Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance 36 months Undergraduate Program By University of Milan |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Degree Course aims to train a professional figure with technical-semeiological skills of the motor and sensory functions of vision. Graduates in the Degree Course in Orthoptics and Ophthalmological Assistance, in accordance with the guidelines of the European Community, must be equipped with :

  • knowledge of organs and systems, as well as knowledge of the psychological, social and environmental dimensions;
  • knowledge of the evolution of the profession, of the founding concepts of orthoptics and ophthalmology;
  • knowledge of the foundations, evolution and characteristics of the theory and conceptual models of assistance and rehabilitation;
  • knowledge of the principles and rules that define the field of activity and responsibility of the orthoptist;
  • knowledge of the bioethical, deontological, legal and medico-legal principles of the profession;
  • the ability to develop an integrated approach to the patient, critically evaluating the clinical, relational, educational, social and ethical aspects involved in diagnosis, prevention, assistance, rehabilitation;
  • the cultural and professional principles that guide the diagnostic and rehabilitative process towards the patients, applying these principles in experiences in accredited health and assistance structures;
  • a level of professional, decision-making and operational autonomy deriving from a training course characterized by a global approach to ophthalmological problems also in relation to the social environment that surrounds them; - essential theoretical knowledge deriving from the basic sciences, with a view to their subsequent professional application;
  • knowledge, skills and experience useful for planning, managing and evaluating orthotic and rehabilitative care intervention;
  • knowledge, skills and experience to ensure the correct application of diagnostic and therapeutic prescriptions;
  • the ability to participate directly in updating their professional profile;
  • the methodology and culture necessary for the practice of ongoing formation;
  • the ability to collaborate and integrate with the various professional figures in group healthcare activities;
  • the ability to make use, where necessary, of the collaboration and work of support staff and to contribute to its training;
  • the teaching capacity oriented towards the clinical tutoring of the students;
  • knowledge of the ethical and historical dimensions of medicine with particular reference to the orthotic-ophthalmological and rehabilitation disciplines;
  • the ability to relate and communicate effectively and adequately with the patient and his family;
  • the knowledge necessary for understanding the biological, pathophysiological and sensory phenomena of vision;
  • the ability to identify treatments for the prevention and rehabilitation of visual impairments;
  • the ability to perform ophthalmological instrumental techniques;
  • the ability to develop the professional skills defined by their profile and provided for by EU and Italian legislation;
  • knowledge for the purposes of preparing health professionals capable of carrying out activities aimed at prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and functional assessment procedures with ownership;
  • the ability to understand the skills derived from learning semeiological techniques, complex assessment of the visual function and rehabilitative treatment of visual handicaps in various biological ages;
  • the ability to carry out health education interventions aimed at the prevention and rehabilitation of amblyopia and visual impairments;
  • the ability to interact and actively collaborate with interprofessional teams in order to plan and share evaluative and rehabilitative interventions of the multi-disabled;
  • specific skills in ophthalmic care in the operating room;
  • teaching skills to collaborate in the training of students in the context of the three-year degree course.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Degree Course aims to train a professional figure with technical-semeiological skills of the motor and sensory functions of vision. Graduates in the Degree Course in Orthoptics and Ophthalmological Assistance, in accordance with the guidelines of the European Community, must be equipped with :

  • knowledge of organs and systems, as well as knowledge of the psychological, social and environmental dimensions;
  • knowledge of the evolution of the profession, of the founding concepts of orthoptics and ophthalmology;
  • knowledge of the foundations, evolution and characteristics of the theory and conceptual models of assistance and rehabilitation;
  • knowledge of the principles and rules that define the field of activity and responsibility of the orthoptist;
  • knowledge of the bioethical, deontological, legal and medico-legal principles of the profession;
  • the ability to develop an integrated approach to the patient, critically evaluating the clinical, relational, educational, social and ethical aspects involved in diagnosis, prevention, assistance, rehabilitation;
  • the cultural and professional principles that guide the diagnostic and rehabilitative process towards the patients, applying these principles in experiences in accredited health and assistance structures;
  • a level of professional, decision-making and operational autonomy deriving from a training course characterized by a global approach to ophthalmological problems also in relation to the social environment that surrounds them; - essential theoretical knowledge deriving from the basic sciences, with a view to their subsequent professional application;
  • knowledge, skills and experience useful for planning, managing and evaluating orthotic and rehabilitative care intervention;
  • knowledge, skills and experience to ensure the correct application of diagnostic and therapeutic prescriptions;
  • the ability to participate directly in updating their professional profile;
  • the methodology and culture necessary for the practice of ongoing formation;
  • the ability to collaborate and integrate with the various professional figures in group healthcare activities;
  • the ability to make use, where necessary, of the collaboration and work of support staff and to contribute to its training;
  • the teaching capacity oriented towards the clinical tutoring of the students;
  • knowledge of the ethical and historical dimensions of medicine with particular reference to the orthotic-ophthalmological and rehabilitation disciplines;
  • the ability to relate and communicate effectively and adequately with the patient and his family;
  • the knowledge necessary for understanding the biological, pathophysiological and sensory phenomena of vision;
  • the ability to identify treatments for the prevention and rehabilitation of visual impairments;
  • the ability to perform ophthalmological instrumental techniques;
  • the ability to develop the professional skills defined by their profile and provided for by EU and Italian legislation;
  • knowledge for the purposes of preparing health professionals capable of carrying out activities aimed at prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and functional assessment procedures with ownership;
  • the ability to understand the skills derived from learning semeiological techniques, complex assessment of the visual function and rehabilitative treatment of visual handicaps in various biological ages;
  • the ability to carry out health education interventions aimed at the prevention and rehabilitation of amblyopia and visual impairments;
  • the ability to interact and actively collaborate with interprofessional teams in order to plan and share evaluative and rehabilitative interventions of the multi-disabled;
  • specific skills in ophthalmic care in the operating room;
  • teaching skills to collaborate in the training of students in the context of the three-year degree course.

Admission requirements

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Tuition fees

The University of Milan is a public institution. Therefore, the university offers lower tuition fees in proportion to income, with fees being curbed in order to guarantee, to the greatest possible extent, the right for every student to have the opportunity to study. 

For international students, enrolment fees vary according to the student’s citizenship and can vary between €156 to maximum of €1,156 each academic year.

The University of Milan also offers scholarships and other special funding, such as refectory and accommodation services. Enrolled students can apply for a scholarship, depending on whether they’re based on merit, income or both.

The Excellence Scholarships program is particularly aimed at international students. The program offers 100 incentive grants to the newly enrolled best international students at master’s level. The incentives include 50 scholarships of €6,000 plus enrollment fee exemption. 

To find out more about special funding and scholarships, visit the university’s website

Entry requirements

Almost all bachelor's and single cycle degree programs require candidates sit an admission test to ensure they are eligible for their chosen course of study. Each year, between February and July, the University of Milan publishes its calls to apply for admission to bachelor’s degree programs. These calls for application report the procedure for enrolment (matriculation) on the first year of studies, as well as:

  • Admission requirements,
  • Dates, programs, procedures and locations for evaluation tests and entrance examinations,
  • Number of places available for programs with limited enrolment,
  • Instructions for candidates with disabilities or SLD,
  • Information on rankings,
  • Enrolment procedures.


Further information can be found on the university’s website

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Tuition fees

The University of Milan is a public institution. Therefore, the university offers low, income-curbed tuition fees  in order to guarantee, to the greatest possible extent, the right for every student to have the opportunity to study. 

For international students, enrolment fees vary according to the student’s citizenship and the chosen course of study. 

The University of Milan also offers scholarships and other special funding, such as refectory and accommodation services. Enrolled students can apply for a scholarship, depending on whether they’re based on merit, income or both.

The Excellence Scholarships program is particularly aimed at international students. The program offers 100 incentive grants to the newly enrolled best international students at master’s level. The incentives include 50 scholarships of €6,000 plus enrollment fee exemption. 

To find out more about special funding and scholarships, visit the university’s website

Entry requirements

Those who hold, or are about to complete a bachelor's degree (or equivalent title) by the end of December or by the deadline indicated in the Program Structure for the selected master's degree program may apply to enroll on a postgraduate degree program. 

Graduates who wish to apply for a doctoral program or a medical specialization school must follow the instructions in the competitive examination announcements.

For specific entry requirements you should also consult the master’s degree program that you’re interested in applying to. 

European citizens, non-EU citizens who reside in Italy with a current, valid “permesso di soggiorno” (residence permit) and natives of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein can apply. Non-EU citizens who are residents abroad must submit a pre-application request to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.

Some master degree programs have open admissions (on the basis of a case-by-case evaluation of the student candidature). Other programs will require candidates to sit an admission tests in order to ensure they are eligible for their chosen course of study. 

You must submit your admission application directly to the university.

Each year, between February and July, the University of Milan publishes its calls to apply for admission to master degree programs. These calls for application report the procedure for enrolment (matriculation) on the first year of studies, as well as:

  • Admission requirements,
  • Dates, programs, procedures and locations for evaluation tests and entrance examinations,
  • Number of places available for programs with limited enrolment,
  • Instructions for candidates with disabilities or SLD,
  • Information on rankings,
  • Enrolment procedures.


Further information can be found on the university’s website

How to apply

If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to the University of Milan, you’ll need to complete an online application form which can be found on the university’s website. This is where you’ll also be able to find further details about how to apply as well as specific information regarding entry requirements.  

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