Nursing Post-BS to PhD

The Post-BS to PhD program at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing equips baccalaureate-prepared nurses to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing. The Nursing PhD program prepares nurse scientists to: generate new knowledge and theory; extend the evidence-base of nursing and other disciplines; and disseminate this knowledge in their roles as researchers, academics and leaders, to affect change in policy, practice, and the profession of 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.

Nursing Post-BS Track

Year One (23-25 credits)

Foundation

NGC 501LEC - Conceptual Foundations of Nursing Credits: 3
NGC 509SEM - Ethics for the Health Professions Credits: 3
NGC 518LEC - Health Promotion and Epidemiologic Methods Credits: 3
NGC 520SEM - Scientific Writing Credits: 2
NGC 533LEC - Teaching in Nursing Credits: 3 - 4
NGC 600TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 5

Research

NGC 526LR - Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care I Credits: 4
NGC 527LEC - Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care II Credits: 3 and
NGC 527LAB - Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care II Credits: 1
BS-PhD Research Elective - Research Area Elective Credits: 1-3

Year Two And Beyond (26 credits)

Foundation

NUS 680LEC - Philosophical Inquiry and Nursing Knowledge Development Credits: 3
NUS 681LEC - Nursing Informatics and Data Science Management Credits: 3
NUS 694LR - Quantitative Methods in Health Care Research Credits: 3
NUS 697LEC - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3
NUS 700LEC - Advanced Theory Construction and Development Credits: 3
NUS 708LAB - Research Practicum Credits: 1 - 4
NUS 711LEC - Proposal Design Integrating Scientific Inquiry Credits: 3
NUS 715LEC - Synthesizing Syndemics, Nursing Science and Health Policy Credits: 3

Research

NUS 694LR - Quantitative Methods in Health Care Research Credits: 3
NUS 695LEC - Advanced Statistical Techniques Credits: 3
NUS 697LEC - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3
NUS 708LAB - Research Practicum Credits: 1 - 4

Advanced Methods (6 credits)

Students will be required to 2 of the following courses:

NGC 602LEC - Data Science Applications in Healthcare Credits: 3
NUS 705SEM - Designing and Testing Interventions and Innovations Credits: 3
NUS 706LEC - Psycho-Social Measurement and Questionnaire Construction Credits: 3
NUS 710SEM - Interpretive Phenomenology Credits: 3

Elective Courses (9-11 credits)

Student will work with academic advisor to select courses that are supportive of dissertation and research.

Dissertation (13 credits)

NUS 699TUT - Doctoral Dissertation Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
NUS 702SEM - Transition Seminar Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 79

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

Synchronous online

Time-To-Degree

4 to 7 years

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

79 Hours

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.