Last updated on September 6, 2023.

Old Dominion University College of Health Sciences

  • Virginia
  • Degree Completion
  • Online
  • odu.edu
Program Length
12-24 months
Application Deadline
July 1, 2024
Program Start
August 28, 2024

Program Contact

Amber Hunt, BSDH, MS, RDH Director of BSDH Post-Licensure Online Program

4608 Hampton Blvd., Health Sciences Building, Norfolk, Virginia 23529

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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 Length 12-24 months
Application Deadline July 1, 2024
Program Start Date August 28, 2024
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