Boston , Massachusetts , United States
Overview
The programme
The nation’s first and only Dental Hygiene Bridge Program program from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is offered entirely online on a full- or part-time basis for working hygienists who wish to advance their education and their careers. When you graduate, you’ll hold a master’s degree in Dental Hygiene and be well prepared to move forward as an educator, administrator or researcher.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Writing for Health Professionals
- Oral Health in Special Care Populations
- Statistics
- Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Practice
- Oral Health Research Methods
- HealthCare Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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More details
National students:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Language
English
Credits
54 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Human Medicine View 87 other Masters in Human Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 58
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in dental hygiene program courses
- Completed one year of work experience in healthcare
- Successfully completed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
- A license to practice dental hygiene or eligibility for licensure in at least one jurisdiction in the U.S. or Canada
Tuition Fee
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International
990 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 990 USD per credit and a duration of 36 months. -
National
990 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 990 USD per credit and a duration of 36 months.
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.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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