Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 12,882 (US$ 12,882) a year | Contact provider |
College of Allied He...
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Course summary
The Dental Hygiene program at Ferris is the largest in the State of Michigan and one of the largest programs in the nation. The program enjoys a reputation of educational excellence, with expert faculty who are recognized at the state, national and international levels within the discipline of dental hygiene for the delivery of innovative academic and continuing education. Dental hygiene is a practice area that continues to grow with the increased consumer awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene in the prevention and detection of systemic disease processes. Dental hygiene will continue to grow based on the increasing focus on preventative dental care needs of the public.
Program modules
The modules include DHYG 123 General and Oral Pathology, DHYG 124 Clinic Dental Hygiene Theory 2, DHYG 125 Clinical Dental Hygiene Prac 2, DHYG 209 Dental Materials, DHYG 213 Periodontics, DHYG 214 Clinic Dental Hygiene Theory 3, DHYG 215 Clinic Dental Hygiene Pract 3, DHYG 217 Community Dentistry 1, DHYG 218 Pharmacology for Dent Hygiene, DHYG 219 Pain Management, DHYG 224 Clinic Dental Hygiene Theory 4, DHYG 225 Clinic Dental Hygiene Pract 4, DHYG 227 Community Dentistry 2.
Entry requirement for international students
Students must be admitted to the university. To be qualified to enter the professional sequence of the program, a student must have earned at least a 2.5 GPA with a minimum grade of a “C” in the following courses or their equivalent: MATH 110 (alternate MATH ACT subscore of 19 or above); BIOL 108; MRIS 102; ENGL 150; SOCY 121; CHEM 114, BIOL 205, COMM 105 or COMM 221 and PSYC 150 with a grade of C or better.
Ferris State University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Associate degree
Awarding body
Ferris State University
Department name
College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene and Medical Imaging
Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
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Associate in Science - Dental Hygiene
Course description: The two year curriculum of this program offers a broad educational preparation. In addition to basic and dental science ...read more
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Course description: This program offers a four-year curriculum leading to a B.S. in dental hygiene. The program is in part, based in the liberal ...read more
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Course description: This program is designed to prepare dental hygienists for work in private practice, in school systems, dental health ...read more
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