Nursing Post-BS to PhD

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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 (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

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 (31 credits)

Foundation

NGC 632LEC - Interpreting Health Care Policy Credits: 3
NUS 691SEM - Advanced Information Technology in Healthcare Education Laboratory Credits: 1
NGC 692SEM - Seminar in Grantsmanship Credits: 1
NUS 700LEC - Advanced Theory Construction and Development Credits: 3
NGC 701SEM - State of Nursing Science Credits: 3
NUS 739SEM - Philosophy of Inquiry 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 705SEM - Designing and Testing Interventions and Innovations Credits: 3
NUS 706LEC - Psycho-Social Measurement and Questionnaire Construction Credits: 3
NUS 708LAB - Research Practicum Credits: 1 - 4
NUS 710SEM - Interpretive Phenomenology Credits: 3 *
*Students may choose to take NUS 697 OR NUS 710

Elective Courses (9 credits)

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

Dissertation (14 credits)

NUS 699TUT - Doctoral Dissertation Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
NUS 702SEM - Dissertation Seminar Credits: 1 (required each dissertation semester, totaling 2 credit hours)

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

Program Contact

Tanner Gelatt
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
202 Beck Hall
Phone: 716-829-3765
Email: nursing@buffalo.edu

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.