Study location	Italy, Pavia
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 anni (180 ECTS)
Study language	Italian
Course code	04404/00/2024

Tuition fee	€4,500 per year Students may be eligible to apply for a flat rate or to tuition fees calculated according to their family income. More information here: en.unipv.it/en/education/bachelors-and-masters-degree-programs/fees-and-funding/fees
Application fee	€35 per programme This fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

High school Diploma High-school diploma awarded after at least 12 years of documented education. Access to the Degree Course in Ostetricia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Ostetrica/o) has a national entry test requirement. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE INDICATED IN THE ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE COURSE. Check your country specific document requirements for bachelor degree enrollments. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the scanned version of your original documents.

Territory requirements

This registration is dedicated to prospective students who have obtained the final diploma outside of Italy in order to asses the eligibility of their diploma. At the end of the evaluation process, a letter will be issued by the University of Pavia. This letter, among other things, must be used during the pre-enrollment and visa procedures at the Italian authority in their Country (Consulate, Embassy, authorized agency).

Language requirements

Italian Non-eu students residing abroad who would like to enroll in a study course completely taught in Italian, have to prove their knowledge of the language through an Italian language test. The test will be organized by CISIA, in collaboration with the University of Pavia. To find out the dates and how to register consult the website at this page . The following categories are excluded from this obligation: 1. students who intend to enroll in degree courses in English; 2. students in possession of an Italian language certification of level B2 or higher (such as CILS, CELI, Roma3 or PLIDA)

Other requirements	If you wish to find out the exact number consult this link.

More information	ostetricia.cdl.unipv.it

Overview

The Degree in “Ostetricia” is a three-year professionalizing degree course.
The educational activities are divided into theoretical lessons and practical training, integrating the contents in compliance with the training objectives.
The theoretical lessons, elective teaching activities, and seminars are carried out by university professors and SSN employees who update their contents according to the Medicine of Evidence in order to achieve the qualifying training objectives.
The midwives are entrusted with official courses related to the scientific-disciplinary sector of their relevance, thus contributing to complete the professional training.
The internship and the professional laboratory work are carried out by the students at: the birth point of a third level center; a IRCCS (hospital); an accredited structure;or obstetric, gynecological and neonatological Operating Units, supported by a tutor belonging to the same professional profile in a 1: 1 or 2: 1 ratio.

Programme structure

Study plan and further information are available at this link

Career opportunities

The midwife practices the profession in public and private hospitals as an employee or as a freelancer, on the territory in family counseling centers, as a freelancer in full autonomy in assistance to pregnancy, childbirth, home delivery, or in Maternity Homes.