Cardiovascular Perfusion - M6050
Master's degree
The Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion, offered by the Monash Victorian Heart Institute, equips you with the advanced knowledge and technical skills required to demonstrate clinical competence and certification as a clinical perfusionist with the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusionists (ANZBP).
Developed in response to the current shortage of trained perfusionists, Monash University has created a postgraduate degree that will allow you to study and work at the same time. This course is suitable for a range of health professionals who are passionate about patient-centred care and motivated to pursue a rewarding and in-demand career in clinical perfusion.
You will become a highly skilled member of a multidisciplinary team, managing the heart-lung bypass machine during surgical procedures. Equipped with extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and surgical techniques and technologies such as extracorporeal circulation (ECMO) and Ventricular Assisted Devices (VAD), you will play a critical role in ensuring successful outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery. This course has a focus on evidence-based practice and quality use of medicine. Teaching and learning in the Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion is based on the principles of student-centred adult learning, emphasising field innovations and problem solving, analysis and integration of information, as well as further developing you as a life-long learner.
The Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion also enables qualified perfusionists, already working in the industry, with a pathway to advance their clinical practice by incorporating educational approaches such as scenario-based debriefing, reflective practice and critical appraisal to support you in navigating complex clinical situations in the modern and ever-changing healthcare setting. It allows you to advance your research skills with knowledge of research design and methods with application units where you will undertake a research proposal project.
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
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Start date |
Semester two (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 72 points to complete. Duration: 2 years part-time. | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study* with at least a WAM 60 AND Secured a clinical perfusion traineeship (minimum 3 days per week) at an Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion (ANZBP) accredited training institution for the duration of the program *Relevant area of study must include human anatomy AND human physiology AND physics AND chemistry. Human Anatomy: Examples of studies that meet the anatomy area of study include the Monash units BMS2011, or BMA1011, or the Monash Human Biology Short Course. Human Physiology: Examples of studies that meet the physiology area of study include the Monash units BMS2031, or PHY2810, or the Monash Human Biology Short Course. Physics: Examples of studies that meet the physics area of study include the Monash units PHS1031, or PHS1001, or the Monash Bridging Physics for Medical Radiation Sciences. Chemistry: Examples of studies that meet the chemistry area of study include the Monash units CHM1011, or CHM2942 |
Entry level 2: 48 points to complete. Duration: 1.5 years part-time. | LOCAL CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST: Written verification of;
OVERSEAS TRAINED PERFUSIONIST (OTP) CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST: Written verification of employment must be provided to the university upon application, in the form of a
INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST: Written verification of employment must be provided to the university upon application, in the form of a
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English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Entry level 1 and Entry level 2:
To complete this program applicants are required to secure and maintain employment in clinical perfusion at an ANZBP accredited training institution throughout the duration of the course in order to complete the work-integrated learning requirements of the program. If employment ceases during the course, students may be required to take intermission until employment is secured, or withdraw from the program. A list of ANZBP accredited institutions is available at www.anzcp.org.
For any questions on certification eligibility and requirements please refer to the relevant ANZCP policies
Entry level 1:
Written verification of employment must be provided to the university upon application, in the form of a letter from the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion (ANZBP) confirming that the applicant is registered with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists (ANZCP) as a trainee clinical perfusionist at an accredited training institution, meeting training accreditation standards and supervision requirements.
Entry level 2:
LOCAL CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST:
Written verification of:
- current employment within Australia or New Zealand
- minimum three (3) years equivalent full-time clinical perfusion work experience current certification in clinical perfusion (CCP)
OVERSEAS TRAINED PERFUSIONIST (OTP) CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST:
Written verification of employment must be provided to the university upon application, in the form of a letter from the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion (ANZBP) confirming;
- The applicant is currently employed as a clinical perfusionist at a site within Australia or New Zealand and undergoing the OTP recognition pathway.
INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST:
Written verification of employment must be provided to the university upon application, in the form of a letter from the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion (ANZBP) confirming;
- The applicant is currently employed at an ANZBP accredited training institution. The applicant has provided verified proof of minimum three (3) years equivalent full-time clinical perfusion work experience.
Making the application
Future students
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Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$37,300
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
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