MSc Cardiovascular Perfusion (Online) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Ranked 7th globally in the Times Higher Education subject rankings for research quality in medical and health subjects ( THE 2026). The MSc in Cardiovascular Perfusion provides a high-quality, research-led education that will equip you with enhanced knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the current approaches and emerging research relating to cardiovascular medicine and perfusion science. Teaching and learning includes: Academic and research skills training including study design and data analysis.

What you will study

The programme is delivered online part-time over two years. You will study six mandatory taught units and complete a research project.

Career pathways

This programme is intended for students with an interest in enhancing their theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular disease and perfusion science, such as international practising perfusionists who wish to study a higher degree in their field of interest for professional development. Please note that the MSc Cardiovascular Perfusion (online) does not provide practical clinical training and does not lead to accreditation to practise as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist in Great Britain or Ireland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in a medicine-related, clinical or bioscience subject, including nursing and perfusion-related subjects. This programme is intended for international applicants who are currently training in or working as a perfusionist. If you are not currently working as a perfusionist, we would recommend you consider applying to the MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine or MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine (Online) instead. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,600 a year (2027/28). part-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 7,600 a year (2027/28). part-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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