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USD 32860

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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75

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Dental Hygiene BS degree program is completed through the integration of Associate’s degree dental hygiene courses and Bachelor’s degree courses, or by continuing studies after completing an Associate’s degree at an accredited School of Dental Hygiene.

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The University of Bridgeport baccalaureate degree completion approach is available to Fones students as well as to graduates of other accredited Dental Hygiene programs. With 60 to 90 transfer credits, a student may achieve a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in two additional years. Education at the baccalaureate level, which combines the professional dental hygiene curriculum with a liberal arts education, enhances the dental hygienist’s opportunities, skills, background knowledge, and professional values.

Upon satisfactory completion of semester hours in the areas of study specified, the student will be recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.

Students pursuing a B.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene have the opportunity to design a portion of their curriculum to meet personal career goals. The outcome of this planning process is an individualized program that enables dental hygienists to gain desired knowledge and skills and directly transfers this expertise to a professional work setting. Students may identify a minor in human services, education, marketing, or psychology, to name a few subject areas.

Learning Outcomes
Through completion of the entry-level dental hygiene curriculum, students will achieve the following outcomes

  • Characterize professionalism and responsibility in all health promotion and disease prevention activities
  • Apply a professional code of ethics while adhering to appropriate legal and regulatory measures when providing oral health services
  • Utilize critical thinking, problem solving, and evidence-based decision making in the dental hygiene process of care
  • Provide the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation) for patients/clients in all settings
  • Communicate effectively with and deliver culturally competent, inter-professional health care to individuals and groups from diverse populations
  • Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community-based oral health programs
  • Continually perform self-assessment to maintain professional standards and encourage life-long learning
  • Value the need for personal and professional growth through participation in professional activities and associations
  • Understand and master the competencies of Dental Hygiene Professional Practice
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Jan 2024, Aug 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    •  Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    75 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    32860

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    • UB is offering all Graduate Spring 2025 admits from India a $2,000 International Access Award which is above and beyond any academic/merit scholarship they may receive. Below is the email UB is sending to all inquiries and incomplete applications in the coming days.
    • At UB, we understand the importance of funding your degree. That is why we are excited to offer our new International Access Award for Spring 2025. 
    • Graduate students from India who are admitted for the Spring 2025 semester are automatically awarded a $2,000 International Access Award. Based on your GPA, this can be combined with an academic merit scholarship.

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