Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (Degree Completion Program) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Licensed dental hygienists may continue their education by completing a Bachelor of Science in the Dental Hygiene, Degree Completion Program.

Faculty: Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry | Duration: 1 or 2 years (dependent on prior education) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Cholakis School of Dental Hygiene offers education and training leading to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Degree Completion program. 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.

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Entry requirements

Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program, the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board certificate, current licensure to practise dental hygiene in Canada (eligible for Manitoba licensure), the prerequisite courses (minimum C) and an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in the diploma or associate degree program. The following are the admission requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Degree Completion Program. The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program is an advanced entry program.

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,846 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 degree completion program fee: $10,846.24 for Year 1 ($5,423.12 per Fall and Winter term); continuing fee $1,475.58 per year from Year 2. Excludes other fees. Source

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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