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Dental Hygiene

University of Saskatchewan · Saskatoon · College of Dentistry Clinic Building

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Deadlines

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  • Fall application

    September 2027 entry · High-school applicants. Saskatchewan courses or approved equivalents.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
June 30High school course completion for fall-term entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • June 30
  • Verbatim: "To begin studies in the fall term, all courses must have been completed by June 30."
  • USask does not publish a central dated deadline table, application and document deadlines are shown per program via a requirements lookup
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April 30University-level course completion for fall-term entry to direct-entry programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • April 30
  • Verbatim: "To begin studies in direct-entry programs in the fall term, university-level courses must be completed by April 30."
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By the deadline given in your offer letterInternational tuition deposit on accepting an offerRecurring annual · Every year
  • By the deadline given in your offer letter
  • Verbatim: "most international students are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000 CAD when accepting their offer of admission."
  • Applies to Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing and Edwards School of Business
  • other programs may also require one
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ELA A30 or B30English Language Arts
  • Biology 30Biology
  • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30One approved mathematics course
  • Chemistry 30Chemistry
  • Approved Grade 12 electiveA Grade 12 social science, humanities, natural science or fine or performing arts course
  • Grade 12 standing with at least 75% across the prerequisite subjects.
  • Check the residency and eligibility rules for your applicant pool.
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Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

High-school entry

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  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through USask admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3School and postsecondary academic records
    • Check your application's supplemental-item list. Saskatchewan students share ministry transcripts directly through MyCreds. Other school applicants upload current marks, then arrange final official records from the issuer. Postsecondary applicants upload recent records and arrange final official transcripts directly or through MyCreds; professional programs have separate instructions.
    Saskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructionsSaskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Official AP or IB results, if applicable
    • IB applicants upload predicted results, then request official final results from the IB organization. After AP exams, arrange direct submission from the College Board.
    Saskatchewan IB and AP document requirementsSaskatchewan IB and AP document requirements
  5. Step 5English proficiency evidence, when requested
    • If a standardized test is required, arrange for results to come directly from the testing centre.
    Saskatchewan English proficiency document instructionsSaskatchewan English proficiency document instructions
  6. Step 6Most programs: minimum $120 application fee
    • The non-refundable fee is in CAD. Check your program page for its exact fee.
    Saskatchewan undergraduate application feesSaskatchewan undergraduate application fees
  7. Step 7Use the separate College of Dentistry application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8Submit official transcripts and any proof your applicant category requires.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  9. Step 9Attend the selection interview if invited.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Academic average and a shortlisted interview. The published weights are 60% academic and 40% interview.

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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 104 credit units.
  • Complete supervised clinical work in the Saskatoon College of Dentistry clinic.
ReferencesUSask Academic Catalogue · Dental Hygiene
Required courses and electives
  • Pass each year’s required courses before advancing.
ReferencesUSask Academic Catalogue · Dental Hygiene

Program facts

Academic minimum75% minimum
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Work experienceSupervised dental hygiene clinic practice
USask Academic Catalogue · Dental HygieneCheck work experience options

Courses

Year 1 · Term 18 listed
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Year 1 · Term 28 listed
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Year 2 · Term 15 listed
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Year 2 · Term 25 listed
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Year 3 · Term 15 listed
USask Academic Catalogue · Dental Hygiene
Year 3 · Term 25 listed
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Study locations
Teaching locations
Saskatoon · College of Dentistry Clinic BuildingUSask Dental Hygiene admissions

Careers

Career examples

  • Dental hygienist
Scope and qualifications

Published USask programme career examples.

Costs

Dental Hygiene · First year

First-year estimate

2026–27 · Saskatoon · First year · CAD

Saskatchewan example · Choose your category

Tuition, student fees and equipment$39,842.66
Books and supplies$1,500
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotal$41,342.66

The University’s first-year estimate includes equipment rental. Its Saskatchewan rate uses the published residency criteria.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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