Nursing - Doctorate [5 Years]
$35,680 /Yr Other full_time

Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Nursing

All doctoral classes are scheduled just two days per week, in order to accommodate the working student. The program is offered in a distance-accessible format using synchronously and asynchronously type format.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Program at the University at Buffalo prepares nurse scientists and academicians who will contribute to knowledge development, theory generation and hypothesis testing to improve nursing practice outcomes and health care.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $32160 $32160 $32160 $32160
Other Fees $3520 $3520 $3520 $3520
Total Fees $35680 $35680 $35680 $35680

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 309 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 50 90 3

Academic Requirements:

  • A bachelor degree or masters degree in nursing
  • Official transcripts of all previous education
  • An overall GPA of 3.25 in Masters
  • Three recommendations
  • Resume
  • Two scholarly writing samples
  • A personal statement highlighting why you want to pursue the course

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL: minimum 550 for PBT; 79 for IBT; 8.5 for Essentials
  • IELTS: Minimum 6.5 
  • Duolingo: Minimum 120
  • Cambridge English: Minimum 185 in either advanced or proficient