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College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Samuel Merritt University's BHS offers a flexible path to completing a bachelor's degree while preparing students for careers or continued education in healthcare.

Accreditation
WSCUC
Curriculum
60 units total

College of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post-Master's

Samuel Merritt University's Post-Master's DNP offers flexible online doctoral education that prepares experienced nurses to lead healthcare improvement and advance evidence-based practice.

Accreditation
WSCUC, CCNE
Curriculum
Sequential Course Curriculum

College of Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

SMU's FNP Certificate helps graduate-prepared nurses expand into primary care through flexible coursework and community-based clinical experience.

Accreditation
WSCUC, CCNE
Curriculum
Sequential Course Curriculum

College of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

SMU's MSN-FNP prepares experienced nurses for advanced primary care through flexible online learning and community-based clinical experience.

Accreditation
WSCUC, CCNE
Curriculum
Sequential Course Curriculum with two 3-day on-campus residencies

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Oakland

525 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607

800.607.6377

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Sacramento

2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 360
Sacramento, CA 95833

800.607.6377

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Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720

800.607.6377

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San Francisco Peninsula

999 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

800.607.6377

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Online Programs

admission@samuelmerritt.edu

800.607.6377

Job Scam Warning

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  • All legitimate job postings are listed exclusively on our official Careers page.
  • Our recruiters will always contact you from an @samuelmerritt.edu email address. We do not use personal email accounts.
  • We will never ask for payment, banking information, or personal identification documents as part of the hiring process.
  • If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a job posting or communication, please contact us directly at recruiting@samuelmerritt.edu.

We take these scams seriously and are working with authorities and online platforms to remove fraudulent listings. If you believe you have been targeted, we encourage you to report the incident to the FTC (in the U.S.) or your local authorities.