Educating nursing leaders for nearly 100 years

Established in 1919, the UBC School of Nursing has almost 100 years of experience educating nursing leaders and innovating research. We have an international reputation for research and scholarship, guided by a vision of excellence in nursing education, research and practice.


The UBC School of Nursing is home to the first degree program in nursing in the Commonwealth and one of the first academic programs established at UBC after the university’s inception in 1915.


We offer undergraduate and graduate programs taught by experienced and award-winning faculty members. 

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