Program Details

Dental Hygiene School: University of Manitoba Faculty: School of Dental Hygiene Degree: Diploma Field of Study: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Description: The Diploma in Dental Hygiene trains students for a number of responsibilities including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating oral disease prevention, and oral health programs for individuals and groups. The curriculum involves courses in dental sciences, clinical sciences, and behavioural sciences. Students develop and implement oral health promotion programs, and by spending more than 600 hours in a competency-based clinical curriculum, students are prepared to meet the needs of a broad range of population groups. Website: Dental Hygiene at University of Manitoba Length: 3 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 85 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English 2 of: Grade 12 Chemistry or Grade 12 Biology or Grade 12 Applied Mathematics or Grade 12 Precalculus Two of the following programs Applied Mathematics or Pre- Calculus (recommended), Chemistry or Biology. A minimum grade of 60% is needed in the required courses. Deadlines: Early Application Deadline Application Deadline Start Date February 24, 2013 May 1, 2013 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.