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Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Programme overview

This two-year science-focused program prepares students to become registered dental hygienists (RDH) by combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine  |  Department: School of Dental Medicine, Dental Hygiene Program  |  Duration: Two years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

The programme combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience in the dental hygiene clinic and rotations at health care facilities.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to become registered dental hygienists (RDH) for careers in private practice, education, public health, research and the public sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school diploma; chemistry with a lab and biology with a lab at B or above; high school GPA of 3.00 or above and a minimum combined college GPA of 3.00; 15 hours of job shadowing with a dental hygienist; three references; applicant essay; virtual interview by invitation. College English Composition, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology and Public Speaking must be completed by the end of the first-year summer term with a C or better. Apply through ADEA DHCAS; one class of 30 students is admitted each fall with rolling admission; application opens October 23, 2026 and the deadline is June 1, 2027.

Intake: Fall

Duration: Two years

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