Academic Programs

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The Abbott Library is located in Abbott Hall on the South Campus. Abbott Library's collections, librarians, and services support the information, instruction, and research needs of students, faculty and staff in UB’s health sciences schools.

About Our Programs

For over 85 years, the University at Buffalo School of Nursing has provided top-tier education and contributed significantly to the field of nursing within a vibrant university setting. With an intimate enrollment of around 530 students, our school offers the personalized attention of a smaller institution backed by the extensive resources of a major research university. We offer a variety of programs that lead to baccalaureate and doctoral degrees as well as advanced certificates. Our school holds national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and our Nurse Anesthetist Program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetist Programs (COA).

Academic Programs

  • Undergraduate Nursing Program - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    4/4/25
    Our highly competitive programs are designed to prepare students for the expanding role of professional nurses and the challenging work environments of contemporary nurses. Traditional, Accelerated and RN to BS in Nursing tracks available.
  • Graduate Nursing Programs
    8/21/24
    Our graduate programs prepare qualified nurses for advanced nursing practice roles in several clinical specialty areas and for roles as leaders and research scholars. DNP, PhD and Advanced Certificate tracks are available.
  • Advanced Certificates
    1/9/25

Which Program is Right for Me?

I am a high school student

I want to... Program
Become a registered nurse Traditional BS

I am a current UB student

 My program level is... I want to... Program
Graduating college senior (non-nursing major) Become a registered nurse Accelerated BS
Undergraduate (nursing major) Become a nurse practitioner Early Assurance DNP
Undergraduate (nursing major)
 Become a nurse scientist Early Assurance PhD

I am a current college student or have a college degree

 My program level is... I want to... Program
College graduate (non-nursing) Become a registered nurse Accelerated BS
Graduating college senior (non-nursing major) Become a registered nurse Accelerated BS
Associate (non-nursing) Become a registered nurse Traditional BS
Bachelor's (nursing major) Become a nurse practitioner DNP
Early Assurance DNP
Bachelor's  (nursing major)
 Become a nurse scientist Post-BS PhD
Early Assurance PhD

I am a registered nurse

I have a... I want to... Program
ASN/AASN/ADN Advance my nursing education to the bachelor's level RN to BS
BSN Become a nurse practitioner DNP
BSN Become a nurse scientist Post-BS PhD

I am a nurse practitioner

I have a... I want to... Program
MSN Become a nurse scientist Post-MS PhD
DNP Become a nurse scientist Post-DNP PhD

MSN with active certification in my specialty

 Advance my nursing education to
the DNP level within my current specialty		 Post-MS DNP
MSN with active certification in my specialty Add to or change my specialty Advanced Certificate

Additional Information

National Accreditations
Licensing Disclosures