Overview

Dental Hygiene at West Virginia University is an exciting profession with many rewarding and challenging career opportunities that include clinical/patient care, administration, education, research and sales/marketing.

Dental hygienists are employed in diverse settings, such as private dental practices, clinics, hospitals, geriatric and special needs homes, correctional facilities, public health departments, school systems, allied dental education programs, national, state and local government agencies, and private/business industry.

As a licensed health professional and oral health educator, the dental hygienist has an important role in the overall health and welfare of the public. Dental hygienists are an integral part of the dental team, providing direct patient care based on the prevention of disease.

Career

Dental Hygienists - Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. Possible job titles for this career include: Dental Hygienist.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health Care Terminology

Dental Hygiene

Oral Anatomy

Dental Anatomy

Dental Radiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Dentistry Health Sciences View 91 other Bachelors in Dentistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.

Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).

Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.

For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.

Tuition Fee

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International

33432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33432 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32832 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32832 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12552 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Morgantown

775 - 1290 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Dental Hygiene.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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