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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
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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
TOEFL® IBT 60
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Dentistry Health Sciences View 2492 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 60
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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32582 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
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In-State
10144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased 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.
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