The Master of Science in Nursing Science at the University of California, Irvine is a graduate degree program that prepares students to lead innovations in health care delivery and elevated nursing care across practice settings. The program course work is designed to prepare graduate-educated nurses with: research and evidence-based practice competency, expertise in specialized concentrations of nursing practice, leadership role preparation, including collaborative inter-professional team building; and leadership skills in health policy to become advocates for health promotion and disease prevention efforts supporting population health.