Programme in Dental Hygiene
180 ECTS credits
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General admission requirements and Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1 + 1a2, Science 2 or Physics 1, Chemistry 1, Biology 1
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Oral Health - Theories, Profession and Science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Anatomy, physiology, and medical microbiology for dental hygienists (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Preclinical studies for the dental hygienist, theory and method (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Science theory and methods, basic course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Health psychology and communication (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Oral Health Prevention - Clinical Studies I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
22.5
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Public Health and Oral Health Promotion (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Oral and General Health - Theory and Clinical Studies II (Obligatory) | 22.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Children, adolescents and young adults - health promotion, prevention and treatment within the dental hygienist´s profession (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Conversation methodology and treatment for oral health-related behaviour change (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Scientific methods, analyses and project planning (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Oral health prevention and treatment for different ages - clinical studies III (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Ageing in theory and practice and with a focus on oral health (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Degree project in oral health (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Oral health in a community perspective (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Oral health, complex treatment needs and vulnerable groups - clinical studies IV (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
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