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🦷 Microbiology Prerequisite

Online Microbiology with Lab for Dental Hygiene Applicants

Required at the majority of CODA-accredited programs — and directly relevant to infection control, oral microbiology, and sterilization protocol in dental hygiene practice.

All DH Prerequisites

4Credit Hours

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BIO 210UIU Course Code

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🏛HLC Regionally Accredited (UIU)

✅CODA Program Accepted

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✅ Will this count for dental hygiene prerequisites? This course is delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC regionally accredited). CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs require prerequisites from regionally accredited institutions. Always verify with your specific target program before enrolling.

What You'll Learn

Bacterial cell structure, growth, and metabolism
Microbial genetics and virulence mechanisms
Virology: structure, replication, and dental-relevant viruses (HSV, HBV, HCV, HIV)
Fungal pathogens: Candida and oral candidiasis
Host-pathogen interactions and innate/adaptive immunity
Infection control principles: sterilization, disinfection, and OSHA standards
Oral microbiology: biofilm, dental plaque, caries, and periodontal pathogens
Lab: Gram staining, culture techniques, antimicrobial sensitivity testing

How Dental Hygiene Programs Use This Course

Microbiology is uniquely relevant for dental hygiene students because the curriculum maps directly to clinical practice. CODA Standard 2-8b mandates microbiology and immunology content, and the oral microbiome, biofilm management, and infection control protocols in clinical DH education build directly on Microbiology coursework. Many CODA programs treat Microbiology as a near-equal priority to A&P in prerequisite screening.

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Online Microbiology with Lab

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Which DH Programs Require This Course

Program / Type	Requires This Course	Online Accepted	Notes
Most CODA-accredited DH programs	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Majority requirement; verify per program
Oxnard College DH Program	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Microbiology with lab required
Southwestern College DH Program	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Microbiology required; 5-year recency
Sacramento City College DH	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Microbiology with lab required
DA-to-RDH Bridge Programs	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Required regardless of DA experience

* Requirements change. Always verify directly with your target program. Last reviewed May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Microbiology a universal requirement for dental hygiene programs?

Not quite universal, but very close — the majority of CODA-accredited programs require Microbiology as a prerequisite. The programs that don't require it as a prerequisite typically include equivalent microbiology content in the first semester of the program itself. Check your specific target program.

Why is Microbiology so relevant to dental hygiene specifically?

Dental hygiene practice involves direct management of the oral microbiome — controlling biofilm, preventing caries, managing periodontal disease, and maintaining infection control. The microbiology content in DH programs is more clinically specific than in most other health professions, which is why Microbiology as a prerequisite is so universally valued.

Does Microbiology expire under the 5-year recency rule?

Yes — at most programs, Microbiology is subject to the same 5-year recency requirement as A&P. If your Microbiology course is older than 5 years, verify with your target program whether you need to refresh it.