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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
All Graduate Nursing Program Applicants
- SPEAK Test, TOEFL or IELTS scores (minimum scores and more information); UB TOEFL code: 2925.
- International Credentials/Transcripts/Proof of Degree/Translations. A WES document is strongly preferred.
- Upon admission to the program, you will be required to submit official transcripts/degrees/translations in a sealed envelope to the International Admission Office.
- Immigration and financial documents.
DNP Program Applicants
- Students applying to the DNP program are not eligible to obtain an F1 student visa. Visa requirements can be found here.
- If you do not have a US RN license, you must contact the state board of nursing to apply.
| 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.
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