Overview

About the program

From anatomy and physiology to techniques and tools, you’ll learn what it takes to excel in the field of dental hygiene. Earning a Dental Hygiene at Pennsylvania College of Technology opens the door to advanced employment opportunities in alternative career settings beyond the clinical setting. And with extensive hands-on experience in our cutting-edge dental hygiene lab, you’ll be real-world ready to hit the ground running.

The curriculum will enable the graduate to assume positions of responsibility in a variety of alternate care settings, and also create positions to meet the demands of future healthcare needs. Major-related courses at the 300 level and above are completed via distance education. Additional, the support courses in the final two years of the curriculum may also be taken via distance education.

Careers

Advanced positions in the field of dental hygiene, legislative aide, lobbyist, insurance review specialist, dental health consultant, office manager, marketing representative, public health hygienist, and special population provider.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dental Hygiene

Preventive Dentistry

Orofacial Anatomy

Oral Histology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Dental Radiology

Periodontics

Oral Health and Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

68

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

68

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Pennsylvania College of Technology and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Your official secondary — and postsecondary, if you have studied previously at another postsecondary institution — school records must be evaluated by an organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

English Proficiency
Student Visa

If you are planning to study on an F-1 student visa, we will need a letter of financial commitment from your financial guarantor confirming sponsorship for one academic year (nine months), payable to Penn College.

Passport

Submit a copy of your passport.

Tuition Fee

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International

25680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 856 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

25680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 856 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

17940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 598 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Williamsport

1000 - 1500 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.

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