Degree Programs

This degree can be completed along a "typical" four-year college curriculum. This degree is an excellent opportunity to secure your position in the future. The BSDH Dental Hygiene curriculum is a four-year dental hygiene program that allows the student to obtain a BS degree while also receiving dental hygiene education.

This curriculum is offered full-time on campus or hybrid in the last year. The first-year curriculum includes courses in general education, basic sciences, and clinical sciences. The second and third years include dental hygiene theory, with a clinical component. The fourth year includes classes in advanced dental hygiene theory, with additional core education requirements to complete the necessary degree credits. Students can begin their studies in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters. 

• Please review the BSDH Dental Hygiene Concentration curriculum (PDF).

This curriculum is for a dental hygienist who has completed an associate degree in dental hygiene from an accredited dental hygiene program and wishes to complete a BS degree. A student who completed an initial degree in dental hygiene at another institution may transfer up to 96 credits with a grade of "C" or better. At least 32 credits must be taken through NYU. Students who completed 78 credits for the Associate in Applied Science degree at NYU’s Dental Hygiene program must complete 128 total credits for the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Students can begin their studies in Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters. Most classes are offered online, with 100% online possible programming, and can be completed full-time or part-time.

• Please review the BSDH Dental Hygiene Degree Completion curriculum (PDF).

Students must complete all NYU Dentistry Dental Hygiene Program core courses for degree eligibility. These may include courses not required for the candidate's AAS degree but necessary for the NYU Dentistry Dental Hygiene Program.

For out-of-state residents who will not be taking the New York State Pain Management course through the Dental Hygiene Program at NYU Dentistry, students must submit official completion of certification of local anesthesia/nitrous oxide training. This must be in the form of an official state continuing education certificate showing successful completion of the individual state-mandated course. Continuing education credits do not count as transfer credits. Students must still have earned a total of 128 credits for degree conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from NYU Dentistry.

This BSDH Dental Science Concentration curriculum is specifically designed to meet the core dental hygiene curriculum while incorporating the prerequisite courses required for application to dental schools. This degree can also add valuable course content for application to other health-related professions such as pharmacy, health sciences, or research. The graduate qualifies for licensure as a dental hygienist while also completing coursework towards other degrees after the BS degree.

• Please review the BSDH Dental Science curriculum (PDF)

For incoming students with possible transfer credits, the BS degree may be completed in a shorter period. All BS curriculum options will be discussed at the time of the applicant’s information-sharing session/interview with an admissions counselor once official transcripts are reviewed. Please review our transfer credit policies.

• Please review the BSDH Dental Hygiene curriculum Sample (PDF), BSDH Dental Science curriculum Sample (PDF)

NYU Dentistry offers an accelerated degree within its dental hygiene program for advanced students, creating a path for dentists with international dental degrees who want to pursue careers in dental hygiene. Students will earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in dental hygiene in the 12-month program.

• Important: Please review the AAS Advanced Standing Admissions Requirements.
• Contact the admissions officer (cwarren@nyu.edu) for further information.
• Please review the AAS Advanced Standing curriculum (PDF)

NYU Dentistry offers an accelerated, continuous, 17-month, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in dental hygiene.

The Fast-Track AAS degree program, the first of its kind in New York State, is designed specifically to enable highly motivated students to gain access to the same innovative, high quality education as that offered by the traditional two-to-three year course of study, but in a more concentrated period. The course of study commences in January and runs continuously, including summer courses, through the following May.

Please review the AAS Fast Track curriculum (PDF).

The two-year curriculum plan is the most traditional of the AAS degree program. It is also the most condensed of the plans with semesters averaging 18-20+ credits (full-time status at NYU is 12-20 credits). Students navigate through the 78-credit program over two academic years of study. Some students may have courses that are eligible for transfer, which could lessen the student’s academic load; however, due to course sequencing, this track still requires a two-year commitment.

Please review the AAS Two-Year curriculum (PDF).

The three-year extends the full-time two year Associate curriculum, allowing students to complete the required 78 credit program through a less intense full-time credit load. Semesters average 12-15 credits. Some students may have courses eligible for transfer, which could lessen the student’s academic load; however, due to course sequencing, this track requires three years for degree completion. This offers the flexibility that many students need to balance life/ work responsibilities during the week.

Please review the AAS Three-Year curriculum (PDF).