About Us

Located in a sweeping valley surrounded by mountains 65 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, the University of Arizona College of Nursing in Tucson offers cultural diversity and educational excellence. Whether you are in one of our online graduate programs or take all your courses on our spectacular campus, you’ll have access to the very best in learning resources and opportunities.

Highly Ranked

The University of Arizona—one of the country’s most respected research institutions—is a leader in health-sciences education and scholarship. The College of Nursing is ranked among the top 15 percent of graduate nursing programs in the United States.

As one of 21 colleges at the UA, and one of five colleges comprising the UA Health Sciences, the College of Nursing offers a wealth of educational resources. In addition, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson provides exceptional clinical and research opportunities.

A Wealth of Resources

Our faculty includes diverse professionals with expertise in clinical practice, research and teaching. Nursing students can choose from a broad array of courses that support and extend their nursing program. Resources available include the Steele Innovative Learning Center, Instructional Resources Center, Computer Laboratory, Behavioral Studies Laboratory, Biological Studies Laboratory and the Office of Research & Scholarship.

Proximity to the Mexican border and tribal communities offers opportunities to serve and learn about issues in health and culture. Clinical sites available in the community and surrounding rural areas include nurse-managed clinics, health-maintenance organizations, Indian Health Service sites, community health centers, physician–nurse practitioner practices, mental-health centers, health departments, long-term-care settings, retirement centers, schools and acute-care settings.

Find out more about Tucson, the University of Arizona and opportunities for UA nursing students.