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Diploma [Dental Hygiene] From Dalhousie University

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Diploma (Dental Hygiene)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Medicine,

Dentistry

Ranked #301 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

₹8.2 L/Yr

CA$13,337 /Yr

Offered By: Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University offers a Diploma of Dental Hygiene for a duration of 2 years.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The university now offers a 1-year degree completion program in dental hygiene and graduates are awarded a bachelor of dental hygiene degree.
In Dalhousie’s Faculty of Dentistry, students will be benefited from a current, dynamic, scientific, and professional education in a learning environment that is positive and student-centered.
The two-year Diploma in Dental Hygiene (DDH) program teaches students the skills they need to provide and promote total health through the maintenance of optimal oral health.
Students will learn about a wide variety of topics in the dental and medical professions.
An emphasis is placed on technology, hands-on experience, and applications students will use in their careers, such as digital patient health records.
Samples courses that diploma students can take are:
- Nutrition for Preventive Dentistry
- Oral Anatomy and Dental Histology
- Dental Hygiene Clinic
Students will also learn in state-of-the-art facilities, such as Dalhousie’s Dental Clinic, that have the most updated equipment available, from curing lights to prosthodontic materials.
The program makes students eligible for a license to practice dental hygiene and is fully accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).
Job opportunities after the Diploma of Dental Hygiene are Dental Health Policy Advisor, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, etc and the average salary goes up to 38,105 USD.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	~~Feb 28, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹818892 (CAD 13337)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	₹603009 (CAD 9821)
Health Insurance	₹30700 (CAD 500)
Other Fees	₹62137 (CAD 1012)
Total Cost	₹695846 (CAD 11333)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a secondary school (Grade 12).
A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses is required.
A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject is compulsory to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after Standard XII

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required document:

Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
Supplementary Information: Students are required to complete the Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry Immunization/CPR Record.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2023202220212020201920182017

Medicine 301 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Medicine 204 out of 520 in Global Ranking

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible careers in dental hygiene include the following:

Clinical or Mobile Dental Hygienists
Health Educator or Advocate
Dental Health Policy Advisor
Dental Hygienists
Dental Therapists

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