Drive change through nursing research.
With their deep understanding of patient care, nurses are uniquely positioned to identify gaps, test solutions, and drive evidence-based practice that transforms outcomes.
PhD in Nursing Program
The PhD in Nursing program at the University at Buffalo prepares nurses to advance the science that drives better care. Students gain the expertise to design and conduct original research, develop theory, and test interventions that improve nursing practice and health outcomes. With an emphasis on collaboration, the program equips graduates to lead interprofessional teaching and research that bridges disciplines and strengthens health systems. All program tracks are offered online for maximum flexibility.
Program Details
- Tuition: $470/credit hour*
- Admission Term: Fall
- Learning Format: Online
*Estimated tuition is based on the resident rate and does not include fees.
Post-Bachelor's PhD
- Credit Hours: 79
Post-Master's PhD
- Credit Hours: 57
DNP to PhD
- Credit Hours: 36
PhD graduates will be nurse scholars who:
- Develop a substantive understanding of content and methods in a selected area of research to generate new knowledge.
- Demonstrate competencies to conduct socially meaningful science that improves the outcomes in all people, particularly those experiencing social and health inequities.
- Demonstrate competency in teaching and learning to advance the discipline through disseminating new knowledge to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.
- Articulate the clinical and policy implications of their research contributions.
Learning outcomes:
- Prepare nurse scientists to generate new knowledge and theory.
- Extend the evidence-base of nursing.
- Disseminate knowledge in their roles as researchers, academics and leaders locally, nationally and globally.
- Affect change in policy, practice and the profession of nursing.
Points of Pride
- Top 40
UB is ranked at No. 36 among 227 national public universities (U.S. News & World Report).
- New York's flagship university
The University at Buffalo is among the premier research universities in the nation and world.
- Community connections
Students experience hands-on learning in the community and regional clinical sites, gaining transformative immersive experiences that stay with them for life.
- Global perspective
Whether it’s a multicultural service learning in Appalachia or an international enrichment in Ghana, we inspire our students to explore and impact health care well beyond their front doors.
- Top 5%
Our undergraduate program is ranked among the top 5% of nursing programs in the nation (U.S. News & World Report).
- NCLEX mastery
Our graduates consistently perform higher than the national average.
UB has been changing the world through research for decades and continues to innovate every day for a safer, healthier and brighter future.