Diploma in Dental Hygiene
University of Otago
Subject area
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Qualification
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Entry requirements
New Zealand University entrance qualification including Biology to NCEA level 2; or equivalent
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This programme trains a dental auxiliary with the base of knowledge and clinical skills which are required to provide the full range of dental hygienist duties.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Health at this level can earn:
$32,000
Median earnings one year after study
$36,000
Median earnings two years after study
$41,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
60%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
University of Otago New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Otago - Scholarships Administrator
Website:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/
Value:
Between $2,500 and $5,000 (dependent on the level of academic achievement at school)
Chris Burks Memorial Bursary
Provided by:
University of Otago - Scholarships Administrator
Website:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/
Value:
$3,000.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 808 098
Phone: (03) 479 1100
Fax: (03) 474 1607
Email: university@otago.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otago.ac.nz
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