Curriculum
The first year begins in the fall, and the program of study includes a minimum of 86.5 credit hours over 21 months (including summer).
For individual course descriptions, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Master of Science - Clinical Perfusion
Year 1
Year 1 - Fall
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CVPR 621 Cardiovascular Perfusion Techniques I | 2 |
| CVPR 602 Physiological Assessment | 2 |
| BIOL 610 Selected Topics in Medical Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 601 Research Methods | 2 |
| CVPR 601 Professional Behaviors and Policy in Clinical Perfusion | 2 |
| CVPR 625 Clinical Applications in Perfusion I | 3 |
| CVPR 631 Clinical Simulation I: Fundamental Skills | 4 |
| PHRM 601 Principles of Pharmacology | 0.5 |
| Total | 19.5 |
Year 1 - Spring
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CVPR 622 Cardiovascular Perfusion Techniques II | 2 |
| PHRM 610 Selected Topics in Pharmacology | 3 |
| PATH 610 Selected Topics in Pathology | 3 |
| BIOL 602 Blood and Coagulation | 1 |
| BIOL 603 Introduction to Immunology | 1 |
| CVPR 640 Perfusion Research Proposal | 1 |
| CVPR 626 Clinical Applications in Perfusion II | 4 |
| CVPR 632 Clinical Simulation II: Case Management | 4 |
| Total | 19 |
Year 1 - Summer
| Summer Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CVPR 611 Extracorporeal Mechanical Circulatory Support | 2 |
| CVPR 603 Perfusion Safety | 2 |
| CVPR 627 Clinical Applications in Perfusion III | 2 |
| CVPR 641 Clinical Perfusion I+ | 1-7 variable |
| CVPR 633 Clinical Simulation III: ECMO | 2 |
| CVPR 634 Clinical Simulation IV: Crisis Management | 2 |
| CVPR 690 Capstone Experience* OR | 1/10 variable |
| CVPR 680 Research in Cardiovascular Perfusion* | 1/10 variable |
| Total | 18 |
Year 2
Year 2 - Fall
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CVPR 641 Clinical Perfusion I+ | 1-7 variable |
| CVPR 643 Clinical Perfusion IIA+ | 7 |
| CVPR 644 Clinical Perfusion IIB+ | 7 |
| CVPR 690 Capstone Experience* OR | 1-10 variable |
| CVPR 680 Research in Cardiovascular Perfusion* | 1-10 variable |
| Total | Minimum of 15 |
Year 2 - Spring
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CVPR 643 Clinical Perfusion IIA+ | 7 |
| CVPR 644 Clinical Perfusion IIB+ | 7 |
| CVPR 645 Clinical Perfusion III | 7 |
| CVPR 690 Capstone Project Presentation* OR | 1-10 variable |
| CVPR 680 Research in Cardiovascular Perfusion* | 1-10 variable |
| Total | Minimum of 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 86.5 |
*Either of these courses may be taken to fulfill the 10 credit-hour
Selected Elective
+ These courses can be taken either semester they are offered.
Have Questions
Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact a College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:
Maggie Moore
Graduate Admissions Advisor
[email protected]
315-464-4570
Derek Sexton
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
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