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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Dental Hygiene, BS
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Admissions: Competitive
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (55 in core + 61 in major + 1 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the Dental Hygiene program.
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- Good academic standing
Admission Requirements
- Fall admission only.
- Applications accepted September 1 - January 5.
- All Dental Hygiene Prerequisite Courses must be completed prior to submitting an application.
- Interview required.
- Completion of UHM General Education Core recommended.
Note: UHM Dental Hygiene faculty advisors will work with interested students to plan for timely completion of prerequisites. See the catalog for additional information important prior to application. If an applicant’s native language is not English or if they have not obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an English-speaking college, then the applicant must submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores with a minimum score of 600. Requirements for UHM Students
Requirements for Transfer Students who have completed an Associate Degree or Certificate in DH
- Min. 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Min. 3.0 GPA in Dental Hygiene courses.
- Passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.
- Completion of courses equivalent to: DH 361 , DH 370 , DH 389 , and DH 390 /DH 391
- Certification in the administration of intra-oral anesthesia (including regional blocks).
- Subject to space availability.
Dental Hygiene Prerequisite Courses (31 credits)
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Dental Hygiene
- Admission: Complete all requirements listed as Dental Hygiene prerequisite courses prior to submitting an application.
- Application period: September 1 - January 5
- Min. credits: 67 (53 with all related requirements)
- Min. 2.0 cumulative GPA in the major required for retention in the program
Dental Hygiene Additional Required Courses (9 credits)
Dental Hygiene Core Courses (69 credits)
Fall Semester (10 credits)
Spring Semester (13 credits)
Fall Semester (13 credits)
Spring Semester (13 credits)
Fall Semester (12 credits)
Spring Semester (6 credits)
Dental Hygiene Optional Course
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 120
Notes: **Statistics (MATH 115, PSY 225 , SOCS 225 , or NREM 310 ). Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
W, E, and O designations are integrated into the DH courses; students may fulfill the H requirement through elective courses.
Applications accepted September 1-January 5. All Dental Hygiene prerequisite courses must be completed prior to submitting an application. |
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