Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.S.D.H.) The Division of Dental Hygiene currently offers the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.S.D.H.) in two tracks: B.S.D.H. degree program which includes one and one-half years of pre-professional entrance requirements and two and one-half years of professional curriculum requirements. B.S.D.H.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Dental Medicine | Duration: 128 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Satisfactory completion of 12 credit hours of 400-level Dental Hygiene core courses. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 128 total credit hours including the above. Thirty of these credit hours must be completed at UNM, exclusive of extension courses. Fifteen of these credit hours must be completed after 92 credit hours have been earned. At least a 2.00 GPA in all credit hours attempted at UNM and at least a...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene 1. Applications/Academic Credentials UNM Application: UNM Main Campus students presently enrolled in a degree-seeking status need not reapply to UNM. All others must submit an application for admission to UNM. Application forms and instructions are available from the UNM Office of Admissions . Branch campus students should apply for transfer to Main Campus. Application to the Division of Dental Hygiene: Forms are available through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and must be submitted through the ADEA Dental Hygiene Centralized Application Service (DHCAS). Application fee, payable on the Division of Dental Hygiene website . Academic Credentials: Must be submitted with the ADEA DHCAS application. Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education. Official listing of courses in progress. 2. Admissibility to UNM as...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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