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Advance Your Nursing Career

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) and UC Berkeley Extension are partnering to create a pathway for aspiring nurses to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

With a long history of serving Bay Area students and a shared commitment to educational excellence, UC Berkeley Extension and SMU provide a seamless transition from prerequisite coursework to professional nursing education. Eligible students and alumni may benefit from a guaranteed admission pathway and dedicated admissions support.

How It Works

Complete Your UC Berkeley Extension CourseworkBuild a strong academic foundation through UC Berkeley Extension’s pre-health and prerequisite coursework.

Connect with an SMU Admission AdvisorReceive personalized guidance throughout the admission process, including prerequisite review, application support, and program planning.

Begin Your Nursing Journey at SMUEligible applicants who meet all admission requirements may qualify for a guaranteed admission pathway into SMU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

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Guaranteed Admission Pathway:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Students who meet all published admission requirements and partnership criteria may qualify for guaranteed admission into SMU’s BSN program.

Partnership Benefits

Minimum $10,000 first-year entrance scholarship
Waived application fee
Consideration for SMU institutional scholarships
Peer mentor program

For eligible applicants who meet admission requirements.

“Samuel Merritt is rooted in the Bay Area, particularly Oakland, Ca. where I’m from. Its reputation of turning out well qualified, educated, medical professionals, who care about the public and the community made an impression on me and I wanted to be a part of that legacy. So far the education I am receiving has been top tier. I am confident in my learning and my hands-on experience. Whenever I mention SMU, someone always says, “That’s a great school!” I will be grateful to be an alumni of SMU!”

Sameerah Karim BSN ’26

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