Pre-Dental Hygiene
This curriculum is designed to meet the admission requirements of the School of Health-Related Professions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. All programs at the Medical Center are upper-division. Students must complete all admission requirements before transferring. All programs at the Medical Center have a limited class size with competitive admissions. Students should start the application process early in their sophomore year. Students should consult the most recent Medical Center catalog when planning their schedule. Students must have a minimum of 57 transferable hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. A minimum grade of C is required on each course to be transferred. Students must also complete 8 hours of observation of a licensed or registered dental hygienist in a clinical environment. The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.
Health Sciences Pathway
Health Sciences Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- General Chemistry I CHE 1214
- General Biology I BIO 1134
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
Total 17 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- General Psychology PSY 1513
- General Chemistry II CHE 1224
- Nutrition BIO 1613
- Medical Terminology for Health Professions BIO 1813
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2514
- Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
- Humanities Elective (3)
- Fine Arts Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2524
- Microbiology BIO 2924
- Humanities Elective (3)
- Child Psychology EPY/PSY 2513 OR Adolescent Psychology EPY/PSY 2523 OR Human Growth & Development EPY/PSY 2533
Total 14 Hours
Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.
Students must have a minimum of 57 transferable hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. A minimum grade of C is required on each course to be transferred. Students must also complete 8 hours of observation of a licensed or registered dental hygienist in a clinical environment.
Students must have a minimum of 57 transferable hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. A minimum grade of C is required on each course to be transferred. Students must also complete 8 hours of observation of a licensed or registered dental hygienist in a clinical environment.
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.
