Graduate Programs - Admissions

The UB School of Nursing offers a comprehensive range of graduate-level programs, including a PhD in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and advanced certificates. 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

Advanced Certificates

Application Deadlines

Application Dates by Program
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
DNP: CRNA
Summer 2025
07/15/2024
09/05/2024
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
DNP: AGNP, FNP, PMHNP
Fall 2025
12/16/2024
6/16/2025
Post-MS DNP (all)
Fall 2025
01/16/2025
6/16/2025

All documents must be received by the deadline.