Columbia Basin College School of Health Sciences
- Washington
- Entry Level
- Hybrid
- columbiabasin.edu
Program Contact
Mailing adresss:
2600 N 20th Ave., MS-MSC4
Pasco, WA 99301
Location address:
940 Northgate Dr.
Richland WA, 99352
We are excited that you are considering Columbia Basin College (CBC) to help you achieve your educational goals. This link will give you more information about the CBC Dental Hygiene Program.
We kindly remind all prospective applicants that while the deadline for applications is February 28th, it is essential to consider the time it takes for your transcripts to arrive. Transcripts that are received late can hinder the completion of your application. We strongly advise that you request your transcripts well in advance to ensure they reach DHCAS before the February 28th, deadline.
Program Information
| Program Type | Entry Level |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | Hybrid |
| Degree Awarded | Bachelor |
| Program Size | 24 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | September 15, 2025 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 183 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | columbiabasin.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TEAS
Other Standardized Tests
CBC's Assessment Center will provide CBC students taking the TEAS remote and in need of a computer and/or a quiet space to test access to a lab on campus by appointment. Students requesting this service should contact us prior to securing an appointment with ATI to ensure availability. Availability may be limited.
CBC's Academic Success Center will resume private room reservations for students needing stable internet access.
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Prerequisite Instructions
All courses listed must be completed with a 2.0 GPA or higher for each course. The science courses listed must be completed within the past seven years. A cumulative GPA of 2.6 must be achieved for all required courses.
Students can opt to retake a prerequisite course to attain a better grade. Nonetheless, only the improved grades from two retakes will be factored into admission points.
General Education courses include:
• ENGL& 101 English Composition OR ENGL&235
• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats
• SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology
• PSYC& 100 General Psychology
• PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology OR PSYC 201 Social Psychology
• NUTR& 101 Nutrition
AND
Select 10 credits from the following:
• CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication
Studies
• CMST& 220 Public Speaking
• CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication
• CMST 260 Multicultural Communication
Science Courses include:
• BIOL& 241 Human A&P 1 w/Lab
• BIOL& 242 Human A&P 2 w/Lab
• BIOL& 260 Microbiology w/Lab
AND
Select 5 credits from the following:
• CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry w/Lab OR
• CHEM& 140 Gen. Chemistry Prep w/Lab OR
• CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I w/Lab
AND
Select 5 credits from the following:
• CHEM& 122 Intro to Organic Chemistry w/Lab OR
• CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic Chemistry w/Lab
Courses bearing different numbers than those specified above will not be directly considered as replacements. Please email transcripts@columbiabasin.edu to consult about course equivalency.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Letters of recommendation are not included in the program application.
Additional Information
The Dental Hygiene Program clinic and instruction operates from Monday to Friday, with varying hours between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
At the CBC Dental Hygiene Program, our clinic serves both new and longstanding patients, offering a dynamic environment for hands-on experience. However, it is essential to understand that graduating requires fulfilling specific patient requirements and clinical assessments. Consequently, students are in charge of their schedules, including booking appointments and communicating with patients. While the program provides a foundational patient pool, students must be proactive in managing their patient interactions; the dental hygiene program does not solely oversee student patient scheduling.