Bachelor in Dental Hygiene, BS Degree Program
The UB Bachelor in Dental Hygiene, BS Degree Program, is completed through the integration of Associate’s degree Dental Hygiene courses and Bachelor’s degree courses, or by continuing studies after completing an Associate’s degree at an accredited School of Dental Hygiene. The University of Bridgeport baccalaureate degree completion approach is available to Fones students as well as to graduates of other accredited Dental Hygiene programs. With 60 to 90 transfer credits, a student may achieve a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in two additional years. Education at the baccalaureate level, which combines the professional dental hygiene curriculum with a liberal arts education, enhances the dental hygienist’s opportunities, skills, background knowledge, and professional values. Upon satisfactory completion of semester hours in the areas of study specified, the student will be recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Students pursuing a B.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene have the opportunity to design a portion of their curriculum to meet personal career goals. The outcome of this planning process is an individualized program that enables dental hygienists to gain desired knowledge and skills and directly transfers this expertise to a professional work setting. Students may identify a minor in human services, education, marketing, or psychology, to name a few subject areas.
Intakes
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Understanding yourself is the first step to identifying an appropriate major/career. It is important to choose a professional path that aligns with your interests, skills, values and personality! The Counselors at the Center for Career Development are equipped with the tools and resources to help you explore your interests and relate them to an applicable major/profession.
Choosing a major can be one of the biggest decisions that you will make throughout your college career. It is important to understand that choosing a major does not bind you to a specific career for life. For instance, if you choose to major in Psychology, it does not necessarily mean you have to be a Psychologist. A college degree is a foundation that you can build off of, and each position is a stepping stone to your ultimate goal. Explore your major/career options to identify entry-level positions, salary, advancement opportunities, etc. Be sure to fully understand what it means to major in a particular area!
Career Advisement appointments are available for counselors to meet with students on a one-on-one basis to discuss individual needs and goals, as well to develop an effective “action plan” on how to reach those goals.
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admissions Requirements
The Admissions Committee places emphasis on the quality of the preparatory work of each applicant. Students are admitted for a full academic year, including both the Fall and Spring terms.
To be considered for Admission, an applicant must submit:
An Application for Admission through our online application portal or through the Common Application
An official copy of all high school transcripts
Test optional*
* SAT or ACT scores are optional except for a few specialized programs. Students applying as test-optional are required to submit a personal essay. Ask your counselor for more information.
Students may also elect to submit a personal statement, letter(s) of recommendation, a resume and/or other documentation that supports the student’s application. These additional items are not required of all applicants, though Dental Hygiene and Nursing applicants should read below for requirements specific to those programs. All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit any additional documentation that they believe will assist the Admissions Committee in determining their eligibility for admission.
High School Requirements
An applicant should be a graduate of a regionally accredited secondary school and should present sixteen acceptable units of academic work, including:
Four units in English
Three units in Mathematics
Two units in a lab science
Two units in the social sciences
Five electives
An applicant who has not satisfied the distribution of college requirements but has presented convincing evidence of the quality of his/her high school work, maybe admitted upon the determination of the Admissions Committee that the student is prepared for university-level study.
Standardized Tests
Students that elect to submit SAT or ACT scores may request that the testing program send the scores directly to the University. Test scores will also be accepted if submitted by the student’s high school guidance counselor.
American College Testing (ACT)
Administered by the American College Testing Program. Scored on a scale of 1-36. Scores for English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and Composite. Score requirements vary depending on major.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Administered by the College Board. Scored on a scale of 200-800 for each part: reading/writing and math. Score requirements vary depending on major.
Students who completed most or all of their high school studies in a foreign language must also submit proof of English Language proficiency. This may be obtained with a minimum SAT Reading and Writing score of 450 or by taking the TOEFL or IELTS and meeting the requirements below.
International English language Testing System (IELTS)
Administered by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge English language assessment. Scored on a scale of 0-9. There are four parts: Listening, Reading Writing and Speaking. A student must score above a 6.0 to satisfactorily demonstrate English language proficiency.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
131440 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A
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