Dental Hygiene Requirements
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- The Dental Hygiene program offered by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a baccalaureate program. Students completing prerequisite courses at The University of Memphis may enter the U of M as undecided or select one of our undergraduate majors.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to research each school and review recommended coursework in addition to verifying the prerequisites listed below. Application dates and deadlines may vary.
- Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the pre-professional advisor early in their academic career to discuss plans of study, student involvement, the application process to professional school, etc.
- Helpful Resources
| Courses | U of M Course | # of hours required by University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
| Anatomy & Physiology | BIOL 2010/2011 BIOL 2020/2021 |
8 |
| General Biology | BIOL 1110/1111 | 4 |
| Microbiology | BIOL 1230/1231 | 4 |
| General Chemistry | CHEM 1110/1111 CHEM 1120/1121 |
8 |
| English Composition | ENGL 1010 ENGL 1020 |
6 |
| English Literature | ENGL 2201 or ENGL 2202 | 3 |
| Communication | COMM 2381 | 3 |
| Nutrition | NUTR 2202 | 3 |
| College Algebra | Math 1710 or higher | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | CLAS 3021 or HMSE 2000 | 2 - 3 |
| Sociology | Any course | 3 |
| Psychology | Any course | 3 |
| Electives | See Advisor for options | 9 -10 hours needed to reach 60 total semester hours |