Program Overview
The is for individuals who already possess a bachelor’s degree in another field and have completed the required prerequisite coursework. The program is geared toward students with a science background who have decided to specialize in dental hygiene and those who want a primary health care role in the oral health profession.
This unique two-year dual-degree program, housed at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (USG), enables students to obtain both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in dental hygiene. The includes didactic coursework at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore, pre-clinic, clinical and simulation experiences Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, and additional clinical rotations in Baltimore.
Students benefit from USG’s interdisciplinary environment and access to UMSOD faculty in classroom, laboratory, clinic and community settings. A strong emphasis is placed on research, scholarly writing and scientific literature, preparing graduates to become competent clinicians, make evidence-based decisions about patient care, work interprofessionally and assume leadership roles in oral health care.
Admission Requirements
- Previous bachelor’s degree in a field other than dental hygiene
- Complete 57 credits of required prerequisite coursework
- Minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses
- Minimum eight hours of dental hygienist observation
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How to Apply
Learn about admission requirements, deadlines, and how to apply to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s Clinical Dental Hygiene Leader program at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.