Specific admission requirements vary per dental hygiene program. You should consult with schools of interest to determine their specific admission requirements. A list of generally accepted prerequisite courses for the University of Nebraska Medical Center's (UNMC) Dental Hygiene Program, with specific UNL courses that fulfill each requirement, is available by downloading the program checklist above.

Suggested academic preparation:

• 2 years of undergraduate course work- Generally, students take two years of prerequisite coursework at UNL, apply to dental hygiene programs, and complete the second two years of the Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene at an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Competitive academic record- Students should earn strong grades in all specific prerequisite courses for dental hygiene school.
• No UNL major required- Students will earn their degree from the dental hygiene program.

We recommend you meet with an Explore Center advisor once a semester to ensure you are progressing with the correct academic coursework.