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.
All application materials are submitted online through the application portal, except for official transcripts. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts are sent to SUNY University at Buffalo, not to SUNY Buffalo State University.
UB School of Nursing
Beck Hall-Graduate Admissions
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
Program | Term | Open | Close |
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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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