The entry-level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program:
Is for individuals who seek entry-level education in the dental hygiene field.
Prepares students for licensure and entry to the profession through two academic years of upper-level coursework.
Our dental hygiene students receive hands-on training in our industry-standard working clinic. Our cohort of 40 students begins the program as juniors each fall semester. The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program is taught over five consecutive 16-week semesters, including an eight-week summer semester.
March 2027
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street,
Cheney,
Washington,
99004, United States
September 2027
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street,
Cheney,
Washington,
99004, United States
You must show that you graduated from high school or secondary school with the equivalent of a "C" grade (2.0) or higher.
You must provide original, official transcripts for all high school, college, and university coursework from both inside and outside of the U.S.
Complete the Dental Hygiene application
All priority prerequisite science classes completed by the end of winter quarter of the year applying
Minimum grade of a C+ or 2.3 GPA in all dental hygiene prerequisites
If invited, attend a formal interview
Ability to complete all of the dental hygiene prerequisites and EWU Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACR) and graduation requirements prior to the fall entry into the program
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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Over half of all graduates have a job secured before finishing their program, and 75 percent of alumni have jobs directly related to their major.
