Graduate Programs - Admissions

The UB School of Nursing offers a comprehensive range of graduate-level programs, including a PhD in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our programs are designed to prepare nursing leaders for high-impact careers in academia, clinical practice and research.

About Our Admissions Process

  • 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. 
  • An interview is required for all graduate programs as part of the review process. Qualified applicants will be notified of interview via email.

Admissions Requirements by Program

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing

Application Deadlines

Application Dates by Program
Program Term Open Close
DNP: CRNA Summer 2027
07/01/2026
08/14/2026
DNP: Midwifery
Spring 2027
08/01/2026
01/04/2027
Post-MS DNP Spring 2027
08/01/2026
01/04/2027
DNP: AGNP, FNP, PMHNP Summer 2027
10/01/2026
04/01/2027
PhD Fall 2027
10/01/2026
04/01/2027
DNP: AGNP, FNP, PMHNP Fall 2027
10/01/2026
06/15/2027
Post-MS DNP Fall 2027 01/15/2027 06/15/2027

All documents must be received by the deadline.