The Faculty of Dentistry offers a number of educational opportunities to qualified dental hygienists that provide advanced studies within the field of dentistry rather than necessitating a switch to other faculties or disciplines that may not recognize a dental hygiene background.
Students choose elective courses in accordance with their academic interests.
Some core and elective courses are available in distance education format . 4th year level academic work completed at other universities may be transferred to meet program requirements. Confirmation that courses are transferrable to UBC should be obtained from the Registrar s Office of the institution where the courses are offered. Recognize and reflect the needs of adult learners by providing access to advanced dental hygiene education in diverse, flexible learning environments. Foster the development of socially responsible health care professionals by providing educational opportunities that emphasize quality dental hygiene care for all members of society.