MA/MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion is a master's degree in Health Sciences programme offered by Michener Institute in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 5 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 81,175 per year (CAD 23,193 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 5 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 23,193 / year
International tuition: CAD 81,175 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Cardiovascular Perfusion program at Michener is Canada’s leading educational program for training clinical perfusionists. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with clinical training in cardiac centres, preparing graduates to manage cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support technologies and complex intraoperative monitoring. Through Michener’s strong clinical partnerships, the program provides extensive hands-on experience in high-volume cardiac surgery environments. Graduates are well positioned to meet the growing demand for perfusion across Ontario and are eligible to write the Canadian certification examination (Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion). The Cardiovascular program is accredited by Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is a quality improvement process that ensures educational programs meet national standards and that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies for safe and effective care at entry to practice.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (OMSAS scale) plus a minimum 70% (B-) in Gross Human Anatomy, Gross Human Physiology, Algebra or Calculus, General Physics (Newtonian laws, fluid dynamics/statics) and Chemistry (structure of matter, solutions, acid/base theory, thermodynamics) — or a BSc (CGPA 3.0+) plus a current RRT or RN credential with one year of critical-care experience within the last 5 years. Admission is decided on CGPA (40%), professional/academic experience (20%) and CASPer assessment result (40%); CASPer is mandatory.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall 2027
Application Deadline:February 1, 2027 (supporting documents due February 15, 2027; last CASPer test date February 18, 2027)
