Midwestern University Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science

Midwestern UniversityMaster of Science in Cardiovascular Science

Overview

The College of Health Sciences’ Cardiovascular Science Programprepares you to flourishin the ever-changing field of cardiopulmonary surgery. Our curriculum is a full-time professional program of didactic and laboratory education that exposes you tonew surgical techniques and technologies, first through clinical observation and then through rotations at affiliated hospitals across the country. We help youmaster the skillsto build a career as a perfusionist.

The College of Health Sciences’ Cardiovascular Science Program prepares you to flourish in the ever-changing field of cardiopulmonary surgery. Our curriculum is a full-time professional program of didactic and laboratory education that exposes you to new surgical techniques and technologies , first through clinical observation and then through rotations at affiliated hospitals across the country. We help you master the skills to build a career as a perfusionist.

DEGREE

Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science (M.S.)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Minimum science GPA of 2.75 Minimum science GPA of 2.75
GRE general test scores earned within the last three years GRE general test scores earned within the last three years
Successful completion of prerequisite courses Successful completion of prerequisite courses

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

7 continuous quarters including 48 weeks of clinical rotations

CLASS SIZE

2019 CLASS PROFILE

Female: 50% Female: 50%
Male: 50% Male: 50%
Average Age: 27 Average Age: 27
Average Overall GPA: 3.44 Average Overall GPA: 3.44
Average science GPA: 3.36 Average science GPA: 3.36
Class Size: 32 Class Size: 32
Top Home State: Arizona 28%, Michigan 13% and Texas 13% Top Home State: Arizona 28%, Michigan 13% and Texas 13%

PROFESSIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Heart-related surgeries Heart-related surgeries
Blood therapies Blood therapies
Artificial hearts Artificial hearts
Mechanical circulatory assist Mechanical circulatory assist
Cancer therapies Cancer therapies
Heart, lung, heart-lung transplants Heart, lung, heart-lung transplants
Blood conservation Blood conservation
ECMO ECMO
Teaching & Research Teaching & Research
Clinical Education Clinical Education

GRADUATION RATE

For the Class of 2018, 32 students matriculated and 26 students graduated for an 81% graduation rate.

BOARD PASS RATE (2004-2017)

The percentages below reflect the average percentage pass rate based on first-time test-takers from 2004-2017

MWU graduates: 92% MWU graduates: 92%
National average: 83% National average: 83%

MWU OUTCOMES (2018)

Of the 26 graduated students, 26 are actively employed as perfusionists. This represents a 100% hire percentage.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Cardiovascular Science Program, applicants must submit documentation of the following:

Completion of a bachelor’s level or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university Completion of a bachelor’s level or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Minimum cumulative GPA and science GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 Minimum cumulative GPA and science GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00
Competitive test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) no more than three years prior to planned enrollment year Competitive test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) no more than three years prior to planned enrollment year
Completion of the online application for admission Completion of the online application for admission
Two letters of recommendation Two letters of recommendation
Completion of the minimum number ofprerequisite coursesat a regionally accredited college or university. All prerequisites must be completed with a C or better. Grades of C- are not acceptable for any prerequisite courses Completion of the minimum number of prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited college or university. All prerequisites must be completed with a C or better. Grades of C- are not acceptable for any prerequisite courses
Completion of the Program’s interview process (by invitation only) Completion of the Program’s interview process (by invitation only)
Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check
Commitment to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy Commitment to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Program graduates are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands that will be placed upon them in an ever-changing field where surgical techniques, cardiopulmonary bypass techniques and new technologies are constantly being advanced.

The 21-month curriculum leading to a Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science degree is a full-time professional program of seven continuous quarters. The program begins with three quarters of didactic and laboratory education at the Glendale, Arizona campus. The student is exposed to clinical medicine during the first three quarters through clinical observation at affiliated hospitals in the Phoenix area.

The summer quarter of the student’s second year begins the four-quarter clinical rotation segment held at various affiliated hospitals located across the country. Relocation during clinical rotations will be necessary. This is a rigorous and demanding program; however, graduates are rewarded with the satisfaction that comes with accomplishment and an excellent start to their professional careers.

PLANNED PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS

The Cardiovascular Science Program continuously evaluates curriculum and processes to ensure students are receiving appropriate training to adequately prepare them for providing patient care and for certification examinations. Preceptor, alumni, and student evaluations are reviewed and appropriate changes instituted, if necessary. Program improvements for next year include the following:

Online learning modules for second-year students to enhance their knowledge of new clinical technologies and techniques, Online learning modules for second-year students to enhance their knowledge of new clinical technologies and techniques,
Implementation of a new software program to facilitate the process of collecting, assessing and reporting data for students during clinical rotations, Implementation of a new software program to facilitate the process of collecting, assessing and reporting data for students during clinical rotations,
Student utilization of iPad for some didactic, laboratory and clinical evaluations, Student utilization of iPad for some didactic, laboratory and clinical evaluations,
Time for first-year students to interface with the Simulator increased, Time for first-year students to interface with the Simulator increased,
Improved simulation software to provide first-year students an enhanced exposure to simulated patient care during cardiopulmonary bypass. Improved simulation software to provide first-year students an enhanced exposure to simulated patient care during cardiopulmonary bypass.

DEFINITION OF A PERFUSIONIST

A perfusionist is a skilled person, qualified by academic and clinical education, who operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. The perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions, and is responsible in consultation with the physician for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Education in technological services and skills to support or substitute for patient cardiopulmonary function Education in technological services and skills to support or substitute for patient cardiopulmonary function
Largest perfusion education program in the country offering a master’s degree Largest perfusion education program in the country offering a master’s degree
State-of-the-Art Simulation Technology for cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO State-of-the-Art Simulation Technology for cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO

MISSION

The Midwestern University Cardiovascular Science Program educates students to be compassionate, competent in behavior skills, clinically proficient and professional members of the cardiac surgery team in the practice of cardiovascular perfusion.

The goals of the program are to:

The goals of the program are to :

Maintain a high quality perfusion educational program Maintain a high quality perfusion educational program
Prepare students to be life-long learners, educators, researchers, and leaders Prepare students to be life-long learners, educators, researchers, and leaders
Assess and incorporate current trends in clinical practice and technology Assess and incorporate current trends in clinical practice and technology
Become international leaders in perfusion education Become international leaders in perfusion education
Maintain appropriate enrollment of students to balance professional supply and demand Maintain appropriate enrollment of students to balance professional supply and demand
Monitor governmental policies related to our business Monitor governmental policies related to our business Learn More About the School/Program

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