BSDH Dental Hygiene at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

The B.S. in dental hygiene (B.S.D.H.) at UW, in partnership with Sheridan College, offers students advanced education through a CODA-accredited program. Students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and develop skills in dental hygiene practices and patient education for rewarding careers.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Students in UW’s B.S.D.H. program typically finish their degree in 4 years. During that time a variety of courses are completed such as Principles of Nutrition, Dental Health Education and Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene. All dental hygiene coursework (classes containing "DHYG") is completed at Sheridan College. Faculty in the B.S.D.H. program are driven to provide developmental learning opportunities for each student.

Career pathways

A B.S. in Dental Hygiene opens up a wide range of career opportunities beyond clinical practice. From roles in education, public health and research to positions in sales, administration and corporate settings, this degree offers flexibility and growth.

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Entry requirements

The B.S.D.H. program at UW partners with Sheridan College to make this degree possible! In order to earn a B.S. in dental hygiene through UW, a student must successfully complete Sheridan College's Dental Hygiene Program. Are you a Sheridan College graduate wanting to complete your bachelor's degree at UW? Contact the Health Sciences Advising Office at (307) 766-3878 or [email protected] . Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program; Learn more about this key first step towards earning your B.S in Dental Hygiene. | University-wide admission (all undergraduate programmes): First-year applicants: cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 on a 4.0 scale are assured admission and 2.50-2.99 are admitted with support; High School Success Curriculum of 4 years English, 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years social sciences and 4 years additional coursework. ACT or SAT scores are not required. Transfer applicants: cumulative 2.0 GPA and 12 transferable credit hours.

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.

Undergraduate admission is rolling: there is no single application deadline and applicants can apply any time before the start of the next available semester. Enrollment must be confirmed by May 1 to be considered for financial aid.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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