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PERFUSION SCIENCES PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Our perfusion program is the first in the United States that is structured with a dual track, resulting in a Master's of Science degree in Medical Pharmacology, plus the technical and clinical training in Cardiovascular Perfusion. Located in Tucson, Arizona, we are an integrated graduate research program incorporating the investigation of pharmacological, biomaterials, laboratory and clinical aspects of extracorporeal circulation. This discipline will prepare students for professional practice in perfusion with a wide range of experiences including: cardiovascular research, systems design and development, cardiopulmonary bypass, and life support systems. The Arizona Health Sciences Center is an outstanding site for this integrated approach, due to its research and clinical strengths in the following: pharmacology, open-heart surgery, heart transplantation, artificial hearts, and related engineering sciences.
This Perfusion Program has faculty members from the Pharmacology and Surgery Departments that are internationally recognized with diverse clinical and research interests. The research facilities are equipped and staffed to provide an excellent opportunity for a superb graduate research experience.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:
Applicants must possess a B.S. degree. It is recommended that applicants have recent academic training in chemistry through organic and biochemistry, biology through anatomy and physiology, and mathematics through physics. Some clinical experience is recommended.
Three (3) students are normally admitted for the fall semester.
To apply to our program the following are required:
- On-Line Graduate application for admission, accompanied by the appropriate application fee ($75).
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
- Results of the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Three letters of recommendation (at least two from your science professors).
- A statement from you explaining why you wish to do graduate work in the Perfusion Science Program.
TUITION:
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
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Fall 2013 Semester
Graduate, Regular
Resident
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Units
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Total
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1 unit
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$843.85
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2 units
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$1,657.85
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3 units
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$2,471.85
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4 units
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$3,285.85
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5 units
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$4,099.85
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6 units
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$4,913.85
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7+ units
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$5,762.85
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Fall 2013 Semester
Graduate, Regular
Non-Resident
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Units
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Total
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1 unit
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$1,558.85
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2 units
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$3,087.85
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3 units
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$4,616.85
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4 units
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$6,145.85
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5 units
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$7,674.85
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6 units
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$9,203.85
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7 units
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$10,770.85
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8 units
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$12,236.85
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9+ units
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$13,698.85
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Tuition Rates may be higher for any given year later than that quoted above
Please contact the University of Arizona Bursar's for the latest tuition rates.
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COURSE SCHEDULE:
At least 30 hours of graduate work, of which 15 must be in the major field, is required. The minimum number of thesis (PHCL 910) units is 3, toward degree requirements. Electives are available to complement the various areas of pharmacology.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR
PERFUSION PROGRAM
Summer Session I - First Year
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(1 unit) |
Summer Session II - First Year
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(1 unit) |
Fall Semester - First Year
| PHCL 601 |
Pharmacology: Principles and Basic Therapeutics |
(6 units) |
| PHCL 670 |
Principles of Perfusion |
(5 units) |
| PHCL 671 |
Perfusion Laboratory |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(3 units) |
| PHCL 596C |
Pharmacology Seminar |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 696A |
Laboratory Meetings |
(1 unit) |
Spring Semester - First Year
| PHCL 596C |
Pharmacology Seminar |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 671 |
Perfusion Laboratory |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 672 |
Principles of Perfusion II |
(2 units) |
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(3 units) |
| PHCL 696A |
Laboratory meetings |
(1 unit) |
| PSIO 511 |
Physiology |
(3 units) |
Summer Session I - Second Year
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(1 unit) |
Summer Session II - Second Year
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(1 unit) |
Fall Semester - Second Year
| EPID 576A |
Biostatistics |
(3 units) |
| PHCL 596C |
Pharmacology Seminar |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 671 |
Perfusion Laboratory |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(3 units) |
| PHCL 696A |
Laboratory Meetings |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 910 |
Thesis Research |
(3 units) |
Spring Semester - Second Year
| PHCL 596C |
Pharmacology Seminar |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 671 |
Perfusion Laboratory |
(1 unit) |
| PHCL 691L |
Perfusion Preceptorship |
(3 units) |
| PHCL 696A |
Laboratory Meetings |
(1 unit) |
Biochemistry, statistics and Physiology may be waived via petition (see section 7.5) and electives can be substituted.
Clinical Perfusion Preceptorship 691L includes a colloquium, which meets once per week throughout the year.
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REQUESTING AN APPLICATION
(Application Deadline: March 1st)
To request an application to the Perfusion Sciences Program at the University of Arizona CONTACT
Ray K Wong, Ph.D., CCP
Director, Perfusion Sciences Program
P.O. Box 245071
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 626 - 6494
e-mail: rkwong@email.arizona.edu
Last Updated: November 12, 2013
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