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Diploma in Dental Hygiene at University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba, Canada

Programme overview

The Diploma in Dental Hygiene program prepares students to work as dental hygienists who serve the public in oral disease prevention and oral health promotion through a uniquely holistic approach.

Faculty: Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry  |  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 Diploma in Dental Hygiene. After successfully passing the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board Examination, graduates in Manitoba must complete the following steps to practice as dental hygienists:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct entry: minimum average of 85% over English 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Chemistry 40S and one academic 40S course, with no less than 60% in each course; open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. Advanced entry: at least 30 credit hours of university degree-level coursework in North America including the required courses (minimum C, English C+) and an AGPA of at least 3.0 (2.5 for the Individual Consideration category).

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,736 a year (2026). Year 2 program fee per year ($4,368.20 per Fall and Winter term). Year 1 is assessed per credit hour. Covers program tuition fee for 2026-2027 only; excludes endowment, program-specific, student organization, technology and other fees, health insurance an Source

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

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