UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

BS (Cardiac Perfusion)

Degree Type Undergraduate
Duration 8 Semesters (4 Years)
Total Credit Hours 103
School / Faculty School of Allied Health Sciences → Faculty of Sciences

Overview

The BS (Cardiac Perfusion) program trains students to operate heart-lung bypass machines and manage extracorporeal circulation during cardiac surgery, combining cardiovascular physiology coursework with intensive clinical training. The curriculum is aligned with HEC Allied Health Sciences standards across its eight-semester structure. Students train on perfusion equipment in dedicated labs before advancing to intensive clinical placements within cardiac surgical teams, gaining hands-on experience with a highly specialized technology under close supervision. This focused, technically demanding training fills a persistent skills gap in Pakistan's cardiac care sector, positioning graduates for a distinctive, in-demand allied health career.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Intermediate (FSc Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 50% marks, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics required
  • Passing MUST's admission test/interview as per current admission policy

Career Prospects

Clinical Perfusionist (cardiac surgery teams)
Cardiac Surgical Unit Support Roles
Critical/Cardiac Care Technology Roles
Further study/specialization in Cardiovascular Technology

Who Should Consider This Program?

Key Skills

Composure Under Pressure
Attention to Detail
Technical Precision
Teamwork

Interests

Healthcare & Patient Care
Biology & Life Sciences
Surgery & Critical Care
Technology & Equipment
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