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| School | Medicine Hat College | | |
| Location | Medicine Hat, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 2,999
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| Degree | Bachelor | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants are required to have ELA 30-1, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1, and one additional 30-level academic subject. | | |
| Cost |
Cost is for the 2018-19 academic year and includes tuition and other fees for Year 1. | | |
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| Description | Dental hygienists have strong employment and earning opportunities throughout Canada, and the field is expected to continue growing over the next decade. Focusing on preventative care, dental hygienists play an important role in the health care field. They perform tasks such as dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, administering x-rays, and much more.
You are able to begin your studies in dental hygiene at Medicine Hat College and then apply to transfer to the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry to complete your bachelor degree. Please note that beginning in Fall 2017, the University of Alberta will admit the first cohort of students into the degree-only program. The diploma program will no longer be offered after Fall 2016. Applicants will need to apply to the Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene Specialization) degree program. | | |
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