PASS/LAS system to be replaced

The PASS/LAS system, introduced six years ago, will be replaced by a new health gateway degree (LPS) starting in the 2027-2028 academic year. This change was confirmed by decree No. 2026-988, published in the Official Journal on October 24, 2026.

Student organizations welcome the change

The Federation of General Student Associations (Fage) and four health student organizations, including Anepf, expressed support for the reform in a joint statement on October 27. They had been advocating for this change since 2020, though they emphasized the need for adequate resources to implement the new system.

Structure of the new LPS degree

The future LPS degree will consist of 60 ECTS credits, divided into three main areas: 24 to 30 credits focused on health teaching, 24 to 30 on another university discipline, and 6 to 12 on transversal skills. Students may combine health studies with fields such as sciences, psychology, law, or STAPS (Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities).

Tight deadlines for universities

Student organizations have raised concerns about the timeline for implementing the new degree. Universities have less than a year to design new curricula, adapt teaching methods, and establish selection processes. This has led to calls for sufficient funding to meet the reform's goals.

Fears of reduced capacity

Student unions warn that the reform must not lead to a reduction in the number of available places. They already highlight a lack of resources and spaces in higher education and oppose any decrease in the training capacity as a result of the reorganization.

Remaining details to be specified

Several practical aspects of the reform still need to be defined by decree, including the content of the teaching blocks and the organization of the new license. The government plans to allow students to choose a single LPS path on Parcoursup, with sub-choices for specific disciplines.

Physiotherapy access under scrutiny

The inclusion of physiotherapy in the new access path is a point of concern. While the government intends to integrate it in the long term, students are demanding the immediate publication of specific regulations for this track.

Pharmacists' path to be simplified

The reform is expected to simplify the path for future pharmacists, but the success of the change depends on whether sufficient human, pedagogical, and financial resources are allocated. The ability of universities to train the next generation of health professionals is ultimately at stake.