Application Deadline: September 1, 2011
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The program is available to dental hygiene diploma graduates of the University of Manitoba or other accredited dental hygiene educational institution wishing to complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree on a full-time or part-time basis. Transfer of credit for courses completed at other institutions will be possible through appropriate University procedures. The School will evaluate credits from other institutions on an individual basis. The following is a summary of the admission requirements. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in an applicant information bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office, Enrolment Services, 424 University Centre; this information is also posted on the university's website.
Admission Requirements & Application Forms: * International applicants are not accepted into this program
Admission to the degree completion program requires of students that:
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene from either a university or community college program accredited by either the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- National Dental Hygiene Certification Board (NDHCB) Certificate
- Current licensure to practice dental hygiene in Canada and be eligible for licensure to practice in Manitoba.
- Potential students must possess all the pre-requisite course requirements prior to admission (see prerequisite requirements, options A & B below)
Prerequisite Requirements
Option A:This option is for those graduate of accredited dental hygiene programs who completed a proscribed pre-professional year of university studies prior to entry into their dental hygiene program.
| Required Prerequisites (minimum C grade in each course) |
3 credit hours |
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Basic Statistical Analysis (STAT 1000; PSYC 2260) or equivalent |
3 credit hours |
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Total |
6 credit hours |
Option B:
This option is for dental hygienists who are graduates of accredited two year programs which did not require a pre-professional year of university studies.
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Required Prerequisites (minimum C grade in each course) |
Research Methods (REHB 2450) or equivalent |
3 credit hours |
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Basic Statistical Analysis (STAT 1000) or equivalent |
3 credit hours |
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Free choice electives |
15 credit hours |
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TOTAL |
21 credit hours |
The required minimum grade for specified prerequisite courses including electives is a C. There is a required minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) in the candidates Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Associated Degree Program.
Selection is competitive. In the event of a surplus number of applicants, selection will be based on the grade point average (GPA) over the most recently completed 60 credit hours of study completed at the accredited post secondary level.
Dental Hygiene... a professional career
In addition to the traditional scope of dental hygiene practice, students at the University of Manitoba become competent in the management of local anaesthesia, a variety of orthodontic procedures, and a preclinical restorative course enabling them to place both plastic and silver alloy fillings.
Dental Hygiene... a winning year
The "Drive for Top Five" remains strong and alive as the 2010 - 11 Dental Hygiene students outperformed the national average within every category in the recent national board scores. Another fine example of the quality of faculty, students, staff and educational programs at the University of Manitoba.