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The School of Dental Hygiene offers education and training leading to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Degree Completion program.
Expected duration: The program lasts 1 or 2 years, depending on your prior education.
Program requirements
Total credit hours
You must complete a total of 120 credit hours, which includes both coursework and clinical experience. This total encompasses credit hours earned from your accredited dental hygiene program.
Credit requirements for University of Manitoba graduates
- Graduates after 2007: 19 credit hours
- Graduates between 1993 and 2007: 21 credit hours
- Graduates before 1993:
- 24 credit hours of electives
- 21 dental hygiene baccalaureate credit hours
- Total: 45 credit hours
NOTE: For credit requirements for graduates of other (non-University of Manitoba) dental hygiene programs, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Sample course offerings
- HYGN 4412: Dental Hygiene Practice Management and Leadership (3 credit hours)
- HYGN 4460: Community Health Independent Study (3 credit hours)
- HYGN 4492: Current Issues in Dental Hygiene (3 credit hours)
- HYGN 4540: Advanced Teaching Practicum (3 credit hours)
- HYGN 4472: Assessment & Treatment Planning for Advanced Periodontal Disease (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are the admission requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Degree Completion Program. Please note that meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program is an advanced entry program. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
- Diploma requirement: Hold a diploma in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
- Certification: Possess a National Dental Hygiene Certification Board (NDHCB) certificate.
- Licensure: Maintain current licensure to practice dental hygiene in Canada, with eligibility for licensure in Manitoba.
- Academic performance: Complete prerequisite courses with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 in your diploma or associate degree program.
NOTE: If you do not meet the requirements for advanced entry, you can apply to the Faculty of Science or another program.
How to apply
Domestic student application fee: $100
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. The online application includes several parts, and you may need to submit:
- Transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Other documents
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Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Program inquiries
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry – School of Dental Hygiene,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Room D212
780 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
dent_hygiene@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3683
Fax: 204-789-3948