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PhD Program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Program at the University at Buffalo prepares nurse scientists and academicians who will contribute to knowledge development, theory generation and hypothesis testing to improve nursing practice outcomes and health care. Students are educated to communicate and function across disciplines, preparing graduates to advance inter- and multidisciplinary teaching and research. All PhD program tracks are offered online.
Program Tracks
PhD Students Are Eligible to Apply for NFLP Funding
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) is a funding opportunity that aims to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty. PhD students can apply for up to five years of financial support, contingent upon ongoing federal funding. To learn more, visit the UB SON NFLP page.
Program Objectives and Outcomes
Additional Information
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing program prepares nurse scientists and academicians who will advance nursing science and improve health equity and health outcomes. Students are educated to communicate and function across disciplines to advance research, education, and leadership.
A PhD program of study requires a significant time commitment. More than 20 hours of work per week outside of the program is discouraged during full-time coursework or dissertation research. While full-time study is ideal, students may also enroll on a part-time basis with the understanding that not all courses are available each semester and scholarships for part-time students are limited.
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.
- 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.
