Program Overview
The Dental Hygiene at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 medicine & health sciences. 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
- Tuition: USD 54,051 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 54,051 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Oral Anatomy
- Preclinical Dental Hygiene
- Preclinical Teaching Practicum
- Public Health Practicum. 4 Credit Hours.
- Clinical Teaching Practicum. 4 Credit Hours.
- Dental Radiography. 3 Credit Hours.
- Preventive Dental Hygiene Theory. 3 Credit Hours.
- Clinic 1 Seminar. 2 Credit Hours.
- Dental Materials
- Intro To Clinical Theory
- Structures Of The Head And Neck
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a nationally and regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program recognized by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) within the United States and Canada.
- Successful completion of the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.
- Current licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist in any state in the United States or Canada.
- Satisfactory grades in undergraduate courses. The undergraduate grade point average should be no lower than a 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale system.
- Complete the Graduate Record Examinations General Aptitude Test (GRE) or on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Scores on GRE and MAT tests must be within the previous 5 years. No minimum score is required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 54,051 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 54,051 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 54,051 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 54,051 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months