France replaces PASS and LAS health entry routes with a single first-year degree from 2027
The French government has confirmed, through a decree dated 23 October 2026, a single new first-year entry route into medical, pharmacy, dentistry and midwifery studies called the licence portail santé. It replaces the existing PASS and LAS routes from the 2027 academic year, starting around 1 September 2027. Current PASS and LAS students can finish their programmes through 2028-2029.
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What does it mean?
If you want to study medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or midwifery in France, you will start with one shared first-year degree instead of PASS or LAS. ECTS are the credits that count toward a degree, and passing this year lets you either apply for a health course or continue in another degree.
Who is affected?
Students who want to enter medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or midwifery, and current PASS and LAS students.
What changes?
Before, students entered health studies through PASS or LAS; from the 2027 academic year, they will enter through the single licence portail santé.