Dental Hygiene Programs

Our Dental Hygiene program offers an education that is highly responsive, scientific, and professional, in a dynamic and student-centred learning environment. Small-group and case-based learning is used to foster an environment that encourages collaboration with peers and faculty.

A career in dental hygiene:

  • offers flexible working schedules in pleasant and safe surroundings
  • offers above-average remuneration in a respected health care profession
  • offers the chance to practice internationally
  • can be enjoyed in a variety of professional settings, in private practice, at Universities and other educational institutions, research, industry, government and health agencies
  • plays a primary role in health promotion and prevention in a dynamic and changing health care system

Bachelor of Science
Dental Hygiene

The BSc Dental Hygiene program is 3 years in length, preparing graduates for a career as a Dental Hygienist. Students must attend full-time at the North Campus in Edmonton, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥.

Post Diploma
BSc Dental Hygiene

The Post Diploma Degree Completion program is restricted to past ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Dental Hygiene Diploma graduates. Courses can be completed part-time and online.

Master of Science
Dental Hygiene

The MSc Dental Hygiene program is research-oriented, consisting of didactic coursework and the completion of a thesis.

Questions?

Undergraduate Admissions

admissions.dentistry@ualberta.ca
780-492-1319

No walk-in advising available

Graduate Admissions

dentgrad@ualberta.ca

Advising available by appointment