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Graduate Admissions
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing offers a range of graduate level programs of study, including a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and advance certificates.
| Program | Term | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMH Advanced Certificate | Spring 2025 | 07/15/2024 | 10/15/2024 |
| Post-MS DNP (all) | Spring 2025 | 09/2/2024 | 01/02/2025 |
| Post-BS DNP CRNA | Summer 2025 | 07/15/2024 | 09/05/2024 |
| Post-BS DNP (AGNP, FNP, PMHNP) | Summer 2025 | 12/16/2024 | 04/01/2025 |
| PhD (Traditional and Early Assurance) | Fall 2025 | 12/16/2024 | 04/01/2025 |
| DNP Early Assurance | Fall 2025 | 12/16/2024 | 04/16/2025 |
| Post-BS DNP (AGNP, FNP, PMHNP) | Fall 2025 | 12/16/2024 | 6/16/2025 |
| Post-MS DNP (all) | Fall 2025 | 01/16/2025 | 6/16/2025 |
Admissions Requirements
The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program criteria to meet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements. Students who have been dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible for admission. Letters of recommendations will be uploaded directly to the online application by the recommender. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts.
In order to complete the application process applicants may be invited to an interview. An interview is required in all programs as part of the review process. Students will be contacted to set up an interview once their file has gone through a faculty review. Students will be notified of interview via email, we will not call to set up an interview.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs
NOTE: STUDENTS WHO WANT TO STUDY FULL TIME SHOULD APPLY FOR SUMMER. PART-TIME STUDENTS SHOULD APPLY FOR FALL.
Before you can apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- An active U.S. RN license
- Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and nursing GPA of 3.0 or higher
- One year of full-time RN experience*
- Nurse Anesthesia: At least one year of experience, excluding the orientation period, working full-time in an ICU in the U.S.
To apply, you must submit:
- Online application and $75 fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae highlighting months/years as an RN and months/years in ICU (for CRNA applicants). Include current contact information of most recent nurse manager
- Personal statement
- Three references- must come from either a graduate prepared professional or a healthcare professional you have worked with, within the last five years
- Proof of all additional certifications achieved (e.g., CCRN, BLS, ACLS, PALS)
*This does not apply to current BSN students applying for Early Assurance. (See Early Assurance page for details.)
Before you apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Master of Science in nursing (MSN) degree
- Active U.S. RN and NP licenses
- An active national certification in the specialty to which you are applying (ex. CRNA, FNP, etc.)
- MSN GPA of 3.25 or higher
To apply, you must submit:
- Online application and $75 fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Three references- must come from either a graduate prepared professional or a healthcare professional you have worked with, within the last five years
PhD Programs
Before you can apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree
- An active U.S. RN license or active foreign nursing license
- Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher
To apply, you must submit:
- Online application and $75 fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Two scholarly writing samples
- Three references
Before you can apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in nursing (MSN) degree
- An active U.S. RN license or active foreign nursing license
- Overall MSN GPA of 3.25 or higher
To apply, you must submit:
- Online application and $75 fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Two scholarly writing samples
- Three references
Before you can apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree
- An active U.S. RN license or active foreign nursing license
- Overall DNP GPA of 3.25 or higher
To apply, you must submit:
- Online application and $75 fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- One scholarly writing samples
- Three references
Advanced Certificate Programs
PMHNP Certificate is 100% Online
The post-masters certificate program Family/Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing is offered in a fully online format. Students residing out of state should first contact their state board of nursing to determine eligibility for licensure in your state. If you need additional clarification please contact the School of Nursing Office of Student Services at nursing@buffalo.edu.
Before you apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Master of Science (MS) degree in advanced practice nursing
- Active U.S. RN and NP licenses
- An active national certification in your specialty area (ex. FNP, AGNP, etc.)
- MS GPA of 3.0 or higher
To apply, you must submit:
- Online application and $75 fee
- Official copies of transcripts from ALL colleges attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Three references
Admissions evaluations and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. The Nursing Core courses may or may not be waived based on admitted student’s work experience and/or time since completing his/her previous nursing program(s).
Important Transcript Information
All application materials are submitted online through the application portal, except for official transcripts. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts.
Select the correct institution:
Ensure that your transcripts are sent to SUNY University at Buffalo, not to SUNY Buffalo State University.
Please have official transcripts mailed to:
UB School of Nursing
Beck Hall-Graduate Admissions
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
Electronic transcripts can be:
- Emailed to nursing@buffalo.edu.
- Uploaded via Parchment using the "University at Buffalo" option.
- Uploaded via National Student Clearinghouse using code: 002837.
- Students applying to the post-BS DNP program are not eligible to obtain an F1 student visa. Visa requirements can be found here.
- If you do not have a US RN license, you must contact the state board of nursing to apply (for DNP applicants).
- SPEAK Test, TOEFL or IELTS scores (minimum scores and more information); UB TOEFL code: 2925.
- International Credentials/Transcripts/Proof of Degree/Translations. A WES document is strongly preferred.
(Upon admission to the program, you will be required to submit official transcripts/degrees/translations in a sealed envelope to the International Admission Office.) - Immigration and financial documents.
Additional Information
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The University at Buffalo is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs and activities. View UB's Notice of Discrimination here.
