 Applicants
Educated in CanadaCandidates educated in British Columbia
must have completed at least a total of 30 first-year university credits
or an equivalent to the following subjects. Applicants from other provinces also
require the equivalent transferable credits.
- Chemistry or equivalent (6 credits)
**
- Human Anatomy & Physiology or
equivalent (6
credits)
- Psychology or equivalents (6 credits) **
- English or equivalent (6 credits)
**
- Statistics or equivalents (3 credits) **
- Elective Courses (3 credits)
** If a student has been
exempt from the first half of any one of these courses due to the
equivalent courses taken in high school, the student's prerequisite status will be considered on an
individual basis.
If you do not have some or all of the courses
mentioned, please contact one of our admissions coordinators to assist you in
completing them. Our admissions department can be reached at 1-800-457-3189.
Applicants
Educated Outside of Canada
Candidates who have graduated from a post-secondary
institution in a foreign country are required to have their diplomas evaluated
on a course-by-course basis by International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) to determine if their education and courses
taken are equivalent to the above requirements.
ICES telephone: (604) 432-8800
ICES Website http://www.bcit.ca/ices
ICES must provide a supplemental evaluation and comprehensive report for our
evaluationThe applicants are responsible to pay all applicable fees
associated with the services provided by the ICES.
Applicants must arrange to have copies of the evaluation forwarded directly to
the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene directly from the ICES by the required
deadline.
The Dental Hygiene program is taught in English. The candidate must have a
fluent understanding of English as no special consideration will be given to
students that have difficulty in communicating in English
English Proficiency - English is the
language in which the dental hygiene program is taught at the Vancouver
College of Dental Hygiene.
It is imperative that the
student has a strong grasp of the English language, both verbal and written
in order to complete the dental hygiene program.
The National Dental Hygiene
Certification Examination is offered in both official languages; English and
French. A graduate must sit the certification examination and pass in order
to obtain the National Dental Hygiene Board Certificate as a requirement to
practice as a Dental Hygienist in British Columbia.
Selection
Process
If the dental hygiene program is
oversubscribed then applicants will be accepted according to the following
priorities:
- Permanent residents of British
Columbia
- Permanent residents of other
provinces and territories in Canada
- Applicants from other countries
A comprehensive selection process will be used and admission will be granted to
those candidates that rank highest in the selection process.
Successful applicants will be selected for one of
the 52 available seats and/or one of the places on the waiting list.
1. Academic performance in Secondary school
and/or University/ Community College
2. Mandatory Pre-admission Test Results
3. Mandatory Pre-admission Screening
4. Other factors deemed relevant by the Dean and
Admissions Committee
Note:
Preference will be give to candidates that have taken a dental assisting program
and have practical experience in a dental office environment. Candidates will be
notified if they have been selected for an interview, and the interview will be
arranged by the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene. Only candidates that have
been offered an interview will be considered for admission. After the interview
the candidates will be notified as to one of the 3 status options mentioned
below:
1.
Conditionally Accepted
Status
2.
Waiting List
Status
3.
Not Accepted
Status
Final acceptance is
dependant on the candidate providing proof of the requirements below .It is
suggested although not required that the applicant have these documents
submitted along with the initial application.
- Proof of immunization status for
Hepatitis B & physician's interpretation of results
- Results of mandatory TB testing &
physician's interpretation of results
- A completed Medical Health Form
- Confirmation from a practicing
dental hygienist that the applicant has spent at least two days observing the
dental hygienist in his/her practice setting
- A letter from a dentist confirming
good current dental health
- A current clear criminal record
check (CPIC) *
- Proof of current First Aid
Certification and current C.P.R. certification **
* Registration with the College of Dental
Hygienists of British Columbia (CDHBC) is mandatory to practice as a dental
hygienist in British Columbia. A history of criminal offences or charges of
professional misconduct is another jurisdiction or another profession may
interfere with your ability to become registered in British Columbia. It is
strongly recommended that clarification be seeked with the CDHBC before applying
to this dental hygiene program should either situation apply to you.
** Basic Rescuer in
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). First Aid certification and CPR
certification must be kept current at all times while a student is registered at
the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene.
Applicants who do not meet published deadlines
for submission of all required documents may have their conditional acceptance
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