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Dental Hygiene BS at University of Pittsburgh

Dental Hygiene BS at University of Pittsburgh
Course Duration 4 Years
Course Intake August, January
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Course Level Undergraduate
Tution Fees $ 34,124
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 94
PTE 0

The Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene is offered through the College of General Studies and the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Only graduates of accredited dental hygiene programs are eligible to complete the bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. This degree enhances already-completed professional training and provides important exposure to the liberal arts, giving dental hygienists additional career opportunities in business, sales, education, and research.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PITT'S ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM.

Requirements

Students must earn a minimum of 131 credits to complete the Bachelor of Science degree. 15 credits should be completed using 1000-level course work. These credits, when combined with the 15 credits for DENHYG 1544, 1545, 1547, 1549, and 1689 completed in the dental hygiene program, meet the CGS requirement for 30 credits of 1000-level course work. The courses must be completed within five years of enrolling in the program.

Students who are transferring from certificate/associate degree hygiene programs to the CGS dental hygiene Bachelor of Science degree program complete 40 credits of CGS general education, dental hygiene track, and elective course work. At least 30 of the required credits must be completed at the University of Pittsburgh in order to fulfill the CGS residency requirement. Contact Krista Stokes, CGS advisor, for information about transferring credits from other institutions or if you completed your dental hygiene certificate at Pitt before 1995.

As a dental hygiene bachelor’s degree student at CGS, you may choose one of three concentrations:

  • Health Management
  • Education
  • Research

University of Pittsburgh Cost of Attendance

Whether the candidate has applied to graduate or undergraduate programmes, the necessary fees that have been paid, and the cost of attendance all affect each other. Depending on the programme one has applied to, the tuition amount also varies. The breakdown of costs in the form of an expected cost of attending college in the USA is shown below.

Undergraduate Cost of living (Per year)

Tuition (Annual Fee) USD 20350 (average, in state)
USD 36058 (average, out of state)
Student activity fee USD 160
Wellness Fee USD 360
Computing and Network Services Fee USD 350
Security, Safety and Transportation Fee USD 180
International Services Fee USD 1000 (freshmen) USD 500 per year (Seniors)

Graduate students Cost of Attendance (Per year)

Tuition USD 41,714
Student Activity fee USD 48
Wellness Fee USD 360
Security, Safety and Transportation Fee USD 180
Computing and Network Services Fee USD 350
University of Pittsburgh Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate $ 34,190
Postgraduate  34,190
University of Pittsburgh Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living $ 12,340
Campus accommodation $ 6,550
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
University of Pittsburgh English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.5
IELTS Postgraduate 6.5
TOEFL Undergraduate 90
TOEFL Postgraduate 90
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
University of Pittsburgh University Contact Details
University of Pittsburgh Address
4200 Fifth Ave,Pittsburgh 4200 Fifth Ave 15260
University of Pittsburgh Email
intladm@pitt.edu
University of Pittsburgh Phone
+14126244141