Master of Science in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine

The Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine Program is committed to the education, mentoring and professional development of future cardiovascular perfusionists. Our goal is to produce highly skilled, competent next generation leaders in the field of cardiovascular science and perfusion medicine. A 21-month program, integrating didactic and clinical practicum course-work, provides the education for an entry-level applicant to achieve a Certificate in Perfusion Clinical Competence and a Master of Science Degree in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine from Hofstra University.The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies' Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine Program is committed to the education, mentoring, and professional development of future cardiovascular perfusionists. Our goal is to produce highly skilled, competent next-generation leaders in the field of cardiovascular science and perfusion medicine. A 21-month program, integrating didactic and clinical practicum course-work, provides the education for an entry-level applicant to achieve a Certificate in Perfusion Clinical Competence and a Master of Science Degree in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine from Hofstra University.

A Baccalaureate Degree that must include:minimum of 6 credits in Human Biology, lab not included. This may include Microbiology or Cell Biology.minimum of 6 credits of General Chemistry (inorganic or organic) lab not included. No Introductory course accepted.minimum of 3 credits in Human Anatomy and 3 credits in Human Physiology. May be taken as part of AP1 and AP2 or separately.minimum of 6 credits in Math (algebra or higher, statistics accepted)minimum of 3 credits in General Physics or Physics for life sciences, lab not included.Only course work with a grade of B or higher is acceptable. Grade point average of at least 3.0 from the above course work completed (scale based on A=4.0) and 3.0 overall GPA. Any prerequisite course work retaken for higher grade will be considered.Submission of college transcripts of all course work.