• The Dental Hygiene Program at The Ohio State University is a four-year course of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree.
  
  
• The Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program is available to graduates of an ADA accredited Dental Hygiene Program who wish to complete the baccalaureate degree.

• How To Apply
• Deadlines
• Admission Criteria
• Cost / Fees / Deposits
• English Language Requirement
• Contact Information

HOW TO APPLY

Applications

Applications for the Autumn 2010 Dental Hygiene Program will be available until April 1.

Applications for the Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program are available for each term.

Click on your program of choice to access the program's online application.

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DEADLINES

Dental Hygiene Program:

• Applications available from October 1 to April 1 of the year preceding anticipated enrollment.

Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program:

• Applications should be submitted by June 15 for Autumn Quarter, September 15 for Winter Quarter, December 15 for Spring Quarter, and March 15 for Summer Quarter.

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ADMISSION CRITERIA

Dental Hygiene Program:

• Cumulative grade-point hour ratio
• Science grade-point hour ratio
• Completion of 45 hours of college level prerequisite course work

  Emphasis is placed upon interest in and knowledge of the profession, motivation, commitment, as well as interpersonal skills.

  NOTE: Applicants are expected to spend 20 hours or more of observation in a dental office to learn the role of the dental hygienist before they apply. Students will benefit from variety in the observation experiences. The 20 hours should include two or more dental hygienists and be conducted in two or more dental practices.

Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program:

• Cumulative grade-point ratio in the previous dental hygiene program
• National Board Exam and NERB scores
• Letters of recommendation

  Emphasis is placed on motivation, work experience, career goals, and interpersonal skills.

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COSTS / FEES / DEPOSITS

Costs

Please click on the following link to review a tuition and budget breakdown: http://dent.osu.edu/dhy/Cost%20of%20Attendance%20(expenses).php.

Application fee (non refundable)

• Domestic - $40
• International - $50

Acceptance fee (non refundable)

$100 non-refundable acceptance fee is required of new students to OSU and OSU students who are entering a degree granting unit for the first time.

Deposit

None

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to fulfill the TOEFL MELAB or IELTS requirement. If your native language is not English, you should possess a minimum level of English proficiency as follows:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • 527 (Paper-based test)
  • 197 (Computer-based test)
  • 71 (Internet-based test)

OR

• MELAB (Michigan Language Assessment Battery)
  • 79

OR

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • 6.5

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dental Hygiene
3082 Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Ave
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 43210

Telephone: (614) 292-2228
Fax: (614) 292-8013
Website: http://www.dent.ohio-state.edu/dhy/
Email: hygiene@dentistry.dent.ohio-state.edu

Professional Admissions Office (Mailing Address)
The Ohio State University
P.O. Box 182003
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2003
Phone: (614) 292-9444
professional@osu.edu

Location:
Third Floor, Lincoln Tower
1800 Cannon Drive

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