Master of Science in Dental Hygiene

A two year program that provides opportunities to conduct research in basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences and to serve the university, the profession, and the community. The University of Michigan Master's of Science in Dental Hygiene Program has the faculty, facilities, and curricular options dental hygienists need for next step in their career. As the role of the dental hygienist expands through changes in education, healthcare, and rapid advances in technology continue, it is critical to educate master's-prepared dental hygienists. The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene On-Campus Program immerses students in all of the resources and opportunities available at the University of Michigan. The on-campus option offers students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree through a hybrid of online and on-campus learning. Taking classes on campus enables students to individualize their degree programs through electives, and to take advantage of all the resources available at a leading research university, including a world-class teaching hospital. Courses are scheduled in a sequence to allow for completion of this 36-credit-hour program in a 24-month period. Full-time students will enroll in at least 9 credit hours during the fall and winter semesters over two academic years. A part-time option is also available. Transfer of credit from other graduate programs cannot be accommodated. The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Online Program offers students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree without having to relocate. The online program offers students flexibility, but still comprises the educational and experiential background needed to meet the challenge of today's advanced dental hygiene requirements. Courses are scheduled in a sequence to allow for completion of this 36-credit-hour program in a 24-month period. Students will enroll in two courses each semester earning 6 credit hours during each of the six contiguous semesters of the program. Transfer of credit from other graduate programs cannot be accommodated. Due to a national “state authorization” initiative, all colleges and universities offering online education to residents outside of their state must be authorized by each state in which students reside to take courses. Residents of some states may not eligible for our program. If you are not a Michigan resident