DIPLOMASchool of Health and Community Services
Dental Hygiene
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
Credits
36 Credits
Entry Requirements
Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent).
Minimum Grade: Passing grade in core subjects.
Program Overview
Develop professional expertise in Dental Hygiene with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Curriculum
| Code | Subject Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHY-101 | Dental Hygiene | Oral Anatomy | 3 |
| DHY-102 | Dental Hygiene | Dental Sciences | 3 |
| DHY-103 | Dental Hygiene | Preventive Dentistry | 3 |
| DHY-201 | Dental Hygiene | Dental Radiography | 3 |
| DHY-202 | Dental Hygiene | Periodontology | 3 |
| DHY-203 | Dental Hygiene | Community Oral Health | 3 |
| DHY-301 | Dental Hygiene | Clinical Practice | 3 |
| DHY-302 | Dental Hygiene | Pharmacology | 3 |
| DHY-303 | Dental Hygiene | Infection Control | 3 |
| DHY-401 | Dental Hygiene | Dental Materials | 3 |
| DHY-402 | Dental Hygiene | Ethics and Professional Practice | 3 |
| DHY-403 | Dental Hygiene | Patient Education | 3 |
| HTH-DEN-100 | Introduction to Health Sciences Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-DEN-101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-DEN-102 | Medical Terminology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-DEN-103 | Patient Care Fundamentals Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-DEN-104 | Infection Control and Safety Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-DEN-105 | Health and Community Practices Semester 2 | 5 |
Career Prospects
Potential Roles:
Dental Hygiene Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.
Program Faculty
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Associate Professor
Prof. Michael O'Brien
Lecturer
Dr. Emily Campbell
Professor & Chair