
Telephone: (415) 476-2595 Fax: 415/476-9707
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