Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health - Dental Hygiene in Seattle United States | Seattle Central College
Seattle Central College
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Seattle United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,075
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health - Dental Hygiene program at Seattle Central College blends theoretical instruction in subjects like anatomy, chemistry, and pharmacology from experienced instructors with real-world clinical practice in our state-of-the-art Dental Education Clinic, equipping you for a fulfilling profession at the cutting edge of patient dental care.
Career Prospects
With increasing population growth, the need for qualified dental hygienists is surging, with projected job growth reaching 20% by 2026 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Dental hygienists deliver preventive oral healthcare, conduct oral cancer screenings, and enjoy employment flexibility in this rapidly expanding field. Professionals may find employment opportunities across diverse healthcare environments such as:
Private dental practices
Educational institutions
Medical centers
Community health facilities
Healthcare management organizations
Long-term care facilities
Rehabilitation centers
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.0
Qualification Requirements
In order to be successful in the Dental Hygiene program, you will need to build a foundation in basic sciences along with taking essential general education courses. To be considered for the program, you must complete the following courses with a minimum of 2.5 grade.
Complete all science prerequisites except for NUTR& 101 at the time of Application due date: CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry; CHEM& 122 Introduction to Organic Chemistry; BIOL& 160 General Biology; BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I; BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II; BIOL& 260 Microbiology; MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics; and NUTR& 101 Human Nutrition.
Complete ENGL& 101 English Composition I and two (2) non-science course, including: ENGL& 102 English Composition II; PSYC& 100 General Psychology; HUM 105 Intercultural Communication; other humanities electives.
English Proficiency:
TOEFL iBT 64, writing 17
IELTS 6.0, writing 5.0
TOEFL PBT* 507, writing 4.0
U.S. high school graduation with GPA of at least 2.0
Completion of English Composition at an accredited post-secondary institution in Australia, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, or Zimbabwe
Tuition
USD
21,075