University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus

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MS Dental Hygiene at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in dental hygiene program prepares leaders in the profession for practice, research, the healthcare industry, and academia. The curriculum provides meaningful academic experiences for each graduate student based on their career goals and interests.

Faculty: School of Dentistry  |  Duration: 2 years / Plan A 24 credits; Plan C 32 credits  |  Study mode: full-time; hybrid  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Dental Hygiene Education, Management. The MSDH degree requirements must be completed in five years for cohorts matriculating prior to 2020 and in four years beginning in 2020.

Career pathways

The Master of Science in dental hygiene program prepares leaders in the profession for practice, research, the healthcare industry, and academia. The curriculum provides meaningful academic experiences for each graduate student based on their career goals and interests.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree; dental hygiene license; CPR certification; undergraduate statistics course. Graduate of an accredited US institution dental hygiene program. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Admission tests: GRE, GMAT. Applicants must submit a typed essay including short and long term goals and an explanation of why an advanced degree is of interest, a current resume including evidence of leadership and dental hygiene clinic experience, and three letters of reference. Deadline May 1. Applicants pursuing the managment track must submit their GMAT score. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 94, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2 years / Plan A 24 credits; Plan C 32 credits

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