Overview

The Dental Hygiene program offered by University of Saskatchewan focuses on dental hygiene care for all people and communities. It is offered in six terms over three years and will utilize times outside of regular work hours for lectures, labs and clinics to allow students to carry on their regular activities during the day and attend school in the evenings from 5–10 pm. The program uses cutting-edge technology with haptic dental simulators, pre-clinical and clinical areas.

Key Facts

The public and community sectors include a focus on oral health services in such settings as hospitals, community centers, residential care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living environments, and services for the homebound. Dental hygienists have an important role in the participation of the assessment and diagnosis of caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, and many other oral conditions. They are also involved in the treatment planning, implementation of preventive and therapeutic services, and the evaluation of such conditions.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Dental Hygiene
Infection Control in Dentistry
General Anatomy
Behavioural Sciences
Indigenous Health & Wellness
Anatomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade 12 standing or equivalent.
English Language Arts A30 and B30 or English Language Arts A30 and Francais Immersion 30 or English Language Arts B30 and Francais Immersion 30 or Literature 30 and Composition 30; Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30; one elective from social sciences/natural sciences or humanities at the 30 level (no deficiencies allowed) or equivalents.
Minimum average of 75% on the prerequisite courses.
Proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68640 CAD / year

≈ 68640 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

34320 CAD / year

≈ 34320 CAD / year

Additional Details

Out of province: $51,480 per year

Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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