The dental hygiene education curriculum is a postsecondary scientifically-oriented program which is rigorous and intensive. Because enrollment is limited by facility capacity, special program admissions criteria and procedures are necessary to ensure that students are selected that have the potential for successfully completing the program.

Relative competitiveness of the application pool is determined by the academic requirements.  Additional elements considered include:

   The individual evaluations by the committee are tabulated and a composite evaluation prepared for presentation to the entire committee.  The selection of the entering class is based upon the total evaluation conducted by the Admissions Committee incorporating all of the criteria listed.

   A personal interview is required.  The committee will request interviews with identified candidates.

   Legal residents of the State of Texas will be given preference in the selection of an entering class.

   The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston reserves the right to make revisions in curriculum and requirements of all programs. Tuition and fees are subject to change according to the State Legislature and/or Board of Regents.

   The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston does not discriminate on the basis of color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability in its policies, programs, or procedures.