NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: University of Michigan - Main Campus
Program: Dental Hygiene B.S.
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry provides a Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene, designed to offer students an expanded education resulting in increased career opportunities after graduation. The program consists of 30 credits of college credits which can be completed at NMC. Upon admission into the program the dental hygiene program is three years. The bachelor's degree also prepares students who wish to go on to dental school. The hygienist with a bachelor's degree holds the same license to practice in a dental office as the associate degree hygienist.
Admission Criteria
- GPA - Minimum of 2.5 to be considered.
- Credits Required - 30 transferrable credits are required for admission.
- Students should apply by February 1st of the year acceptance is desired. Admission is for Fall only.
- Grades - Grades must be 2.0 or above to be considered for transfer. However the average GPA of incoming students is 3.4.
- Students who have an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from accredited schools and who are licensed to practice under state law (MI or any other state) may want to consider the Degree Completion Program.
- E-mail: hygiene.info@umich.edu for more information.
- For more information on the Dental Hygiene degree or admission process, please visit their website.
Basic Requirements
Because of the specific nature of this program, it is recommended that students transfer immediately after completing the 30 credits necessary for admission.
Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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Communications |
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ENG 111 |
English Composition |
4 |
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COM 111 |
Public Speaking |
4 |
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Social Science |
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PSY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Natural Science |
|
|
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CHM 150 |
General Chemistry I |
5 |
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CHM 151 |
General Chemistry II |
5 |
Recommended Electives towards the 30 required credits in Liberal Arts:
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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Communications |
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ENG 112 |
English Composition |
4 |
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Natural Science |
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|
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BIO 106 |
Human Biology |
4 |
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BIO 227 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
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BIO 228 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
BIO 208 |
Microbiology |
4 |
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BIO 268 |
Biochemistry |
3 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Fall 2015