M.Sc in Perfusion Technology Admission 2021

• M.Sc. in Perfusion Technology is the postgraduate full-time academic programme which has the duration of 2 years. The course follows the semester system with a total of 4 semesters. The total tuition fee charged for this programme is approximately INR 3 Lacs.
• Individuals who are specialized in Perfusion Technology are titled as “Perfusionists”. Perfusionists are also known as the clinical perfusionist, cardiovascular perfusionist or clinical perfusion scientist.
• The term perfusionist is derived from the word “Perfusion” which means to pump a liquid into an organ.They are professionally trained healthcare worker in heart and respiratory surgeries.
• The main role of perfusionists is to operate cardiopulmonary bypass machine (heart-lung machine) for keeping the patient alive during cardiac surgery and other serious procedures such as open-heart surgery.
• The course will comprise of both theoretical knowledge and practical training in clinical sciences.

Students will gain the in-depth understanding of the following subjects:

• Cardiac Surgery
• Cardiology
• Introduction to OT and Perfusion Technology
• Pharmacology and Cardiovascular Drugs
• Organ Transplantation
• Clinical Application of Perfusion Technology

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. in Perfusion Technology:

The minimum qualification required to be eligible for this course is bachelor’s degree in perfusion technology. Candidates who are appearing last year examination for graduation are also eligible to apply. Students have to pass the B.Sc. in Perfusion technology with the minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

Admission Procedure for M.Sc. in Perfusion Technology:

• Admissions are done on the basis of marks obtained at the qualifying examination.
• Some reputed institutions regulate their own entrance test and select the students on the basis of marks secured in the entrance test.
• To be eligible for admission, students have to submit their filled-in application before the last date.

Job Opportunities after M.Sc. in Perfusion Technology:

• The scope of this course is tremendous in India and abroad. There is a huge demand for trained and skilled perfusionists in India as well as abroad countries. It is a demanding career in the field of medicine.
• Perfusionist can find employment in medical colleges, nursing homes, military hospitals, rehabilitation centers, multi-specialty hospitals, individual cardiac surgeons, clinics and health department, private and government hospitals. They can primarily work in cardiac operating theatres as a part of open heart surgery team.
• A quailed professional in perfusion technology may acquire the teaching position at an accredited educational institution and may teach undergraduate students. If a candidate is interested in research work then, he/she can go doctoral degree in the same field.

Salary Offered to Perfusionists:
The professionals in this field may earn a lucrative salary package in India as well as abroad countries. In the US, a newly graduated perfusionist can earn an annual salary of around $60,000 to $75,000. Those who are experienced may get high salary package. In India, an experienced perfusionist can earn anywhere in between Rs 20,000/- to Rs 50,000/- per month.