Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Program - Admissions

The University at Buffalo's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program prepares nurse scientists to significantly impact nursing practice and health care outcomes through knowledge development, theory generation and hypothesis testing. Our program educates students to communicate and collaborate across disciplines, equipping graduates to lead in inter- and multidisciplinary teaching and research. All PhD program tracks are offered online, providing flexibility for working professionals.

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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 Information

Admissions Requirements

  • Equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Active U.S. RN license or foreign nursing license.
  • Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.25.

Application Materials

  • Online application.
  • Application fee: $75
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
  • Resume/curriculum vitae.
  • Personal statement.
  • Two scholarly writing samples.
  • Three references, with at least one from a doctoral prepared individual. 

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. 

International Applicants

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
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

All documents must be received by the deadline.