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PhD Interview Process
Congratulations on receiving an interview for UB School of Nursing's PhD Program! Please use this page to have a better understanding of the rest of the PhD application process and to answer common questions you may have.
Interview Process
In the near future, two faculty members will reach out to you to schedule your interviews.
You will meet with two of our PhD faculty members before being reviewed by the PhD committee. Each faculty member will have a conversation with you about the program and your goals for applying to our PhD program. The interviews will take place individually and last roughly 60 minutes. All interviews will take place via Zoom. Please remember that your interview will take place during Eastern Standard Time.
Once both interviews are complete, your application will be reviewed by our PhD Admission Committee. Based on your application and interview, the committee will send you an admission decision. Your admission decision will be delivered to you via the application portal where you uploaded your documents.
Interview Topics
Below are some topics that you may be asked about. There could also be additional questions the faculty will ask.
- Understanding of the PhD
- Areas of research that interest you
- Awareness of current PhD faculty and their research areas
- Career goals as a PhD
- Understanding the demands of a PhD program
- The UB School of Nursing mission
Timeline for Admission Decision
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Once the committee reviews an applicant, we will release your admission decision within five business days.
The Fall 2022 semester begins on August 29.
Common Questions
There are a number of funding opportunities for students. Some awards will be given during the admission process, and others will be available after. We encourage students to actively search for scholarships through the UB Office of Fellowship and Scholarship and outside sources.
No. University at Buffalo School of Nursing does not require our PhD students to teach while in the program.
Synchronous course work is taught on Mondays and Tuesdays, but times may differ depending on what courses you are registered for.
Yes! Students do not need to live in Buffalo to work with faculty on research. As research opportunites arise, students will be contacted.
Every August, the PhD program hosts an on-campus Immersion that students are required to attend. Immersion typically lasts two days.
