Overview

Students act as the primary perfusionist in over 100 cases—all in the Milwaukee area—including a strong pediatric experience. Simulation will also be used to prepare students. Research and statistical techniques are also core to the program, which are critical for completing research projects and understanding scientific literature.

Milwaukee School of Engineering`s M.S. in Perfusion program prepares students in the following clinical areas:

cardiopulmonary bypass
patient monitoring
blood conservation (cell salvage, modified ultrafiltration and plasmapharesis)
intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP)
ventricular assist devices (VAD)
total artificial heart placement (TAH)
selection of equipment and biomaterials
extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Curriculum Format

Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Master of Science in Perfusion program starts in the fall of each academic year and is designed for full-time graduate students. It can be completed over six consecutive quarters, provided all program requirements are met. Academic courses meet on campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the various affiliated clinical sites—most are located within 25 miles of campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Physiology

Seminar on Medical Ethics

Advanced Physiology

Pathophysiology

Clinical Extra-Corporeal Perfusion

Pharmacology

Analysis of Biological Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants may apply at any time, but application review commonly occurs between December 15 and early January.

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
At least one undergraduate course in each of the following areas: physiology (or anatomy and physiology), chemistry, mathematics and physics. Recommended course work includes biochemistry and statistics.
GRE general test scores having percentiles that average 50 percent or better.
Three letters of recommendation, if possible, two should be from faculty who can judge the applicant’s academic abilities. The third may be from a faculty member or a supervisor/employer who can speak to the applicant’s professionalism, ability to work on a team, and related professional characteristics.

Tuition Fees

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59835 USD / year

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59835 USD / year

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59835 USD / year

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Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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Milwaukee School of Engineering`s M.S. in Perfusion program prepares students in the following clinical areas:

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