Program Overview
The Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Norfolk, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educational Concepts for the Health Professional
- Research Methods in the Health Sciences
- Administrative Leadership and Professional Development
- Clinical Administration and Teaching
- Statistical Reasoning for the Health Professions
- Introduction to Applied Statistics and Data Analysis
- Epidemiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate Application.
- Scores from the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination Note: International dental hygiene students who have not graduated from an CODA accredited dental hygiene program and who do not have National Board Dental Hygiene scores, will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. A current active dental hygiene license in at least one state may be submitted for national board scores; consult with the graduate program director.
- Recommendation from previous dental hygiene clinical supervisor and dental hygiene program director.
- Two letters of recommendation from academic sources.
- Written statement of personal goals and objectives related to the anticipated degree.
- GRE or Millers Analogy scores (only if you are interested in competing for a University Fellowship).
- Bachelor\'s degree in dental hygiene or a related field and, in the latter case, have completed an accredited certificate or associate degree program in dental hygiene.
- Evidence of an undergraduate overall quality point average of at least 2.8 and an average in the dental hygiene major of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Official transcripts of all college work.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Old Dominion University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, United States
Old Dominion University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date Admissions 1004
- Language English
- Duration 24 months