Program at a glance
Credential
Degree
Work experience
None
Delivery
Blended
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
1 year
One-year BScDH degree completion program
Upgrade your dental hygiene diploma to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BScDH). With the equivalent of one year of study, you can become a Dental Hygiene Practitioner (DHP) and be licensed toown/operate a private dental hygiene business.
Dental Hygiene Practitioners (DHP) can provide dental care to people in unique ways, such as mobile dental vans in rural and remote areas.
Camosun’s BScDH program gives you the knowledge to succeed in the growing field of oral health care. This program is ideal if you are interested in a leadership role or owning/operating a private dental hygiene business.
- A solid foundation in business practices.You'll be prepared for business ownership as a dental hygiene practitioner (DHP).
- Diversity, inclusion, and respect in oral health care.Learn to provide culturally inclusive, safe and respectful oral health care, and to consider Indigenous and traditional ways of knowing and being
- Develop your advocacy skills.Learn to navigate public policy and advocate for access to dental hygiene services.
Study at Camosun
- Proven record of success.For over 35 years Camosunhas been a leader in dental hygiene education. Studentsscore well above average and average. In recent years, students have hada 100percent pass ratefor thenational dental hygiene board exams.
- Flexibleonline study options.Studyfull-time over one year, or part-time for up to five years.
Career paths
- Dental hygiene practice owner
- Mobile dental van owner and operator
- Dental educator or researcher
- Public health professional, educator or administrator
- Health advocate
Indigenous priority admissions
For a limited time each year, Camosun offers 12.5 percent priority seating for qualifiedIndigenous students inallHealth and Human Services programs.
Apply for anIndigenous priority seat.
What you'll learn
This completion programfollowsa three-year dental hygiene diploma. Core classes are taught online. Elective classes may be taught face-to-face, online or in a blended format depending on your selection.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
Courses
Year Four
Academic Term One
All of:
- DHYG 410 - Critical research analysis
- DHYG 411 - Principles and practices of dental hygiene business 1
- Three electives
Academic Term Two
All of:
- DHYG 421 -Principles and practices of dental hygiene business 2
- DHYG 423 - Health policy and advocacy
- DHYG 424- Current and emerging issues in dental hygiene
- Two electives
DHYG program handbooks
Find current student information in theSchool of Health and Human ServicesandDHYG programhandbooks.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Dental Hygiene, BScDH
$11,056 (domestic)
$31,020 (international, full time)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individualcourse feesfor the classes you select.
For International students visit:International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Application deadline
- Next intake:Fall 2025
- Application period:Oct15, 2024 – Feb15, 2025
- Document deadline:March 1, 2025
Application deadline
Admission requirements
One of:
- Completion of a two-year Dental Hygiene diploma and thirty (30) 100 level or higher credits from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Completion of a three-year Dental Hygiene diploma
All of:
- A National Dental Hygiene Certification Board Exam Certificate
- Submission of a Personal Profile
Admissions process
Admission to the BSc in Dental Hygiene is a competitive entry program. The program ranks students according to overall Dental Hygiene diploma GPA and score on the personal profile.
Applications are evaluated in two phases. Applicants will first be evaluated on their Dental Hygiene diploma GPA after which applicants with the highest Dental Hygiene diploma GPA are invited to submit their personal profile. Specific instructions and criteria for the personal profile are communicated at that time.
Applicants with the highest combined GPA and personal profile score are offered seats in the program.
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Need help applying?
Find out more onHow to Applyor speak to anadmissions advisor.
Contact us
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your dental hygiene classes contacthhsinfo@camosun.ca.
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Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar
Contact information
School of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Campus location
Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health & Wellness (CHW) 207
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