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Dental Hygiene
MSC09 5020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-4513
Fax: (505) 272-5584
Division of Dental Hygiene
Master of Science
Admissions Requirements
Formal admission to the office of graduate studies at the University of
New Mexico is an initial requirement for admission the Master of Science
Degree Program in Dental Hygiene. Applications for graduate admission
are available from the Division of Dental Hygiene, University of New
Mexico. The Division of Dental Hygiene will recommend acceptance into
the program; however, final determination of admittance will be offered
by the UNM Office of Graduate Studies. The following documents must be
submitted to the Division of Dental Hygiene for admittance to the
program:
- Application to Office of Graduate Studies.
- Photocopy of National Dental Hygiene Board Examination results.
- Proof of a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a related field and in the latter case, have completed an accredited certificate or associate degree program in dental hygiene. Proof should be provided by official college transcripts.
- Evidence of an undergraduate overall quality point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Three letters of recommendations
- Interview with Admissions Committee
Deadline: Both applications are due no later than January
31 for priority admission status or April 15 for general
admission. Admission is for the fall semester. Those applicants who are
provisionally selected will be notified in May. All applicants will be
notified of their admission status. Selection will be given to qualified
persons regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age,
qualified disability or military involvement. Equal opportunity for
admission is given to all qualified applicants.
(Download -- Master of
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To apply to the University of New Mexico, contact:
The University of New Mexico
Office of Graduate Studies
Humanities Building, Suite Room 107
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Tel: 505-277-2711
For further information and to submit a dental hygiene Master of Science
in Dental Hygiene Degree in Program application, contact:
The University of New Mexico
Division of Dental Hygiene
Attn: Christine Nathe, RDH, MS
2320 Tucker NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1391
Tel: 505-272-8147
Fax: 505-272-5584
E-mail: cnathe@salud.unm.edu
A $50 application fee made out to the Division of Dental Hygiene is
required with the completed application. Only a check or money order
is accepted.