Bachelor of Science [B.S] - Bachelor [4 Years]
$23,564 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Dental Hygiene

  • The University of Alberta offers a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The university offers a fully accredited program, with state-of-the-art facilities including a full-service dental clinic.
  • This program plays a crucial role in supporting dentistry practices and helping patients with their oral hygiene.
  • The student-faculty ratio for this program is 26:1.
  • The small-group and case-based learning are used to foster an environment that encourages collaboration with peers and faculty.
  • The Dental Hygiene Program provides an education that is highly responsive, scientific, and professional, in a learning environment that is dynamic and student-centered. 
  • Students get flexible working schedules in pleasant and safe surroundings to complete their studies.
  • The Dental Hygiene program is approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation Education of Canada. 
  • The University of Alberta is one of the Top 5 universities in Canada, with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, award-winning professors, a diverse and welcoming community.
  • The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta provides opportunities to the students to involved in the community and gain experience working with non-profit organizations.
  • Job opportunities after Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene are Dental Assistant, Office Manager, Dentist, etc.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $22568 $22568 $22568 $22568
Health Insurance $97 $97 $97 $97
Books and supply $900 $900 $900 $900
Total Fees $23564 $23564 $23564 $23564

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 115 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should complete a year of university study and complete courses in English, introductory chemistry, organic chemistry, sociology, psychology, statistics, and biology.
  • It is recommended that students have the following Grade 12 subjects in order to complete the prerequisites:
    • English Language Arts 
    • Mathematics 
    • Chemistry 
    • Biology 
  • A GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required to get admission to this program.
  • Students with a GPA of less than 2.7 will not be allowed to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Complete International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
  • Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
  • Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 75% marks.
  • Students have to submit the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) score to take admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.