Overview

Dental Hygiene at University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. This program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

The UT dental hygiene program prepares students through didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences to work as licensed dental hygienists.

The UTHSC dental hygiene program is a 2 + 2 program:

2 years of prerequisites

General Education Competencies

2 years (21 months) at the UT Health Science Center in Memphis*

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinic Theory

Clinic Theory Lab

Head and Neck Anatomy

Dental Embryology, Histology & Anatomy

Oral Radiology

Transitional Clinic Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Dentistry View 112 other Bachelors in Dentistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee reviews applications for admission to the entry level program. Admissions information is described in detail below. Prospective students should carefully review all admissions requirements, technical standards and application procedures before applying to BSDH degree program in the College of Dentistry.

The Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee formulates and recommends policies and procedures for admission to the College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene programs. The committee establishes criteria, procedures, and data used in appraising and selecting applicants for admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21490 USD / year

≈ 21490 USD / year
Out-of-State

21490 USD / year

≈ 21490 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10745 USD / year

≈ 10745 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

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

Funding

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