BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Dental Hygiene in Nanaimo Canada | Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University
|
Nanaimo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
30,591
(c. USD21,932.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Discover dental hygiene programs in British Columbia by studying at Vancouver Island University's scenic campus. VIU's Dental Hygiene Diploma offers a fulfilling career path where you can improve people's health while enjoying a social work environment. This intensive two-year program combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical training, equipping you for success in dental practices.
Make a difference through oral healthcare. Launch your stable, high-demand dental hygiene career by applying to Vancouver Island University. VIU's program holds accreditation from Canada's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDAC), teaching preventive care techniques and oral health improvement strategies.
The curriculum emphasizes health education principles, professional development, analytical skills, continuous learning, and community involvement. Participants gain real-world experience through public dental clinics and community health initiatives. Prospective students should possess solid computer skills before enrolling.
Graduates receive a diploma qualifying them to register with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (meeting all requirements) and become licensed Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have completed the minimum requirements listed in the prerequisite list (above), or equivalent.
Submission of a Personal Profile.
Notes on Admission
Indigenous students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.
Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Diploma program is competitive and will be determined by a combination of GPA and Personal Profile scores. Once accepted into the program, students will be required to submit the following information by early August:
A completed Immunization Requirements Form is required. The Health Immunization form must be signed by the public health nurse.
Evidence of successfully completing a nationally recognized WHMIS course.
Evidence of current CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL IBT - 88 (no section below 20)
TOEFL Paper Based Test - 550 (no section below 56)
Submission of a Personal Profile.
Notes on Admission
Indigenous students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.
Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Diploma program is competitive and will be determined by a combination of GPA and Personal Profile scores. Once accepted into the program, students will be required to submit the following information by early August:
A completed Immunization Requirements Form is required. The Health Immunization form must be signed by the public health nurse.
Evidence of successfully completing a nationally recognized WHMIS course.
Evidence of current CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL IBT - 88 (no section below 20)
TOEFL Paper Based Test - 550 (no section below 56)
Tuition
CAD
30,591