Overview
The mission of the Dental Hygiene program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is to educate professionals for positions of leadership in their respective professions. The goal of this program is to prepare dental hygienists to expand the knowledge base and skill set of the profession by nurturing the intellectual development of the professional.
Learning outcomes
The University of Texas Heath Science Center at San Antonio Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree prepares professional dental hygienists with specialized skills in one or more of the following areas: health promotion/education, management/administration, research, advanced clinical practice, and consumer advocacy.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Clinical Administration Practicum
- Teaching Internship
- Public Health Practicum
- Research Apprenticeship
- Research Ethics
- Research Principles and Applications
- Health Promotion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Dentistry View 115 other Masters in Dentistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a nationally and regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program recognized by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) within the United States and Canada.
- Successful completion of the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.
Tuition Fee
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International
5664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2832 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
5664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2832 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 300 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for San Antonio
972 - 1507 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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