Admission Requirements

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Completed University of Bridgeport application
• Transcripts from any colleges/universities attended
• Proof of high school completion or its equivalent
• Personal Statement of 500 words

Bachelor's Dental Hygiene Classes

Your academic portfolio will be evaluated individually to see how your previously earned credits can be applied and transferred to the online Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program. An academic advisor from UB’s Fones School of Dental Hygiene will work with you to define a program plan that ensures your success. The University of Bridgeport accepts 60-90 approved transfer credits towards this program. In total, 121 credits must be accrued, with a minimum of 31 credits completed at UB, in order for a degree to be granted.

Dental Hygiene Core (19 Credits)

DHYG 301	Dental Hygiene Practice Management
DHYG 302	Instructional Strategies for the Health Professional
DHYG 303	Advanced Clinical Concepts
DHYG 304	Dental Hygiene Internship
DHYG 305	Dental Hygiene Research
DHYG 315	Statistical Reasoning

General Education Requirements

Most of our students will complete 19 credits in dental hygiene core courses, 18 credits in general education core, and 9 credits of electives. Your program will be unique based upon your transfer credits. General education course requirements and elective course details can be found in the UB Catalog.