Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Dental Hygiene in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,280
(c. USD8,093.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Dental hygienists are healthcare specialists trained to prevent oral diseases and support patients in achieving optimal dental wellness. At Dalhousie's Faculty of Dentistry, you'll receive a modern, evidence-based education in a supportive, student-focused setting. You'll also have opportunities for clinical rotations at diverse healthcare locations.
The dental hygiene program at Dalhousie covers extensive subject matter across dental and medical fields, with strong focus on technological advancements, practical training, and career-relevant tools like digital health record systems.
Students train in cutting-edge facilities, including Dalhousie's dental clinic equipped with the latest technology. Graduates emerge fully prepared for professional success, whether joining a dental practice or establishing an independent hygiene clinic.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must disclose all successful or unsuccessful high school and/or university attendance on the application form.
Before June 1 of the year of expected entry to the DDH program applicants must:
- have completed at least 30 credit hours of university study
- have completed at least six credit hours in introductory biology and six credit hours in an approved writing intensive course.
It is also recommended applicants complete the following:
- three credit hours in introductory chemistry
- vertebrate anatomy
- vertebrate physiology
- a selection of courses from the humanities and social sciences
If the applicant’s first language is not English they must complete an English language proficiency test such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 580 computer-based score of 237 or iBT score of 90 (students must achieve 4.0 on the essay or TOEFL writing test); or IELTS score of 6.5; or MELAB score of 81; or CAEL score of 70; or CanTest score of 4.5.
The application deadline for September entry is 1st April .
Tuition
CAD
11,280