Dental Hygiene

Admission Requirements

Prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program at UT Health Science Center, students must complete the sixty-four (58) semester hours of pre-professional college coursework listed below, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. A final transcript must be received verifying that this has been accomplished prior to entry into the program. Courses with grades of “D” are not acceptable. If a required course is repeated, both grades are used in calculating a cumulative grade point average. Check here to make sure you are taking the correct prerequisite courses required by our program.

Those interested in applying should note that while a cumulated GPA of 2.0 is the minimum required for application, a GPA of 2.5 in required courses is expected.

Important Application Links:

• Application Information
• Online Application Form
• Enrollment Services
• Other Institutions Prerequisite Course Numbers
• Applicants must meet Allied Health Technical Standardsand Dental Hygiene Technical Standards.

The admissions committee considers dental assisting experience desirable and strongly suggests the applicant obtain observation, at minimum.

All students entering UTHSC are required to pass a criminal background check.

A personal interview may be required for admission.
Would you like to speak to an advisor?

For more information about admissions, or to make an appointment to speak to a pre-admission counselor, contact: Elaine Stegman or call 901.448.3038

All application materials as listed below must be received by the Admissions Office on or before February 15 prior to the September class for which admission is sought.

• Completed application and application fees
• Completed essay as instructed under “Required Essay” in the application.
• Official transcript from each college or university attended.
• Projected plan for completion of prerequisite course work.
• Pre-professional evaluations from advisors.
• The UT Dental Hygiene program should be contacted if individual schools do not have a pre-professional evaluation system in place.
• Proof of a complete one-year course in American History (high school or college).

Check here to make sure you are taking the correct prerequisite courses required by our program.

Would you like an application or more information?

Application forms, and Admissions Requirement Booklet and additional information about admission may be obtained by contacting:

UT Enrollment Services, UT Health Science Center
910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525
Memphis, TN 38163

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