Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Vermont State University
Program Details
If you have already started your dental hygiene education with an associate degree, you can advance your knowledge with this online bachelor completion program. The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program allows you to work while earning your degree.
Students will gain a more advanced understanding of dental hygiene as well as skills in evidence-based research and critical thinking. Graduates of this program can work in fields such as dental hygiene research, education, public health, and sales.
The curriculum covers topics such as:
- Contemporary issues in oral health science
- Advanced periodontics
- Bioethics
- Human growth and development
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Vermont State University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Associate DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
ACCUPLACERApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Essay/Writing Sample, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- Accuplacer testing may be waived if an applicant has previous assessment testing from another Vermont State College or if the applicant has approved transfer credit in math and English.
- Applicants must have an associate degree in Dental Hygiene.