2027–2028 intake · Applications forthcoming2027–2028 intakeA PISAM-ISPA consortium school · Université Polytechnique ISPA network
EMISSASchool of Medicine & Health Science Innovation · Abidjan
Programmes

Pathways of excellence, from certificate to doctorate.

Three cycles organised according to EMISSA's design document, and six expertise pillars covering the whole care journey.

Doctoral Cycle

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy.

Long, demanding and deeply clinical studies leading to the State Doctor's degree.

Doctoral Cycle

Doctor of Medicine

The flagship pathway, with clinical immersion at PISAM from Year 2, clerkships, internship and thesis.

Length
7 years + thesis
Entry
Science baccalaureate
Clinical
PISAM from Year 2
Doctoral Cycle

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Pre-clinical lab on phantom heads, then dental clinic and implantology.

Length
6 years + thesis
Entry
Science baccalaureate
Clinical
Clinic from Year 4
Doctoral Cycle

Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical sciences, hospital pharmacy, clinical biology and industry.

Length
6 years + thesis
Entry
Science baccalaureate
Clinical
PISAM hospital pharmacy
Professional Bachelor & Master

The elite tracks.

Biomedical engineering, telemedicine, digital health and AI, imaging, laboratory, QHSE, public health: the careers transforming hospitals.

Pillar 1 · The Heart of Care

Nursing & Midwifery Sciences

Front-line professionals: daily patient care, emergencies and maternity.

  • Professional Bachelor in Nursing Sciences
  • Professional Bachelor in Midwifery
Pillar 2 · Diagnosis

Medical Technology, Imaging & Laboratory

High-precision careers that detect disease, analyse samples and run hospital laboratories.

  • Bachelor in Biomedical Laboratory Science
  • Bachelor in Medical Imaging & Radiography
Pillar 3 · The Medicine of the Future

Innovation, e-Health & Digital

The avant-garde pillar, where medicine, engineering and artificial intelligence meet.

  • Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor in Telemedicine & Health Technology Innovation
  • Master in Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence
  • Master in Bioinformatics & Data Science
  • Master in Biomedical Engineering & Medical Devices
  • Master in Telemedicine & e-Health
Pillar 4 · Treatment

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation

From medicines to oral health and physical rehabilitation.

  • Bachelor in Nutrition & Dietetics
Pillar 5 · Leadership

Hospital Management & QHSE

Patient safety, strict infection control and the administration of clinics.

  • Bachelor in Healthcare Facility Management
  • Bachelor in Healthcare QHSE & Infection Control
Pillar 6 · People & Prevention

Social Action & Community Health

Support for vulnerable people, mental health, social medicine and epidemic prevention.

  • Bachelor in Public Health & Field Epidemiology
Short Cycle · 6–18 months

Allied health careers.

Short initial programmes inspired by Collège La Cité (Canada): one trade, one hospital placement, one job.

PillarProgrammesLength
Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
The Heart of Care
Nursing Auxiliary
Care Assistant
Childcare Auxiliary
Patient Transport Agent
10 months · 12 months · 6 months
Medical Technology, Imaging & Laboratory
Diagnosis
Laboratory Assistant
Sterile Processing Technician (operating theatres)
12 months · 6 months
Innovation, e-Health & Digital
The Medicine of the Future
Telehealth & Teleconsultation Operator
Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician
18 months · 9 months
Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Treatment
Pharmacy Assistant (retail)
Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Dental Assistant
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Assistant
12 months · 18 months
Hospital Management & QHSE
Leadership
Medical Secretary
Medical Billing, Health Insurance & CMU
Hospital Reception & Admissions
QHSE / Infection Prevention Agent
6 months · 9 months
Social Action & Community Health
People & Prevention
Social Care Auxiliary
Community Health Worker
Mental Health & Addictions Worker
Social & Family Mediator
12 months · 6 months · 9 months
Interactive catalogue

Find your programme.

Doctorate7 years + thesis

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Clinical immersion at PISAM from Year 2, then clerkships and internship across the hospital's departments.

Medicine
Doctorate6 years + thesis

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Phantom-head simulators, dental clinic and implantology alongside the odonto-stomatology department.

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Doctorate6 years + thesis

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Hospital pharmacy, clinical biology and industry: a clinical pharmacist at the heart of the care team.

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Professional Bachelor in Nursing Sciences

Clinical reasoning, technical care and supervised hospital placements.

Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Professional Bachelor in Midwifery

Pregnancy follow-up, delivery and neonatal care in maternity wards.

Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Biomedical Laboratory Science

Haematology, biochemistry, microbiology and laboratory quality assurance.

Medical Technology, Imaging & Laboratory
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Medical Imaging & Radiography

Radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound and radiation protection.

Medical Technology, Imaging & Laboratory
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering

Design, maintenance and safety of medical equipment.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Telemedicine & Health Technology Innovation

Teleconsultation, tele-expertise, connected devices and digital patient pathways.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Nutrition & Dietetics

Clinical nutrition, diet therapy and nutrition education (joint degree possible).

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Healthcare Facility Management

Hospital finance, human resources, health insurance and universal coverage (CMU).

Hospital Management & QHSE
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Healthcare QHSE & Infection Control

Quality, patient safety, hygiene and hospital risk management.

Hospital Management & QHSE
Bachelor3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in Public Health & Field Epidemiology

Epidemiological surveillance, health promotion and community programmes.

Social Action & Community Health
Master2 years · 120 ECTS

Master in Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence

Clinical AI, augmented imaging, electronic health records and data ethics.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Master2 years · 120 ECTS

Master in Bioinformatics & Data Science

Genomics, biostatistics, modelling and health data warehouses.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Master2 years · 120 ECTS

Master in Biomedical Engineering & Medical Devices

Device engineering, regulation and maintenance of technical platforms.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Master2 years · 120 ECTS

Master in Telemedicine & e-Health

Deploying telehealth networks and health-information interoperability.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Short cycle12 months · certificate

Nursing Auxiliary

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Short cycle10 months · certificate

Care Assistant

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Short cycle10 months · certificate

Childcare Auxiliary

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Short cycle6 months · certificate

Patient Transport Agent

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Short cycle12 months · certificate

Laboratory Assistant

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Medical Technology, Imaging & Laboratory
Short cycle6 months · certificate

Sterile Processing Technician (operating theatres)

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Medical Technology, Imaging & Laboratory
Short cycle9 months · certificate

Telehealth & Teleconsultation Operator

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Short cycle18 months · certificate

Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Innovation, e-Health & Digital
Short cycle12 months · certificate

Pharmacy Assistant (retail)

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Short cycle18 months · certificate

Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Short cycle12 months · certificate

Dental Assistant

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Short cycle12 months · certificate

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Assistant

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Pharmacy, Dentistry & Rehabilitation
Short cycle9 months · certificate

Medical Secretary

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Hospital Management & QHSE
Short cycle6 months · certificate

Medical Billing, Health Insurance & CMU

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Hospital Management & QHSE
Short cycle6 months · certificate

Hospital Reception & Admissions

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Hospital Management & QHSE
Short cycle9 months · certificate

QHSE / Infection Prevention Agent

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Hospital Management & QHSE
Short cycle9 months · certificate

Social Care Auxiliary

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Social Action & Community Health
Short cycle6 months · certificate

Community Health Worker

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Social Action & Community Health
Short cycle12 months · certificate

Mental Health & Addictions Worker

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Social Action & Community Health
Short cycle9 months · certificate

Social & Family Mediator

Short initial training inspired by Collège La Cité's (Canada) model of excellence, with a hands-on hospital placement.

Social Action & Community Health
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2027–2028 intake

Your calling deserves the finest ground.

Prepare your plans and application documents. Applications will be submitted through EMISSA Connect when the 2027–2028 campaign opens.