Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BS Degree Completion)

Applicants to this program must meet the minimum 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 (i.e., dental assistant, nurse’s aide, social worker, etc.)
• 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
• A minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required of all candidates for whom English is not the native language
• Current employment in dental hygiene is recommended but not required

The following courses may be considered for transfer credit. Courses must have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for transfer. Math and science courses taken more than ten years prior to the anticipated date of matriculation to MCPHS may not be accepted.

Required Prerequisite Courses:  

• Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab preferred) (3 credits)
• Basic Chemistry I (with Lab) (4 credits)
• Computer Applications or Physics (3 credits)
• College-Level Life Science (3 credits)
• College Algebra or Higher Level Math (3 credits)
• Communication Studies (3 credits) (Acceptable courses include Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication)
• Composition I & II (6 credits)
• Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
• Introduction to Sociology/American Culture, Identity and Public Life (3 credits)
• Behavioral Science elective (3 credits) (Acceptable courses include any upper level psychology course)
• Social Science elective (3 credits) (Acceptable courses include History, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Upper-level Sociology, American Studies, Women Studies, Ethnic Studies, Geography, Economics)
• Humanities elective (3 credits) (Acceptable courses include Literature, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies, Select Fine Arts, Advanced Level Languages)

Upon admission to the program, students who are registered dental hygienists and who have completed a dental hygiene program at a regionally accredited institution will be awarded credit for prior dental hygiene professional course work completed in their associate degree up to a maximum of 44 credit hours.

1. Pre-Professional (Arts And Sciences) Core Courses

Prior completion of the pre-professional coursework below is preferred prior to admission although not required. Coursework not accepted in transfer from the list below will need to be completed at MCPHS Online or at another institution with prior approval from the Academic Resource Center.

 

2. Professional Courses: Required Professional Component

The following MCPHS University courses comprise the professional phase of the curriculum (36 semester hours) and must be completed at MCPHS University.

The Required Minimum Number Of Credits To Complete Baccalaureate In Dental Hygiene Is 120 Semester Hours As Outlined Below.

Online tuition is calculated at a cost-per-credit rate based on the program you choose and the number of credits for which you register. Learn more about Online tuition and fees here.