Online Perfusion Degree Advancement Option
Completely online degree advancement for clinical perfusionists interested in pursuing a masters degree.
Why Degree Advancement?
The online Master of Perfusion Science Degree Advancement Option allows working perfusionists, who have completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited perfusion program, the opportunity to advance their education and professional goals while working in their home communities.
Why Advance Your Degree at UNMC?
Individual Plan of Study
The program director will work with you, as a qualified candidate, to develop an Individual Plan of Study that includes coursework and a thesis project designed to match your clinical and educational background with your professional goals.
Examples of Program Completion TimelinesCompletely Online
This program is available through distance education technology and may be completed on a part-time basis by qualified perfusionists. We use a variety of distance learning technologies (mostly synchronous and asynchronous online activities, independent reading, and projects). You will write papers, complete projects, conduct research, communicate with professors and students online, work independently on assignments and with coworkers on group projects, do case presentations, take quizzes and exams, etc.
Program Snapshot
Applicants must be pre-approved for enrollment by the Clinical Perfusion program and must have entered the perfusion training with a Bachelor's degree.
Objectives
The Master of Perfusion Science Degree Advancement Option objectives are:
- To enable Perfusion professionals in good standing to earn a Master's of Perfusion Science degree.
- To utilize distance learning technologies; providing access to education and the opportunity for technologists to continue to work in their profession while they complete their degree.
- To provide Perfusion professionals the opportunity to advance professionally and personally, develop independent-thinking and critical-judgment skills, and to become more flexible and competitive in today’s healthcare environment.