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Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Tuition & Fees

25.57 Lakh
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Course Level

UG Diploma

Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
Fees

icon1st year tuition fees
Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Tuition & feesINR 25,57,475
iconOther expenses in 1st Year
Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Hostel & MealsINR 6,73,351
InsuranceINR 30,962
Info IconCalculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 62.93 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

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Diploma in Dental Hygiene
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
Application Process

Step one
Additional documents required
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  • Academic transcripts
  • English Language proficiency scores
  • Certified English translation of any documents issued in a language other than English
  • A copy of applicant's passport (photo page)
  • Submission of a Personal Profile
  • Once accepted into the program, students will be required to submit the following information by early August:

    • A completed Immunization Requirements Form is required. The Health Immunization form must be signed by the public health nurse.
    • Evidence of successfully completing a nationally recognized WHMIS course.
    • Evidence of current CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
    • Criminal Record Check. Fieldwork, practicums, or clinical practice will require a satisfactory criminal record check prior to placement. Criminal Record Checks are requested through VIU. The Registration Centre at VIU will contact prospective students by mail regarding the requirements for a Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Checks are processed through the Ministry according to the Criminal Records Review Act. A check completed through the RCMP is not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act.

Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
Rankings

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#1201

Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
Placements

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Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
Highlights

  • VIU’s two-year, full-time diploma program includes both academic study and clinical practice, and prepares students to work in dental clinics
  • The program provides education in the application of preventative and therapeutic methods of oral disease control and oral health promotion
  • The concepts of health education, professionalism, critical thinking, life-long learning, and community service are strongly encouraged in the program curriculum
  • Students have the opportunity to apply knowledge and gain practical experience in public dental clinics and dental health activities in the community
  • Upon successful completion of the program, students will be granted a diploma which makes them eligible to apply for registration and licensure with the College of Dental Hygienists of BC (as per their criteria) as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene
 at 
VIU 
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