Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science

Program at a glance

Credential

Degree

Work experience

None

Delivery

Blended

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Health Sciences

Length

1 year

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One-year BScDH degree completion program

Upgrade your Dental Hygiene Diploma to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BScDH). With the equivalent of one year of study, you can become a Dental Hygiene Practitioner (DHP) and be licensed to own/operate a private dental hygiene business.

CDA students working within the Dental lab

Dental Hygiene Practitioners (DHP) can provide dental care to people in unique ways, such as mobile dental vans in rural and remote areas.

Camosun’s BScDH program gives you the knowledge to succeed in the growing field of oral health care. This program is ideal if you are interested in a leadership role or owning/operating a private dental hygiene business.

A solid foundation in business practices. You'll be prepared for business ownership as a dental hygiene practitioner (DHP).
Diversity, inclusion, and respect in oral health care. Learn to provide culturally inclusive, safe and respectful oral health care, and to consider Indigenous and traditional ways of knowing and being
Develop your advocacy skills. Learn to navigate public policy and advocate for access to dental hygiene services.

Study at Camosun

Proven record of success. For over 35 years Camosun has been a leader in dental hygiene education. Students score well above average and average. In recent years, students have had a 100 percent pass rate for the national dental hygiene board exams.
Flexible online study options. Study full-time over one year (see note below), or part-time for up to five years.
Please note: not all required Dental Hygiene (DHYG) courses will be offered in the fall 2025 and winter 2026 semesters. Students starting in fall 2025 will complete the program in a minimum of four terms, which will include part-time study. The program will be available to complete full-time starting fall 2026.

Career paths

Dental hygiene practice owner
Mobile dental van owner and operator
Dental educator or researcher
Public health professional, educator or administrator
Health advocate

Indigenous priority admissions

For a limited time each year, Camosun offers 12.5 percent priority seating for qualified Indigenous students in all Health and Human Services programs.

Apply for an Indigenous priority seat.

What you'll learn

This completion program follows a three-year dental hygiene diploma. Core classes are taught online. Elective classes may be taught face-to-face, online or in a blended format depending on your selection.

Please note: not all required Dental Hygiene (DHYG) courses will be offered in the fall 2025 and winter 2026 semesters. Students starting in fall 2025 will complete the program in a minimum of four terms, which will include part-time study. The program will be available to complete full-time starting fall 2026.

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.

Program outline

Courses

Year 4

Term 1

All of:

DHYG 410 - Critical research analysis (Fall 2025)
DHYG 411 - Principles and practices of dental hygiene business 1 (Fall 2026)
DHYG 423 - Health policy and advocacy (Fall 2026)
Two electives 100-level or higher

Term 2

All of:

DHYG 421 - Principles and practices of dental hygiene business 2 (Fall 2026)
DHYG 424 - Current and emerging issues in dental hygiene (Fall 2025)
Three electives 100-level or higher

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DHYG program handbooks

Find current student information in the School of Health and Human Services and DHYG program handbooks.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Dental Hygiene, BScDH

$11,056 (domestic)
$31,020 (international, full time)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Application deadline

Next intake: Fall 2025
Application period: Oct 15, 2024 – Feb 15, 2025
Document deadline: March 1, 2025

Admission requirements

One of:

Completion of a two-year Dental Hygiene diploma and thirty (30) 100 level or higher credits from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Completion of a three-year Dental Hygiene diploma

All of:

A National Dental Hygiene Certification Board Exam Certificate
Submission of a Personal Profile

Admissions process

Admission to the BSc in Dental Hygiene is a competitive entry program. The program ranks students according to overall Dental Hygiene diploma GPA and score on the personal profile.

Applications are evaluated in two phases. Applicants will first be evaluated on their Dental Hygiene diploma GPA after which applicants with the highest Dental Hygiene diploma GPA are invited to submit their personal profile. Specific instructions and criteria for the personal profile are communicated at that time.

Applicants with the highest combined GPA and personal profile score are offered seats in the program.