Overview

This degree completion program will prepare you for leadership roles in education, public health, industry, professional associations, and health advocacy. The program is designed for part-time students who want to continue to work while pursuing the degree.

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Competencies

When you graduate from the B.S. in Public Health Dental Hygiene program at the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, you will have the education and skills to:

Perform dental hygiene services in a variety of settings, including private dental practices, public health clinics, school systems, institutions, and hospitals.

Design, implement, and evaluate effective preventive dental health programs for individuals and for groups in such settings as schools, hospitals, institutions, and community programs.

Serve as a resource person and work in cooperation with other health personnel in assessing health care needs and providing health care services to the public.

Plan, implement, and evaluate effective teaching methodologies in an educational setting.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Community Dental Hygiene
Health Care Research
Educational Methodology in Health Science Education
Utilization of Instructional Techniques in Health Science Education
Human Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00

More details

National : You must submit your application and supporting materials by the priority deadline. Admissions may close without warning after that date.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Completion of at least 90 credit hours that were earned at an IU campus or that are transferable to IUPUI from another college or university.
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Satisfactory completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene exam.
Current licensure as a dental hygienist. (Indiana licensure is required for completion of the practicum at the end of the program.)

Tuition Fee

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International

32582 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32582 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32582 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32582 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10144 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10144 USD per year during 48 months.

$14,630- tuition for Michigan & MSEP states

Living costs for Indianapolis

1017 - 1926 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 Public Health Dental Hygiene.

Available Scholarships

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