Dental Hygiene: Entry Level, Bachelor of Science
Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science | School of Dentistry (uthscsa.edu)
Program at a glance
This program is a part of the Department of Periodontics.
Requirements
- 2.7 overall GPA
- Completion of all dental school prerequisite courses with at least a grade of C (2.7 GPA)
- International applicants: TOEFL minimum score 560 (paper), 220 (computer-based), 68 (Internet-based)
- Application Process Begins October 29
Application Deadlines
- December 31
Tuition & Fees
Learn more about total cost of attendance. Data subject to change.
Contact Information
Beatriz Hicks, Clinical Associate Professor
Pediatric Dentistry Certificate
Program at a glance
Homepage: Pediatric Dentistry Certificate | School of Dentistry (uthscsa.edu)
This program is part of the Department of Developmental Dentistry
The Pediatric Dentistry Certificate program offers the advanced student a balanced curriculum in both didactic and clinical areas.
All application materials should be submitted through ADEA PASS.
We emphasize hospital dentistry, conscious sedation, interceptive orthodontics, and special patient care. The university pediatric dentistry program is administered by the Department of Developmental Dentistry. It is approved and accredited by the American Dental Association Council of Dental Education. Upon successful completion of all dental school requirements, you will be awarded a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Our graduates meet the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
This 24-month pediatric dentistry residency program offers two locations: San Antonio or Laredo. Our Laredo pediatric dental residents live and work in Laredo, and they participate in classroom activities by teleconference as a distant-training site.
Laredo Physician Assistant Extension Program
The mission of the UT Health San Antonio PA studies program at The University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo is to prepare outstanding physician assistants from Laredo, the surrounding area and others who desire to live in the greater Laredo area, enhance the health care workforce and serve the citizens of Laredo and Webb County. Our students will make lives better by improving the health care, health outcomes and the well-being of patients and their families through education, practice, service and research.
Program at a glance
Homepage: Laredo Physician Assistant Extension Program | UT Health San Antonio (uthscsa.edu)
This program is a part of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Complete program prerequisites by application deadline
- Overall GPA 3.0
- Overall Science GPA 3.0
- Health care experience, observation, shadowing and community service hours strongly recommended
Application Deadlines
- September 1
Tuition & Fees
Learn more about tuition costs and fees
Contact Information
Cindy Villarreal, Academic Programs Coordinator
