Dental Hygiene

The program application is available on this web page only during the application window.

Application Checklist

Each item in the checklist must be completed to be considered as a Dental Hygiene Program Applicant. Incomplete or partial applications are not considered for admission.

• Apply to the Dental Hygiene program at PHSC via the Bobcat Application Portal during the published application window. For new students, please pay the $25 non-refundable general admission fee.

• Complete the residency requirements (as needed) for new or returning students for general admission and submit any other documents required to complete your general application.

• Pay the separate $25 non-refundable limited access Dental Hygiene application fee once assessed in the Bobcat Application Portal.

Upload into the Application Portal

• HESI Assessment Exam with a cumulative passing score of 70% or higher.
• Clear, enlarged copy of current driver’s license.

Order your official transcripts to be sent to PHSC

• Submit official high school transcript with graduation date indicating receipt of a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma, if not already submitted.
• Submit official transcripts from each U.S. College and university attended other than PHSC.
• Submit official scores from external agencies as appropriate for prerequisite courses (i.e. AP, CLEP, IB, etc.).

Please note: Transcripts are due at the time of application for this program.

Additional Requirements

• Confirm that any needed course substitutions or credit shortages have been approved by the application deadline date.
• Transfer credits: If the course prefix and number of an evaluated transfer course is not equivalent to PHSC’s course prefix and number (ex. transfer course does not indicate BSC 1085, 3 credits), then you will have to meet with an advisor to complete a course substitution and/or credit shortage.
• Minimum of 16 hours in observation, volunteer service, or work experience in dentistry as verified by a dentist or dental hygienist, completed within the last 2 years of the application date.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
• Complete the following prerequisite courses with a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher with at least a grade of “C” or higher (must be complete prior to applying for the program):
  • BSC 1085, Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
  • BSC 1085L, Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 credit)
  • BSC 1086, Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credits)
  • BSC 1086L, Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 credit)
  • MCB 2010, Microbiology (3 credits)
  • MCB 2010L, Microbiology Lab (1 credit)
  • CHM 1025, Introductory Chemistry (3 credits)
  • CHM 1025L, Introductory Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
  • PSY 1012, Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
  • SPC 2608, Intro Public Speaking (3 credits)
• Complete the Civic Literacy Pre-requisite and Requirement
  • Students will need to complete one of the following courses for graduation purposes, as well as a pre-requisite to the Dental Hygiene program:
    • AMH 2020, History of the United States II (3 credits)
    • POS 2041, American Federal Government (3 credits)