Admission to our Master’s program is based upon GPA, references, and evidence of strong professional commitment. Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) if their overall undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Graduate students apply to the UB School of Nursing online for a fee of $75.00. International applicants are also required to complete the University International Graduate Student Application and Financial Statement forms and may be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language or the "SPEAK" Test (http://wings.buffalo.edu/eli/esl_speak.htm).

Selection for admission involves a thoughtful examination of the total application including undergraduate overall grade point average (GPA), GRE or MAT scores, leadership abilities, references, interview and other factors that suggest the potential for academic success. Cultural and ethnic diversity are both highly valued in the School of Nursing.

Admission to our DNP Programs is based upon GPA, references, and evidence of strong professional commitment. Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) regardless of their overall undergraduate GPA. Graduate students apply to the UB School of Nursing online for a fee of $75.00. Additional requirements  listed at http://nursing.buffalo.edu/Academics/DoctorofNursingPractice/Admissions.aspx.  

International applicants are also required to complete the University International Graduate Student Application and Financial Statement forms and will be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language or the "SPEAK" Test (http://wings.buffalo.edu/eli/esl_speak.htm) before particiapting in clinical courses.

Selection for admission involves a thoughtful examination of the total application including undergraduate overall grade point average (GPA), GRE or MAT scores, leadership abilities, references, interview and other factors that suggest the potential for academic success. Cultural and ethnic diversity are both highly valued in the School of Nursing.

Admission to our Advanced Certificate in Nurse Education Program is based upon GPA, references, and evidence of strong professional commitment. Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) if also applying to a DNP program. Otherwise, applicants who already possess a master's degree in nursing are not required to submit a GRE or MAT score.

Graduate students apply to the UB School of Nursing online for a fee of $75.00.

International applicants are also required to complete the University International Graduate Student Application and Financial Statement forms and may be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language or the "SPEAK" Test (http://wings.buffalo.edu/eli/esl_speak.htm).

Applicants to the Ph.D. program must possess a current United States RN license (or an international equivalent), and meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program or its international equivalent with a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
• Hold a master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program or its international equivalent with a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Students with non-nursing master's degrees may also be considered.

• GRE or MAT required
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• 2 Personal interviews with UB Faculty
• 2 Samples of Scholarly writing

• TOEFL iBT (minimum 79) or IELTS (minimum 6.5)

Admission to the doctoral program is based upon MAT/GRE scores, letters of recommendation, personal interviews, and a sample of scholarly writing. Professional work experience is not required. The relationship between applicant goals and faculty research expertise is also a consideration.

Students should apply online and contact the Office of Student Affairs at nursing@buffalo.edu for more information.

Non-matriculated Applicants

A student may enroll in courses as a non-matriculated student for up to 12 credit hours. Applicants wanting to take courses as non-degree students must have the following:

1. A completed non-degree student application.
2. At least a bachelor's degree from a US accredited nursing program or an international equivalent.
3. An official transcript sent directly from their nursing bachelor degree-granting institution.
4. Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
5. An active US RN license upon enrollment.

Financial Aid Information

Several types of financial support are available for doctoral students. Full-time students can apply for teaching or research assistantships, scholarships, pre-doctoral fellowships that provide tuition and a stipend, and federal traineeships that provide a stipend. Our reputation for first-rate research, combined with our coursework and workshops in grant writing, have helped many of our students secure federal assistantships and traineeships. In addition, special School of Nursing scholarships are available for students who demonstrate exceptional research promise.

For Additional Information

For additional information on graduate programs in nursing, please visit Your Guide to Graduate Nursing Programs sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.