Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Doha, Qatar
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
QAR 975 / per credit *
Application deadline
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (BAScDH) is a four-year applied degree, which prepares graduates to join the healthcare workforce as entry-level Dental Hygiene. The program pathways include a 4-year direct entry route including year 1 as a common year for all health science programs, as well as a temporary degree completion program ("bridging") for previous diploma graduates. Returning students can choose between a full-time or a part-time study. The BAScDH degree program provides students with the essential knowledge and technical competencies required to enter DH practice and a broader knowledge of the healthcare field and its systems.
Admission Requirements
High School or Academic Requirement:
- High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, and successful completion of final year Chemistry and Biology with a minimum score of 60%; OR
- High school graduation certificate approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education plus the following:
- English Language with a minimum grade of 60%
- Academic Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60% or Advanced Mathematics with a minimum grade of 50%
- Biology with a minimum grade of 60%
- Chemistry with a minimum grade of 60% OR
- Three-year Dental Hygiene Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent.
English Language Requirement:
- The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department; OR
- A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
- Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Mathematics Requirement:
- A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
- A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480; OR
- Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Additional Admission Criteria:
- Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.
Program Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Health Sciences Chemistry
- Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab)
- English Communication I
- Applied & Experiential Learning
- Algebra & Trigonometry
Semester 2
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- English Communication II
- Health Sciences Physics
- Health Sciences Physics (Lab)
- Introduction to Sociology
- Science & the Environment
Semester 3
- Health Care Professions
- Introduction to Pathophysiology
- Introductory Psychology
- Qatar History & Society
Year 2
Semester 1
- Health & Wellness
- Microbiology
- Head & Neck Anatomy, Histology & Embryology
- Dental Anatomy
- Biochemistry for Health Care
Semester 2
- Introduction to Dental Hygiene
- Dental Hygiene Instrumentation
- Periodontology I
- Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene
- Radiology I
Semester 3
- Fundamentals of Clinical Dental Hygiene
- Community Oral Health
Year 3
Semester 1
- Clinical Theory I
- Clinical Practice I
- Radiology II
- Oral Pathology
- General Dentistry Introduction
Semester 2
- Clinical Theory II
- Clinical Practice II
- Periodontology II
- Research & Statistics
- Pharmacology & Pain Management
Semester 3
- Clinical Theory III
- Clinical Practice III
- Dental Hygiene Practice Management
Year 4
Semester 1
- Clinical Theory IV
- Clinical Practice IV
- Health Sciences Research I
Semester 2
- Health Sciences Research II
- Clinical Theory V
- Clinical Practice V
Semester 3
- Leadership in Health Care
- Quality in Health Care
- Health Sciences Research III