The University of New Mexico offers a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene in continuation to the Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene.
Dental Hygiene, M.Sc.
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About
Online Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
The Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene at The University of New Mexico is intended to develop dental hygienists to teach, develop dental health programs in a variety of settings, conduct research and provide care as collaborative dental hygiene practitioners throughout New Mexico.
The purpose of this program is consistent with UNM's mission, which is to educate students by developing their intellectual and creative skills and capabilities so students may be well equipped to participate in the world as productive and enlightened individuals.
The Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene will enable the graduate-level prepared dental hygienist to:
- Build on the knowledge gained in baccalaureate degree dental hygiene
- Prepare and specialize in dental hygiene
- Enhance decision-making skills by participating in graduate-level dental hygiene courses
- Develop problem-solving skills for independent dental hygiene practice
- Contribute to the dental hygiene scientific body of knowledge
- Conduct research and theory development in the dental hygiene sciences
- Expand the scope of general knowledge by participating in University elective courses
- Provide career opportunities in alternative practice settings
- Build a foundation for future doctoral education in related disciplines
- Develop collegiate relationships with practicing health care professionals
- Participate in graduate dental hygiene internship experiences in educational settings, rural areas, industry and community outreach sites.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dental Hygiene Research Methods
- Instructional Strategies
- Clinical Teach / Admin
- Current Issues
- Dental Hygiene Management / Admin
- Oral Medicine
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Credits 37 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Admission requirements
- Application to Office of Graduate Studies.
- Application to the Division of Dental Hygiene through ADEA DH CAS.
- Photocopy of National Dental Hygiene Board Examination results.
- Proof of a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a related field, and in the latter case, proof of having completed an accredited certificate or associate degree program in dental hygiene.
- Three letters of recommendation submitted online through ADEA DH CAS.
- Completion of a certificate, associate or bachelor degree program in dental hygiene that has been accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and a regional accrediting agency.
- A copy of a current American dental hygiene license.
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!
Tuition Fee
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967 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 967 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
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286 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 286 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Funding
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