University of Hawai'i at Manoa - School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is the premier nursing and dental hygiene school and the only doctoral/research university-intensive institution in the State of Hawai'i.  The School provides instructional, clinical and research activities to enhance the health and care of diverse populations in the State of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Department of Nursing offers programs leading to the bachelor of science; master's entry program in nursing; master of science and post master's certificate with nursing specialization in a variety of areas; and a PhD in nursing.  The program leading to the master of science in nursing degree prepares the student for advanced practice roles with specialization including nurse practitioner, psychiatric-mental health nursing, adult health, community/public health, nursing education, nursing executive leadership, and nursing executive leadership/MBA.  The program leading to the PhD in nursing prepares visionary scholars who are capable of conducting culturally appropriate clinical scholarship and teaching in nursing education programs.

The Department of Dental Hygiene offers the bachelor's of science in dental hygiene.