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.
The post-masters certificate programs in Family Nursing and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing are 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.
Program | Term | Open | Close |
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PMH Advanced Certificate | Spring 2023 | 7/15/2022 | 10/15/2022 |
FNP Advanced Certificate | Spring 2023 | 7/15/2022 | 10/15/2022 |
Post-MS DNP (all) | Spring 2023 | 9/1/2022 | 1/6/2023 |
Post-BS DNP CRNA | Summer 2024 | 7/5/2023 | 9/5/2023 |
Post-BS DNP (AGNP, FNP, PMHNP) | Summer 2023 | 12/15/2022 | 4/1/2023 |
PhD (Traditional and Early Assurance) | Fall 2023 | 11/15/2022 | 4/15/2023 |
DNP Early Assurance | Fall 2023 | 12/15/2022 | 4/15/2023 |
Post-BS DNP (AGNP, FNP, PMHNP) | Fall 2023 | 12/15/2022 | 6/15/2023 |
Post-MS DNP (all) | Fall 2023 | 1/15/2023 | 6/15/2023 |
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.
NOTE: STUDENTS WHO WANT TO STUDY FULL TIME SHOULD APPLY FOR SUMMER. PART-TIME STUDENTS SHOULD APPLY FOR FALL.
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*This does not apply to current BSN students applying for Early Assurance. (See Early Assurance page for details.)
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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).
To apply, you must submit:
All application materials are submitted online through the application portal, except for official transcripts. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts.
Please have official transcripts mailed to:
UB School of Nursing
Beck Hall-Graduate Admissions
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
The University at Buffalo is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs and activities. The entire notice of non-discrimination can be viewed here: www.buffalo.edu/equity.html
All documents must be received by the deadline date.