U Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
- Texas
- Graduate
- Online
- gsbs.uthscsa.edu
Program Contact
UT Health San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr., Mail Code 7904
Attn: Eboni Wilson
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
The UT San Antonio Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree prepares the graduate to assume positions of responsibility in education, educational leadership, public health, and industry beyond that of the baccalaureate graduate. The graduate degree also provides a foundation for doctoral-level study. The program is student-centered, individualized, and flexible. The faculty is committed to facilitating the development of creative thinking professionals who are competent to pursue careers in teaching, public/community health care, leadership, and research. Self-evaluation and self-direction are encouraged throughout the program. Students have the opportunity to share their experiences, work cooperatively with colleagues, and explore a variety of resources to reach their maximum potential as healthcare professionals.
The program is offered completely online with one required visit to the campus for orientation in July. First-year classes follow the Graduate School Schedule and begin in late August. Successful distance learning requires the discipline of students to allocate time for study that would occur in a classroom. It allows greater learner flexibility in the hours chosen to complete the 36-semester credit hour program.
Quote from a Graduate
“After completing my BSDH at UTHealth San Antonio, I chose this graduate program because I wanted to deepen my knowledge of dental hygiene, conduct top-tier educational research, and develop my pedagogical skills with guidance from highly qualified professors. The coursework was rigorous and relevant and the professors provided invaluable mentorship to me as new educator.”
Rebel Chapa, MSDH, BSDH, RDH
Fulltime Faculty/ First Year Clinic Coordinator at Tarrant County College
Class of 2017
Program Information
| Program Type | Graduate |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | Online |
| Degree Awarded | Masters |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 24-36 months |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Program Start Date | August 28, 2025 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 36 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | gsbs.uthscsa.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- MAT
Other Standardized Tests
Standardized testing is required and can be either the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) or the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT). There is no minimum grade required however, this information is helpful in the process of admission to the program.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Prerequisite Instructions
The applicant must have a bachelor's degree, graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States or Canada, and also hold an active license to practice in the United States or Canada.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
3 Letters of Recommendation are required.
Other Requirement Instructions
Please see our web-site for additional requirement instructions. A one day in-person orientation is required at the start of the program.