The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.Sc. DH) program is a four year degree that prepares graduates for licensing as a Dental Hygienist in Qatar. The B.Sc. DH program is founded on academic requirements for accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). An integration of theory with extensive application in laboratory, simulation, and practice experiences, including training in the state-of-the-art on campus College of Health Sciences Dental Clinic, prepares graduates to assess oral health, advise patients on oral hygiene, and perform a range of preventative and restorative oral health interventions. The B.Sc. DH prepares graduates with foundational knowledge and skills to practice in public and private clinics and hospitals.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level 3 certification at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student placements.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as scrubs and lab coats are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
6. Students are required to purchase a Dental Hygiene Instrument kit (minimum cost 2500 QAR).
7. Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
2025-2026 Study Plan:
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
BIOL1030 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
BIOL1031 | Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
BIOL1110 | Anatomy & Physiology I | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
CHEM1040 | Applied Science | - | CHEM1041 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
CHEM1041 | Applied Science (Lab) | - | CHEM1040 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 1 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
BIOL1210 | Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL1110 & BIOL1111 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSDH1270 | Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene | BIOL1030 & BIOL1031 & BIOL1110 & CHEM1040 & CHEM1041 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 15 | 3 | |||
SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
BIOL1310 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | BIOL1210 + BIOL1211 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
Year 1 Total: | 37 | 33 | 12 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
HSHG2020 | Health & Wellness | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSDH2140 | Oral Histology & Embryology | BIOL1210 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
HSDH2120 | Head & Neck Anatomy | BIOL1210 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSDH2130 | Dental Anatomy | BIOL1210 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Semester 4 Total: | 14 | 13 | 6 | |||
SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
HSDH2250 | Introduction to Dental Hygiene | HSDH2130 & HSDH2140 & HSDH1270. HSDH2120 | HSCH2260 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
HSDH2260 | Dental Hygiene Instrumentation | HSDH2120 & HSDH2130 & HSDH2140 | HSDH2250 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
HSDH2240 | Periodontology I | HSDH2120 & HSDH2130 & HSDH2140 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSDH2210 | General Dentistry Introduction | HSDH2120 & HSDH2130 & HSDH2140 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSDH2280 | Radiology I | HSDH2120 & HSDH2130 & HSDH2140 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Semester 5 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
HSDH2350 | Fundamentals of Clinical Dental Hygiene | HSDH2240 & HSDH2250 & HSDH2260 | - | 4 | 2 | 6 |
HSDH2390 | Community Oral Health I | HSDH2250 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Semester 6 Total: | 6 | 4 | 6 | |||
Year 2 Total: | 35 | 29 | 21 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
HSDH3150 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | HSDH2350 | HSDH3160 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
HSDH3160 | Dental Hygiene Practice I | HSDH2350 | HSDH3150 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
HSDH3181 | Radiology II | HSDH2210 & HSDH2280 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
HSDH3100 | Oral Pathology | BIOL1310 & HSDH2240 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 7 Total: | 13 | 9 | 3 | |||
SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
HSDH3250 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | HSDH3100 & HSDH3150 & HSDH3160 | HSDH3260 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
HSDH3260 | Dental Hygiene Practice II | HSDH3100 & HSDH3150 & HSDH3160 | HSDH3250 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
HSDH3241 | Periodontology II | HSDH2240 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSDH3200 | Pharmacology & Pain Management | HSDH3150 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 8 Total: | 13 | 10 | 0 | |||
SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
HSDH3350 | Dental Hygiene Theory III | HSDH3200 & HSDH3250 & HSDH3260 | HSDH3360 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
HSDH3360 | Dental Hygiene Practice III | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Elective: select 1 of 4 | ||||||
ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 9 Total: | 7 | 5 | 0 | |||
Year 3 Total: | 33 | 24 | 3 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
HSDH3371 | Dental Hygiene Practice Management | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSDH4150 | Dental Hygiene Theory IV | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
HSDH4160 | Dental Hygiene Practice IV | - | - | 3 | 0 | 0 |
HSDH4190 | Community Oral Health II | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
HSHG4101 | Leadership & Change Management for Health Professionals | Min 60 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 10 Total: | 13 | 10 | 0 | |||
SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
HSDH4250 | Dental Hygiene Theory V | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
HSDH4260 | Dental Hygiene Practice V | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
HSDH4290 | Community Oral Health III | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
HSDH4340 | Periodontology III | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 11 Total: | 9 | 7 | 0 | |||
Year 4 Total: | 22 | 17 | 0 | |||
Program Total | 127 | 103 | 36 |
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.Sc. DH) program are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or post-graduate research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the B.Sc. DH degree program will have the essential knowledge and technical competencies required to enter Dental Hygiene practice, and a broader knowledge of the healthcare field and its systems. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, including but not limited to, the following:
- Clinical Dental Hygienist – Public Healthcare Centre
- Clinical Dental Hygienist – Private Sector
- Supervisor – Clinic or Hospital Setting
- Oral Public Health Worker
- Ministry of Public Health Employee
- Research Opportunities
- Sales Rep, Dental Clinic Equipment
- Marketing Sales, Dental Clinic Equipment
- Academic Teaching Assistant