Bachelor's in Medicine & Health Sciences in France
There are 3 bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences programmes for international students across 3 universities in France. Browse the full list below, compare entry requirements, and explore scholarships to fund your studies.
Certificat de capacité d'orthoptiste
This program trains students to become orthoptists, paramedical professionals specializing in the assessment, rehabilitation, and examination of functional visual disorders. Orthoptists work with patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly, on medical prescription. They are skilled in detecting, analyzing, and treating visual anomalies such as strabismus, amblyopia, oculomotor imbalances, neuro-ophthalmological conditions, and low vision. The training also covers performing exploration examinations like perimetry, corneal topography, or OCT under ophthalmologist supervision. Graduates can work in various settings including private practice, hospitals, medical-social structures, or ophthalmology clinics.
General Diploma in Midwifery Sciences (DFGSMa)
The University of Strasbourg, through its Faculty of Medicine, Midwifery, and Health Sciences, offers the General Diploma in Midwifery Sciences (DFGSMa). This program is designed to equip students with a high level of knowledge and skills essential for the practice of midwifery. The curriculum is structured around acquiring foundational scientific knowledge, engaging in research, understanding human physiology and pharmacology, and developing a fundamental understanding of the human being. The program aims to foster autonomous, responsible, and reflective professionals.
Licence Sciences pour la Santé (Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences)
The Licence Sciences pour la Santé (Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences) at the University of Strasbourg is a three-year program designed to provide a pathway to further health studies in fields like medicine, maïeutique (midwifery), dentistry, and pharmacy. The first year is structured around three core components: health sciences, transversal skills, and a specialized discipline outside of health. The health sciences component includes biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The transversal component focuses on academic methodology, social sciences related to health, and a foreign language to prepare students for health program admissions. The third component allows students to delve into a specific discipline based on their chosen track. This program offers 11 different specializations, allowing students to combine health sciences with other fields such as Chemistry, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Sports Science, and Social Sciences. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that even if a student is not admitted to a second-year health program, they can still pursue a Bachelor's degree in a related field upon successful completion of their first year and achieving a minimum average grade of 10/20 in their chosen discipline. The curriculum is developed in partnership with various research institutions and university hospitals in Strasbourg, offering a robust academic foundation. While the program is primarily taught in French, it prepares students for advanced studies within the French healthcare system.
Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy program, integrated within the Faculty of Medicine of Strasbourg since January 2021, offers a three-year course of study leading to a Licence degree. This program prepares students for a career as occupational therapists, enabling individuals to participate in daily life activities. The university registration is mandatory for all students and grants access to university resources, including an ERNEST account, the MOODLE platform, student email, a student ID card (Pass campus), libraries, university restaurants, and cultural and sports activities. Upon successful completion of the three years, students receive a Licence degree from the university and a state diploma from the institute.
Orthoptics
This degree course in Orthoptics trains you to become a specialist in vision disorders. Orthoptists play a crucial role in preventing, detecting, and rehabilitating visual impairments across all age groups, from infants to the elderly. The program is designed to equip you with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills through a combination of classroom learning and extensive clinical placements. The curriculum is structured over six semesters, leading to the award of 180 European credits, equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. The qualification is a national diploma under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. The course is taught in person at the Pitié-Salpêrière Campus and the Pierre et Marie Curie Campus, with placements at the CHNO 15-20 Hospital.
University of Strasbourg
The University of Strasbourg is a comprehensive public research university located in Strasbourg, France. It is one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1538. The university offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, serving a diverse student body including high school students, undergraduates, doctoral candidates, and alumni. It is committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation.
Frequently asked questions
How many Medicine & Health Sciences programmes are there in France?
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3 across 3 universities, listed on this page.
Can international students apply?
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Yes — these programmes admit international students; check each programme's entry requirements and language of instruction.