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Tecniche Ortopediche (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico Ortopedico)

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.

More information

tecnicheortopediche.cdl.unipv.it 

Overview

The course is divided into three academic years, during which the student acquires the theoretical and practical notions needed to carry out the profession of Orthopedic Technician, according to the provisions of the current legislation.
The student’s training is both theoretical and practical and attendance to lectures, interactive courses, seminars and practical training, held at affiliated Orthopedic Workshops, are mandatory activities, during which the student works under the supervision of a qualified Tutor, achieving the training objectives expected for the three years of the course.
At the end of the course the discussion of a thesis and the passing of the State Exam are scheduled, qualifying graduates for the profession of Orthopedic technician, which take place in the presence of teachers, representatives of the Medical Profession of Orthopedic Technician and a commissioner appointed by the Ministry of health.

Programme structure

Study plan and further information are available at this link

Career opportunities

The orthopedic technician shall find employment in:
- Public or private structures, both in dependency and freelance
- In Universities in the specific sector of teaching, tutorship or coordination of the degree course in Orthopedic Techniques;
- In the production industries of garrisons, orthoses, guardians or prostheses;
- In marketing agencies operating in the sector.

Apply now! Academic year 2025/26
Application period has ended
Notes

Information on the application process for A.Y. 2025/2026 will be available in June 2025

Apply now! Academic year 2025/26
Application period has ended
Notes

Information on the application process for A.Y. 2025/2026 will be available in June 2025