Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion - Residential

MUSC’s Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion (MS-CVP) prepares you to become a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP), operating the heart-lung machine and delivering cardiopulmonary life support during cardiac surgery. Over the course of the program, you’ll progress through rigorous didactic, simulation and clinical training, with in-depth investigations into pediatric perfusion, ventricular assist devices and intraoperative blood conservation. Founded in 1979, the program pairs a world-class simulation center with nationally recognized faculty, academic research and numerous clinical affiliates. Graduates finish with extensive hands-on experience and are immediately eligible to take the Basic Science ABCP certification exam upon graduation.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
CVP700	Clinical Monitoring	3
CVP702	Perfusion Technology I	3
CVP704	Research Methodology	3
CVP706	Perioperative Blood Management	2
CVP721	Perfusion Technology I Lab	1
CVP718	Pathophysiology	5
CVP723	Clinical Monitoring Lab	1
IP711	IP Foundations & Teamstepps	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		20

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
CVP703	Perfusion Technology II	3
CVP703L	Perfusion Technology II Lab	1
CVP708	Pathophysiology for Perfusion	4
CVP610	Pharmacology for Perfusion	4
CVP710	Fundamentals of Clinical Acid	1
CVP720	Advanced Pediatric Perfusion	2
CVP770	Masters Research Project II	3
CVP716	Seminar I	1
Semester Total		19

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
CVP714	Cardiac Assist Devices	2
CVP731	Extracorporeal Life Support	1
CVP733	Principles & Practices	3
CVP733L	Principles & Practices Lab	1
CVP771	Masters Research Project III	3
CVP760	Clinical Experience I	6
CVP722	Perfusion Simulation	2
Semester Total		18

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
CVP724	Quality Improvement & Inform	2
CVP762	Clinical Experience II A	6
CVP763	Clinical Experience II B	6
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
CVP728	Leadership & Health Services	2
CVP764	Clinical Experience III A	6
CVP765	Clinical Experience III B	6
Semester Total		14
Curriculum Total		85