Why study this program?
The post-diploma program is designed for past graduates of the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma program.
Three different streams are available depending on when you received your diploma:
Program A:
For students who graduated from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma Program between 1998 and 2001.
Program B:
For students who graduated from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma Program prior to 1998, or from 2008 onward.
Program C:
For students who graduated from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma Program between 2002 and 2007.
Why study Dental Hygiene at the University of Alberta?
The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta offers a fully accredited program, with state-of-the-art facilities including a full-service dental clinic. We also value giving back and community involvement: our Dental Hygiene students become community partners early in their learning by volunteering with non-profit organizations, going on Global Missions, working with children and seniors, and providing services to the public.
Jaimie is a graduate of the Dental Hygiene diploma program and is currently working on completing the degree program. She's also a member of the Pandas Rugby team.
Non-Direct Entry
This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details.
Academic Requirements - Program A
This program is intended for diploma graduates from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program between the years of 1998-2001 who completed the extended diploma curriculum.Applications for admission are accepted between July 1 to November 1 the year prior to the year admission is sought.
Admission requirements
- Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma Program with a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Letter(s) of good standing from current and previous licensing bodies.
Program A consists of the following courses (18 units of course weight):
- D HYG 417 - 3 units
- D HYG 418 - 3 units
- D HYG 431 - 3 units
- D HYG 440 - 3 units
- Two options (At the 300- or 400 level with the approval of Program Director) - 6 units
- A maximum of 3 units from PAC course is permitted. (D HYG 430 may be taken as an option)
Academic Requirements - Program B
This program is intended for diploma graduates from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program prior to 1998 and after 2008
Applications for admission are accepted between July 1 to November 1 the year prior to the year admission is sought.
Admission requirements
- Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program with a minimum GPA of 2.0
For University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma graduates whose program was 2 years in length, applicants must have completed an additional 30 units of University transferable course weight of which the following are required:
- PSYCHOLOGY - 3 units
- SOCIOLOGY or HUMANITIES - 3 units
- ENGLISH - 6 units
- STATISTICS - 3 units
Program B consists of the following courses (30 units of course weight)
- D HYG 417 - 3 units
- D HYG 418 - 3 units
- D HYG 422 - 3 units
- D HYG 431 - 3 units
- D HYG 440 - 3 units
- D HYG 468 (or equivalent health research course) - 3 units
- Four Options - 12 units (Two at the 300 or 400 level with the approval of Program Director). A maximum of 3 units from PAC course is permitted. (D HYG 430 may be taken as an option)
Academic Requirements - Program C
Applications for admission are accepted between July 1 to November 1 the year prior to the year admission is sought.
Admission requirements
- Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program with a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Letter(s) of good standing from current and previous licensing bodies.
Program C consists of the following courses (30 units of course weight):
- D HYG 417 - 3 units
- D HYG 418 - 3 units
- D HYG 422 - 3 units
- D HYG 431 - 3 units
- D HYG 440 - 3 units
- D HYG 468 (or equivalent health research course) - 3 units
- SOC 210 (Or equivalent statistics course) - 3 units
- Three Options (Two at the 300 or 400 level with the approval of Program Director) - 9 units
- A maximum of 3 units from PAC courses are permitted. (D HYG 430 may be taken as an option)
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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