Application Deadlines:

Spring 2021 Application Deadline:   January 19, 2021 

The MS in Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership Program welcomes students from a range of disciplines such as dentistry, gerontology, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational and physical therapies, pharmacy, social work and other non-clinical professionals working in the healthcare industry. As you go through the application process, you will have an admissions advisor who will work with you to answer questions, assist you with the online application to ensure that you meet the application deadlines, and confirm that your application materials are complete.

The program’s admissions committee will review your application and determine your admission status. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements for acceptance into the program, the committee will consider your career and personal goals for entering the program, your work and volunteer experience, evidence of leadership, and the strength of your professional and academic references.

Admissions Requirements:

• Submission of a completed online application.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• Official academic transcripts of undergraduate degree(s), any other degrees, and any other college/university courses completed. These should be sent electronically from the awarding institution to [email protected] or mailed to the address provided below:

UCSF School of Nursing
MS HAIL Program
2 Koret Way, N505M
San Francisco CA 94143-6080

Applicants who have completed degrees and/or coursework outside of the United States must submit their transcript for validation and evaluation before they may be considered for admission. The evaluation process can take several weeks to several months. Non-English transcripts must be translated into English by a certified translator, and then evaluated by an agency. 

Be sure to request an evaluation that provides the following:

1. Lists all subjects/courses completed at the post-secondary level
2. Provides a U.S. semester credit and grade equivalent for each course
3. Provides a U.S. grade point average (GPA) for the Bachelor's, Master's, or their equivalents on a 4.0 scale, and
4. Designates the level (upper or lower) of each undergraduate course

In our experience, World Education Services provides the information we need. However, applicants may choose a National Association of Credential Services (NACES) certified agency which meets our criteria and can perform an evaluation meeting the four points as mentioned above.

• Completion of an introductory course in statistics from a regionally accredited institution within the past 10 years. Waivers may be considered and must be requested within the online application.
• Minimum of 6 months full-time professional or management experience within a healthcare environment.
• Resume/CV
• Three letters of reference are required. One must be from a former faculty or someone who can speak to your academic potential, a second from someone well acquainted with your professional preparation, experience and potential for leadership, and a third from an administrator within your healthcare organization.
• Personal and Goal Statements
• Interprofessional Capstone Project Idea
• Laptop Computer with a high-speed Internet connection. 
• Proficiency in English and academic writing.  All applicants whose first language is not English must: 

1. take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)  UCSF code 4840) and achieve a minimum overall TOEFL score of 92 (Internet-based test) or 213 (computer-based test), or take the IELTS – the International English Language Testing System and achieve a minimum score of 7. Test scores are valid for a maximum of two years from the test date.
2. demonstrate proficiency in English by completing one year of full-time study with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

UCSF’s Commitment to Diversity

“Diversity is the key to excellence in healthcare.” The Sullivan Commission Report, 2004

The online MS in Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership Program is committed to recruiting and preparing students from diverse backgrounds to become national and international leaders in healthcare. Read about UCSF PRIDE values here.

Student Disability Services (SDS)

UCSF is committed to providing all students equal access to all of its programs, services, and activities. Student Disability Services (SDS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to determine and coordinate reasonable accommodations. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability are invited to contact SDS ([email protected]); or 415-476-6595) for a confidential discussion and to review the process for requesting accommodations in classroom and clinical settings. More information is available online at sds.ucsf.edu. Accommodations are never retroactive; therefore students are encouraged to register with Student Disability Services as soon as they begin their programs. UCSF encourages students to engage in support seeking behavior via all of the resources available through Student Life, for consistent support and access to their programs.

Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy¹, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services². The University also prohibits sexual harassment.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

¹ Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
² Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.