Intended Level of Study
Bachelor's degree (BAC +3)
Duration
3 years
Training Structure
School of Medicine
Overview
Objectives
Orthoptics involves the assessment, rehabilitation, and restoration of vision—potentially using devices—to treat functional vision disorders
. Orthoptics addresses all impairments of functional vision at the motor, sensory, and functional levels.
The orthoptic examination serves as the basis for assessing visual abilities based on the patient’s reported symptoms, the underlying condition, the patient’s age, and their specific needs in relation
to their daily activities.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Procedures
In each Course Unit (UE), the skills and knowledge assessed may vary. Assessment may consist of a final exam, and/or continuous assessment, and/or verification of attendance at certain classes. The assessment methods selected for each UE are officially published no later than one month after the start of the academic year.
Assessment consists of two exam sessions per year:
- One session at the end of each semester.
- A second exam session in early July, during which each student will take exams for the courses they did not pass during the first session.
The examination committee grants credit for a course after deliberation when the student has earned a grade of 10/20 or higher.
Program
Courses are organized into semesters, with each semester corresponding to 30 ECTS (European credits), for a total of 60 ECTS per year.
Classes are offered in the following formats:
- Lectures (either in person or delivered remotely via digital media),
- Tutorials (guided instruction).
During the three-year training program, internships are organized in hospitals, private facilities, and private practices.
Admission
Admission Requirements
Since 2020, admission to orthoptics programs has been handled through the PARCOURSUP platform .
Admission to this program is subject to a review of application materials based on the requirements specified on the platform, followed by an oral interview for those selected. Applicants must hold a high school diploma (baccalauréat), a DAEU, a French or foreign diploma that qualifies as an exemption from the baccalauréat, or a qualification or experience deemed sufficient in accordance with the provisions of Article L613-5 of the Education Code.
Registration Procedures
Details about the procedure and the timeline are available on Parcoursup.