UC Irvine Graduate Degree Programs

School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science

Gain a solid foundation in pharmacology, drug development, and experimental data analysis to help advance your career in R&D, clinical research, regulatory affairs, or academia. Designed for working professionals, this flexible online program allows you to earn a UC degree from anywhere, equipping you with key skills in drug research and discovery, experimental design, data analysis, and ethical research.

School of Social Ecology

Elevate your career with a fully online program designed for aspiring leaders in fields such as law enforcement, corrections, and social services. This curriculum enhances your skills in social science inquiry, data interpretation, and stakeholder collaboration, empowering you to implement innovative solutions in criminology and society while preparing you for professional advancement or further academic pursuits.

School of Law

Experience an innovative LL.M. curriculum that combines rigorous doctrinal training with practical skills to prepare you for success in tax law. Whether advancing as a tax attorney, judge, policy advocate, or enhancing your existing expertise, you’ll benefit from personalized support through a low student-to-faculty ratio and a unique academic experience that sets you apart in the U.S. and abroad.

School of Law

Immerse yourself in a rigorous academic experience within a welcoming community, guided by distinguished faculty and personalized mentorship. Benefit from practical opportunities such as clinics, journals, and externships, while tailoring your studies with flexible course options that include specialized LL.M. classes and upper-division J.D. courses.

Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing

Advance to the highest level of nursing practice with a flexible, online DNP designed for MS-prepared nurses and APRNs. This two-year program blends asynchronous learning with hands-on intensives and prepares you for leadership, education, and clinical excellence — including eligibility to sit for the NLN Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) exam.

Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing

Train as a clinical expert and leader in family-centered care with UC’s first DNP-FNP program. Designed for BSN- and MSN-prepared nurses, this three-year hybrid program blends online learning, hands-on clinical training, and interprofessional collaboration — preparing you for FNP certification and advanced practice across the lifespan. Optional nursing education courses also qualify you to sit for the NLN Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) exam.