Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica (abilitante alla professione sanitaria di Ortottista ed assistente di oftalmologia)

/ Overview

The three-year degree course in Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica (Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance) trains professionals specialised in the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and treatment of vision disorders and ocular motility. The programme integrates a solid scientific preparation with practical and clinical activities, allowing students to develop the skills necessary to work in the ophthalmological field from the earliest years.

The teaching combines theoretical lessons, workshops, simulations and internship activities, promoting progressive learning closely linked to professional practice. Students become familiar with the main diagnostic and rehabilitation techniques and with the use of technologies used in the assessment of visual function and alterations in ocular motility.

Particular attention is also paid to the development of transversal skills, such as communication with the patient, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and the critical approach to scientific literature, fundamental elements for evidence-based professional practice.

Thanks to the close integration between university training and clinical activity, the programme prepares orthoptists and ophthalmology assistants able to meet the needs of modern health services, combining technical skills, professional autonomy and attention to the quality of care.

Why choose Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica at Università Cattolica?

Choosing this programme means embarking on a path that integrates scientific training, clinical experience and the use of advanced technologies, preparing highly qualified professionals in the field of visual health.

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS

Internships and practical activities in a national and international reference center for ophthalmology

Specialist skills

Preparation in the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of ocular motility and visual function disorders

Advanced diagnostic technologies

Use of instruments and methods used in modern ophthalmological diagnostics

Practice-oriented teaching

Integration between theoretical lectures, labs, exercises and simulations to develop professional skills from the earliest years

Clinical research

Opportunity to deepen research methodology and participate in activities related to clinical trials

Professional opportunities

Preparation that can be spent in public and private health facilities, specialist centers, ophthalmology clinics, clinical research and companies in the biomedical sector

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Overall student satisfaction with the degree programme

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Students who would re-enrol in this Course

A path that combines clinical skills, technological innovation and practical training, promoting rapid entry into the world of work and continuous professional growth.

/ Study Plan

Programme structure

The programme in Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica is developed over three years and provides for the acquisition of 180 ECTS. The study plan progressively integrates biomedical disciplines, specialized courses, laboratories and clinical internships, accompanying students from learning the scientific bases to obtaining the professional skills necessary for the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of visual disorders.

First year

The first year is dedicated to the acquisition of basic scientific knowledge and the fundamentals of the profession, with the first inclusion in clinical activities. The training includes:

Biomedical sciences: the study of the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biological basis of the human organism

Vision sciences: in-depth study of physiological optics, ocular motility and visual function

Fundamentals of orthoptic: principles and methodologies of orthoptic evaluation and ophthalmological assistance

Transversal skills: courses in psychology, statistics, computer science, English language and scientific methodology

Laboratories and internship: first professionalizing activities to acquire technical and relational skills in the clinical field

Second year

The second year deepens the characterizing disciplines and consolidates clinical reasoning through increasing practical activity. The courses cover:

Ophthalmological pathologies: study of the main ocular and neuro-ophthalmological pathologies
Visual diagnostics and rehabilitation: assessment of visual function, diagnostic techniques and rehabilitation interventions

Ophthalmological technologies: use of the main equipment used in ophthalmological diagnostics and assistance

Professional internship: consolidation of operational skills in different care contexts

Third year

The third year completes the preparation with specialised insights and an intense clinical activity oriented towards entering the profession. The itinerary includes:

Specialist patient management: in-depth prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of ocular motility and visual function disorders
Multidisciplinary approach: collaboration with the different figures of the health team in taking care of the patient
Healthcare research and organisation: development of methodological, organisational and ethical-professional skills
Advanced clinical internship: progressive acquisition of autonomy in orthoptic assessment, assistance and rehabilitation activities
Final examination: final examination and verification of professional skills acquired

The study plan also includes professional workshops, supplementary training activities and Theology courses, offering a comprehensive preparation that integrates scientific knowledge, clinical practice and development of professional skills.

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Teaching approach

The teaching methodology of the programme combines theoretical teachings, practical activities and clinical internship, promoting progressive learning that allows students to develop technical, relational and organisational skills directly in the field.

Clinical internship: professionalising activities integrated into the study plan from the first year at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, under the supervision of dedicated tutors

Field experience: practical training in the main areas of orthoptic and ophthalmological assistance, from advanced diagnostics to visual rehabilitation and assistance in the surgical field

Laboratories and simulations: practical exercises to consolidate technical skills and become familiar with the tools and procedures of the profession

Clinical research: activities dedicated to research methodology and participation in training experiences in clinical trials

Integrated teaching: constant connection between lectures, clinical practice and discussion with professionals in the sector

The integration of university education, clinical activity and research allows students to acquire a complete preparation that can be immediately spent in professional practice.

Highlights

Internship in the outpatient clinic and operating room

Orthoptic and rehabilitation activities

Evidence-based clinical approach

/ Admission

The admission process

Access to the three-year degree programme in Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica has a limited number of students and is subject to passing the admission test provided for the programmes of the Health Professions. To participate, it is necessary to have a secondary school diploma or a foreign qualification recognized as suitable and to submit the application for admission according to the procedures and deadlines indicated annually in the announcement.

The ranking is drawn up on the basis of the outcome of the admission test and the criteria set out in the call for applications. Admitted candidates can then complete their enrolment within the deadlines set by the University.

Rankings and notices

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Call for applications 2026/2027

Registration

How to register for the entrance exam

From 18 May until 11:59 p.m. on 1 September 2026 , it is possible to register for the admission test by paying the participation fee ( €130.00). The payment - to be made by 1 September 2026 - constitutes the completion of the registration without which it is not possible to take the exam.

Calendar of tests

The admission tests are held remotely ( home-based mode) on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2026 at 2:30 pm.

When registering for the test, each candidate selects the session they wish to participate in, subject to availability of places.

Choice of degree programmes

When enrolling, it is possible to indicate up to 2 undergraduate degree programmes among those on offer of the Faculty of Medicine for the academic year 2026/27 (art. 1 of the call, table below) specifying the order of preference (first choice and, if applicable, second choice) with the exception of the courses active at the Claudiana teaching centre in Bolzano, for which it is necessary to consult the https://www.claudiana.bz.it/it website.

The chosen degree programmes and the order of preference can be changed by 1 September 2026 by using the "modify competition registration" function of your enrolment profile.

Preferences and the order of preference are binding in the preparation of the merit rankings, therefore a careful reading of art. 10 of the competition notice.

How the rankings are drawn up

The final rankings of each degree programme will be drawn up taking into consideration as a matter of priority:

1) the choices and the order of preference expressed by each candidate (first and second choice);

2) the score obtained.

Therefore, each ranking will be composed first of all of the candidates who have indicated the degree course as "first choice" ordered on the basis of merit, and then of those who have indicated the course as "second choice" in turn ordered on the basis of merit.

The following criteria will be observed in the allocation of places:

if the candidate is admitted to the course indicated as the first choice (priority 1), the second choice, if expressed, is automatically cancelled (and eliminated from the corresponding ranking);
if the candidate is admitted to the programme-campus indicated as second choice (priority 2), the first choice remains valid and the candidate retains his or her place in the ranking list for possible scrolling (even if he/she enrols in the degree programme indicated as second choice);
if the candidate is NOT admitted to the first choice course nor, if expressed, to the second choice one, he or she is placed in the ranking list for both of which he or she may be asked to enrol by subsequent scrolling.

In any case , the order of preference is preserved

How the admission test takes place

The exam is delivered REMOTELY (via online web testing platform with remote control system).

It is essential to have:

A PC (Windows 8 operating system, or later, or LINUX) or MAC (MAC-OS 10.14 or later) equipped with a webcam and microphone;
GOOGLE CHROME browser (min. version 81.0) to be used as the only browser provided;
Internet connectivity with minimum upload and download speed of 1.5 Mbps;
A smartphone or tablet (Android min 4.1 – IOs min v.8) equipped with a webcam. The use of wifi is also recommended, during the procedure you will be asked to download an APP on your smartphone/tablet (34MB) from Google Play or AppStore (depending on whether you use a smartphone with Android or IoS operating system).

The tablet can ONLY be used as a replacement for the Smartphone, not the PC/Mac

Contents of the admission test

The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions (max 60 points) distributed as follows:

20 logical reasoning questions;
30 questions on scientific culture: 10 on chemistry, 10 on biology, 5 on physics and 5 on mathematics (with elements of logic);
5 general culture questions;
5 questions of ethical-religious culture.

At the end of the exam, each candidate must answer further 8 questions in 8 minutes (so-called "reserve questions"), one for each subject, automatically assigned by the platform.

The "reserve" questions do not contribute to the determination of the final score;
they will be used only in the event that an anomaly emerges in one or more questions of the test that leads to their cancellation, replacing only the one relating to the same subject.

The test lasts 60 minutes

Online simulator

By paying the test participation fee, the candidate can access the online simulation platform made available by the University free of charge and unlimitedly :
Access the registration profile;
Under the heading "List of competitions in which you are registered" click on the link: "Admission to the degree programme in Cosmetic Science and Technology and to the Degree Courses in Health Professions a.y. 2026/2027";
On the Competition Registration Summary page, at the bottom left, there is the "Link Simulator"

Recommended texts for the preparation of ethical-religious culture questions

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
New Charter for Health Care Workers - Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)
Instruction Dignitas Personae on certain questions of Bioethics (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith)
Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI)
Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'

Summary table of deadlines

Description	Deadline
Applications Applications for additional time and/or aids Uploading foreign securities	From 18 May to 1 September 2026
Publication of convocations	From 7 September 2026
Admission tests (home-based)	11 and 12 September 2026
Publication of scores and consultation of the papers	From 18 September 2026
Publication of final rankings	From 23 September 2026
Enrolment	Until 29 September 2026
Takeovers	From 30 September 2026

Info & Support

For information and/or support on booking exam sessions and paying the participation fee , please contact convocazioni@ilmiotest.it

For any other information on the competition registration procedure, please contact

the toll-free number 800.954.459 (Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.)

the form on page https://www.unicatt.it/richiesta-informazioni-lauree-triennali

Degree programmes

CODE	DEGREE PROGRAMME	SEATS	DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT	LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
2B4J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	55	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza
2B5J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	35	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Segreteria Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ) (Tel.0975354203)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ)
2A2J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	140	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2A5J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	33	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri A.S.L. Rome 1 Piazza di Santa Maria della Pietà 5, Pavilion 90, 1st floor 00135 Rome
2F9A	Nursing (L/SNT1)	95	Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero University Degree and Master Course c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6, 25121 Brescia (Tel. 0303518656)	Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero Degree Course and University Master's Degree c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6 25121 Brescia
2A6J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	50	Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino (Tel. 0115294481)	Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino
2B2J	Midwifery (L/SNT1)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2B8J	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	60	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F.

Vito, 1 00168 Rome

2B0J	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	30	Socio-Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT) (Tel. 0761292570)	Social Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT)
2N2D	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	40	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel. 0971.612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza
2B9J	Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance (L/SNT2)	10	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2D6A	Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G9A	Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G9A	Speech and Language Therapy* (L/SNT2)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2G2A	Occupational Therapy* (L/SNT2)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2F2A	Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2F2A	Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G6B	Cardiocirculatory pathophysiology and cardiovascular perfusion techniques (L/SNT3)	20	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F.

Vito, 1 00168 Rome

2C1J	Dietistic (L/SNT3)	20	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2H9A	Dietistic* (L/SNT3)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2P9A	Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2C8J	Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3)	15	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971.612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza
2Z0J	Dental Hygiene (L/SNT3)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G8A	Dental Hygiene* (L/SNT3)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2C3J	Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (L/SNT3)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2F6A	Environment and Workplace Prevention Techniques (L/SNT4)	10	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome

CODE	DEGREE PROGRAMME	SEATS	DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT	LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
3D5F	Cosmetic Science and Technology (L-29)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Student Campus Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore "A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

CODE

DEGREE PROGRAMME

SEATS

DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT

LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

3D5F

Cosmetic Science and Technology

(L-29)

30

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Rome Student Campus Student Career and Services Management

L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

"A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

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Internships and career opportunities

Internships and vocational training

The internship represents one of the central elements of the three-year degree course in Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance and is integrated into the training course from the first year. The professionalizing activities allow students to progressively apply the knowledge acquired, developing technical, relational and organizational skills directly in care contexts.

The practical experience takes place at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, under the guidance of qualified tutors, offering the opportunity to deal with all the main areas of orthoptic and ophthalmological assistance, from instrumental diagnostics to visual rehabilitation and assistance in the surgical field.

The internship is recognized with training credits and accompanies students throughout their studies, promoting a gradual insertion into the profession and facilitating the transition from the university to the work context.

The Career Service supports students and graduates as they prepare to enter the job market, providing career guidance and resources to help them navigate different professional and organisational contexts. It supports the development of transversal skills, creates opportunities to meet employers and helps students develop an informed and coherent career path.

Every year, more than 20,000 students take part in events organised with over 100 partner companies, and more than 9,500 undertake an internship with support from the Career Service and internship tutors.

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Learning outcomes

The undergraduate degree in Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica trains professionals able to operate independently, responsibly and competently in the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of visual function disorders, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and adopting an evidence-based approach.

Assessment of visual function: ability to perform orthoptic examinations and use diagnostic methods to analyze visual function and monitor the patient

Prevention and visual rehabilitation: skills in the design and implementation of interventions for ocular motility and binocular vision disorders

Specialist diagnostics: use of advanced technologies and tools to support the diagnosis and monitoring of the main eye diseases

Ophtalmologic assistance: collaboration with the specialist in diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical activities

Multidisciplinary teamwork: ability to work in synergy with professionals from different health disciplines in patient care

Professional communication: effective management of the relationship with patients, family members and caregivers, promoting adherence to diagnostic and rehabilitation pathways

Independent judgement: ability to collect, interpret and evaluate clinical data to make appropriate decisions within the scope of one's skills

Clinical research and evidence-based practice: application of the principles of research and evidence-based practice to contribute to the improvement of the quality of care

At the end of the programme, graduates have the scientific, technical and relational skills necessary to operate as orthoptists and ophthalmology assistants in various care contexts, contributing to the protection of visual health with a professional, autonomous and person-oriented approach.

Career prospects

The three-year degree programme in Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica offers a complete preparation to carry out prevention, diagnosis and treatment of alterations of the visual system. Through training that integrates solid theoretical foundations and intense practical experience, students develop the skills necessary to collaborate with the ophthalmological team in taking care of patients of all ages, operating in the care, rehabilitation and scientific fields.

Hospitals and health facilities: activities at ophthalmology services and clinics of hospitals, IRCCS, ASL and private facilities

Visual rehabilitation centres: taking care of paediatric, adult and elderly patients in prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation programmes

Neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus: evaluation and treatment of ocular motility and binocular vision disorders

Low vision centres: support for functional recovery pathways and adaptation of visual capacity

Ophtalmologic surgery: collaboration with the specialist in diagnostic activities and surgical procedures

Professional practices and outpatient clinics: exercise of the activity in specialized contexts dedicated to visual health

Biomedical and ophthalmological companies: use in specialist care, training and support for diagnostic technologies

Clinical research and universities: participation in research and experimentation projects in the field of ophthalmology

Freelance profession: exercise of professional activity according to current legislation

Thanks to a preparation that integrates clinical, diagnostic and rehabilitation skills, graduates can enter numerous professional contexts, contributing to the protection of visual health and the improvement of people's quality of life.

Continuing your studies

After graduating in Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica, it is possible to continue the training course with post-graduate courses that allow you to deepen specialised skills or to orient yourself towards coordination, management and research roles.

Graduate degrees: continuation of studies with the graduate degree in Rehabilitation Sciences of the Health Professions, to develop organizational, managerial and training skills

First level Master's degree: specialisation programmes in areas such as low vision, instrumental semeiotics, visual rehabilitation and other areas of orthoptic and ophthalmology

PhD: access, after obtaining the master's degree, to paths dedicated to scientific research and innovation in the health sector

Postgraduate training allows you to expand your professional skills, access new areas of specialisation and develop an increasingly qualified profile in the field of visual health.

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