Preparatory Year

The MCS training year provides, over 32 weeks, fundamental knowledge in the field of health, as well as work experience, both in general and specifically within the socio-health sector.

At the end of this training year, MCS students receive a certificate of completion.

With these two qualifications, candidates have the opportunity to enrol in one of the seven Bachelor’s degree programmes in the field of health: Occupational Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Nursing, and Medical Radiology Technology.

The MCS training year aims to develop fundamental skills in the field of health and provide work experience, both in general and specifically within the socio-health sector, through:

• the acquisition of theoretical, methodological, and technical foundational knowledge;
• practical work experience with individuals requiring healthcare support;
• exposure to teamwork and work organisation within socio-health institutions and organisations, as well as other institutions;
• self-awareness development through experience and the analysis of situations and human interactions encountered.

Additionally, this training year should enable candidates to confirm their choice of orientation within the health sector and, more specifically, in one of its professional fields.

The MCS training year consists of four modules:

• 4 weeks of theoretical courses and 10 weeks of practical courses at the school (a total of 14 weeks of coursework);
• 8 weeks of placement in a socio-health institution (organised by HEdS-Genève);
• 6 weeks of work placement in a broader professional environment (organised by the student);
• 4 weeks dedicated to the completion of a Personal Project (PP).

Students are divided into three cohorts and undertake courses or placements at different times throughout the year.

The programme includes both students required to complete the MCS and those aiming to obtain an MSSA qualification.

Theoretical and practical courses (under development)
Work placement in a professional environment (under development)
Placement in a socio-health institution (under development)
The Personal Project (PP) and Maturity Work (TM) (under development)

To successfully complete the year, students must achieve a minimum grade of 4 in the four course units (overall average), the healthcare placement, and the Personal Project.

The work placement in a professional environment must be certified by the employer.

Successful completion of the MCS allows candidates to proceed with the admission process for the Bachelor's degree programme.

The MSSA (Maturité spécialisée santé) training year provides, over 32 weeks, foundational knowledge in the field of health as well as work experience, both in general and more specifically within the social and health care sectors.

At the end of this training year, MSSA students are awarded the Health Specialised Maturity Certificate by their respective School of General Education (École de culture générale – ECG).

The aim of the MSSA training year is to develop basic skills in the health sector and to offer an introduction to the professional world, particularly within the social and health care environment, through:

• acquiring theoretical, methodological and technical fundamentals;
• engaging in practical work with individuals requiring health care;
• gaining experience in teamwork and work organisation within social and health care institutions or other organisations;
• developing self-awareness through experiences and reflection on human situations and relationships encountered during the course.

In addition, the year is intended to help candidates confirm both their interest in the health field and their choice of a specific health profession.

The MSSA training year is composed of four modules:

• 4 weeks of theoretical courses and 10 weeks of practical courses at the school (14 weeks of classes in total);
• 8 weeks of internship in a social and health care institution (organised by the Geneva School of Health Sciences – HEdS-Genève);
• 6 weeks of internship in the general labour market (organised by the student);
• 4 weeks dedicated to the specialised maturity project in health.

Students are divided into three cohorts and undertake courses or internships at different times of the year.

The programme brings together students following the Health Specialised Maturity (MSSA) curriculum and those required to complete the compulsory specialised modules (MCS).

• Theoretical and practical courses (under development)
• Internship in the general labour market (under development)
• Internship in a social and health care institution (under development)
• Personal Project (PP) and the Specialised Maturity Project (TM) (under development)

To successfully complete the year, students must achieve a minimum average grade of 4 in all four course units and pass the health internship. In addition, the Specialised Maturity Project must receive a satisfactory evaluation.

Successful completion of the MSSA allows candidates to apply for admission to a bachelor’s programme.