Old Dominion University College of Health Sciences
- Virginia
- Degree Completion
- Online
- odu.edu
Program Contact
1019 W. 41st Street, Health Sciences 2 Building, Norfolk, Virginia 23508
The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) Post-Licensure Online Program is designed for students who have completed a certificate or associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and desire to continue their education toward a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. The program provides an opportunity for the licensed dental hygienist to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for expanded career opportunities in education, oral health promotion, research, community and public health, management, and marketing. This program also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies.
The BSDH Post-Licensure Online Program is available online or as a hybrid of online and on-campus courses. Rolling admissions are accepted from November 1-July 1. Students may start the program any semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer) once accepted into the program.
Program Information
| Program Type | Degree Completion |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | Online |
| Degree Awarded | Bachelor |
| Program Size | 100 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 12-24 months |
| Application Deadline | July 1, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | August 26, 2025 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 30 (at Old Dominion University); 120 total including transfer credits |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | odu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
2 letters of recommendation are required.
Other Requirement Instructions
Photocopy of current Registered Dental Hyginist (RDH) license and photocopy of National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) results are required.