Study dental hygiene in Europe in English
Your 2-Year Pathway: Earn an Official European Dental Hygiene Qualification in Spain.
Obtain a premium European qualification taught 100% in English. Our dual-delivery hybrid residency framework protects your current lifestyle in the first half of Year 1, paving the way for full clinical placement in Year 2.
Master your skills in a safe, dentist-supported environment using state-of-the-art phantom heads and advanced VR simulation technology, bridging the gap between theory and real-world patient care.
Build exceptional clinical confidence through hands-on placements across primary and secondary care settings. You will treat diverse communities, master real-world workflows, and drive local oral health improvement.
Practical hours
1,000+ hrs
Admission deadline
17 July 2026
Official 2-Year Higher Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Fully accredited Técnico Superior en Higiene Bucodental 2,000+ curriculum hours qualification.
Interactive Hybrid Residency Model
Integrate live digital seminars and monthly practical residencies leading to full clinical immersion totalling 1,000+ practical hours.
Enhanced EU Curriculum
Embracing the official Spanish Ministry syllabus framework, proactively enhanced to include the extended scope of Dental Hygienists.
100% English Instruction
Professional qualification delivered, examined, and clinically mentored entirely in English.
A Practical, Two-Year Dental Hygienist Course at EPSUM
EPSUM, Escuela Profesional Superior de Madrid (Madrid Graduate School of Professional Studies), located in the centre of Madrid with a 43,000+ square-foot campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities, is a Spanish Ministry of Education-accredited college specialising in healthcare qualifications. It features a dedicated dental hygiene programme that combines face-to-face & online interactive learning, VR simulation training, and supervised clinical placement.
The English-language Higher Diploma in Dental Hygiene programme starts with live online theoretical lectures and monthly high-density campus blocks at EPSUM's Irene Newman Dental Simulation Lab, rounded off by dedicated supervised clinical placement at EPSUM's outreach dental clinics and a final professional project.
The Programme at a Glance
- Qualification
- Higher Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Técnico Superior en Higiene Bucodental)
- Award level
- Level 5 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), officially recognised across Europe
- Awarding body
- Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Government of Spain (Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes)
- Delivered by
- EPSUM, Escuela Profesional Superior de Madrid (Madrid Graduate School of Professional Studies)
- Duration
- Two academic years
- Practical hours
- 1,000+ hours
- Total programme hours
- 2,000+ hours
- Language of instruction
- English
- Upcoming intake
- September 2026 (admission open until 17 July 2026)
- College location
- Calle de Bernardino Obregón, 26, 28012 Madrid, Spain
The Interactive Hybrid Residency Model: Engineered for Precision and Flexibility
Achieving an elite healthcare qualification should not require compromising your current role or family commitments from day one. Our intelligently structured curriculum offers a seamless transition into the dental hygiene profession, allowing you to master advanced clinical theory from the comfort of your home country during the foundational stages of your training.
The Foundational Immersion
Live Digital Academy
Weekly evenings / weekends
Engage in real-time, interactive theoretical lessons delivered live by lecturers who are dentists with teaching qualifications. This synchronous format mirrors the academic rigour of an on-campus lecture while preserving your weekly schedule.
High-Intensity Campus Residencies
1 week per month in Madrid
Translate your digital theory into elite muscle memory. Travel to EPSUM's state-of-the-art campus for concentrated, face-to-face simulation workshops and practical training under direct dentist mentorship.
Advanced Practice & Clinical Mastery
Continued Professional Flexibility
Maintain your established routine during the third semester with our proven live seminars and monthly residency structure in Madrid as your practical scope expands.
Elite Clinical Placement
Transition to full immersion within EPSUM's dedicated outreach clinics in Spain. Accumulate comprehensive patient care hours to compile an unassailable clinical portfolio supervised entirely by practising dentists.
A Robust Dual-Framework Curriculum Taught by Experienced Dentists, with an Additional Teaching Qualification
Our English programme is anchored directly within the highest standards of European vocational education, ensuring your qualification commands global respect while proactively addressing extended professional competencies.
To maintain this elite standard, all modules are delivered and assessed by lecturers who are experienced dentists holding the postgraduate Master's Degree in Teaching (Máster en Formación del Profesorado).
Official Spanish National Core
The programme delivers the full, official syllabus regulated by the Spanish Government Ministry of Education: Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior en Higiene Bucodental. This ensures your qualification carries authentic legal and state recognition.
Dental Hygienist Scope Enhancement
Because EU curricula vary slightly, our English programme additionally incorporates specialised modules aligned directly with the comprehensive extended scope of dental hygienists. This ensures you graduate with the clinical capabilities, terminology, and procedural knowledge expected in pan-European dental practices.
Dentist-Led Supervision
Every lecture and clinical rotation is directed and logged by experienced dentists, guaranteeing elite clinical standards.
Admissions & Tuition Fees
Entry requirements
To secure a place on this programme, applicants must meet standard higher education admission criteria, along with an admission interview. We accept a diverse range of international qualifications, including but not limited to:
- High School Diploma or recognised international equivalent
- A-Levels: Full GCE or IGCSE Advanced Level (minimum of 2 passes)
- International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma
- BTEC Extended Level 3 Diploma
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
English language proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were completed in a non-native English-speaking country must demonstrate language competency. Please contact our admissions team for a tailored list of accepted certifications.
Tuition fees
€11,000
(Total fees for the 2-year programme)
Monthly instalment plans available from €650 / month, allowing you to fund your education seamlessly alongside your current career.
Learning & Assessment
This integrated programme teaches the scientific pathology of dental disease alongside real-world patient management. Learning is driven by live lectures, small-group seminars, clinical mentoring, and digital modules, supplemented by student research and peer presentations.
Your knowledge, skills, and professionalism are measured continuously through formative and summative testing. Assessment tasks encompass written exams, clinical case reports, practical and online tests, projects, portfolios, competency sign-offs, oral presentations, and practical clinical examinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bridge the Training Gap. Secure Your Clinical Future.
To maintain an elite student-to-dentist ratio in our course and our outreach clinics, the places for our English-speaking cohort are strictly limited. Take control of your career trajectory today.