Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (Memphis Campus)

The Dental Hygiene program was established in 1926, making it among the oldest programs in the country. The program has progressed from a certificate program to an entry-level Bachelor degree program.
The Department of Dental Hygiene within the College of Dentistry offers one degree program, an entry-level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. The curriculum in dental hygiene is designed to prepare graduates with a broad based general education, and a level of professional competence necessary for current and future dental hygiene practice. Graduates are prepared to function effectively in a clinical office setting, and also possess advanced knowledge and skills required for careers in teaching, research, public health, and other related areas.

A GPA of 2.5 is the minimum required for application to the program, however, a 3.0 or higher in prerequisite courses is considered competitive.
Submit official transcripts of above coursework.
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have neither graduated from a U.S. high school nor completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at a U.S. post-secondary institution are to submit an official TOEFL score. Preference is given to candidates with a minimum score of 100 (with a 26 or above in both the listening and speaking sections) of the internet-based test.