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Bachelor of Dental Hygiene

University of the Pacific

San Francisco, United States
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A two-year diploma in dental hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Dental Hygiene to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in client assessment and care planning
Radiography. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

General dental clinic dental hygienist
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Public health
Sales
Research
Education
Insurance
Independent clinic owner

Curriculum

Two-year diploma with preclinical skills and instrumentation
Client assessment and care planning
Radiography
Anatomy and physiology
Periodontics
Oral pathology
Pharmacology
Local anesthesia and pain management
Dental materials
Community health and ethics. Students move from mannequins to live-client care in the college lab and clinical placements at local clinics.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year and transfer applicants submit a personal statement
Official records of study
An academic recommendation
Certification of finances and a passport copy
With proof of English (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 110 or PTE Academic 53) unless waived
An interview or audition applies to some programmes.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (first-year) or prior college coursework (transfer, International coursework needs a course-by-course evaluation), Exploratory/Undecided admits are not eligible for F-1

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 53
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$62,583 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	San Francisco
Faculty or school	Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	128
Study pace	Full time,Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International first-year and transfer undergraduates are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships based on the admission application; merit awards do not guarantee full tuition coverage.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.