At UC College of Nursing, we know nurses do more than care for patients — they lead teams, advance research, shape policies and drive innovation in healthcare.
For more than 130 years, we have shaped nurses who blend compassion, critical thinking, evidence-based practice and clinical expertise to master both the art and science of care.
Whether you are just beginning your nursing journey or advancing your career, your path to purpose starts here.
UC Nurses. We See Leaders.
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Our collaboration with leading hospitals and health organizations offer unparalleled opportunities for hands-on clinical experiences.
#19
Best Online Master's in Nursing Program
Unique opportunities for real-world experiences through co-ops, Dedicated Education Units and global clinical programs.
$2.5 million
awarded in scholarships (AY '26)
Advancing practice by tackling critical health challenges and improving outcomes for patients and communities.
UC prepared me to excel clinically and taught me the value of mentorship, education and community. Through the DEU program, studying abroad in Thailand and immersive simulation labs, I gained unique opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise.
Greg Lagosz Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Class of 2023
October 20, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot was voted Cincinnati’s favorite mascot in a Cincinnati Enquirer reader poll, earning 45.1% of the vote and topping other local favorites.
October 19, 2026
The University of Cincinnati’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges graduate students to explain their research or scholarship to people outside their field in just three minutes using a single slide. Applications for the 2027 competition open Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, giving graduate students a chance to sharpen a skill that can make a difference far beyond graduate school.
October 16, 2026
Dr. Zaire's doctoral and postdoctoral work centered on timely access to colorectal cancer screening in Black communities, as Black Americans have the highest colorectal cancer mortality rate and are often diagnosed at later stages, when outcomes are worse. Today she describes herself as a cancer health services researcher, focusing on how the health system delivers care at each point along the cancer continuum, from screening through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
