MAS FH in Cardiovascular Perfusion - English

Start: August 2026
Duration: 6 semesters
Presence: part-time
Place: Zurich
ECTS: 90
Fee: upon request

Advantages

Employment

up to 80 % professional employment possible – minor loss of income for students

High practical relevance

Practice and transfer-oriented studies: Students work on topics from their own field of practice

Experienced lecturers

Lecturers from the field with sound professional, methodological and didactic competence

High flexibility

Fixed attendance days, focused online teaching combined with flexible self-paced learning

International recognition

Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences is accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council

Developing the practice with the cardiotechnical studies

The Master in Cardiovascular Perfusion focuses on clinical-technical skills in invasive cardiac therapy. You will develop and expand your competence to become a clinical perfusionist.

Perfusion technology expert with heart, head and hand

The MAS FH Cardiovascular Perfusion enables you to train as a cardiovascular technician at university level. In addition to in-depth specialist knowledge, the course of study takes up current national and international procedures and shows you how modern cardiovascular technology can be established in your company. The course meets the requirements of the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP) and provides you with international skills in the field of cardiovascular technology.

MAS FH in Cardiovascular Perfusion - successful combination of theory and clinical experience

The MAS FH in Cardiovascular Perfusion is a successful combination of theory and clinical experience. This Master's programme prepares graduates for advanced practice in invasive cardiac therapies, further developing their medical and technical expertise in clinical perfusion. This programme, unique in Switzerland, builds on participants' existing professional experience and prior knowledge. The programme is taught in English.

Admission requirements

University degree and sufficient professional experience in a field relevant to the education programme
or
Without a university degree, especially with a degree in higher vocational education and with sufficient professional experience in a field relevant to the education programme. Admission may be subject to certain conditions, particularly where scientific knowledge is inadequate.

Postgraduate studies in intensive, emergency or anaesthesia care

Prospect of internship in the field of cardiovascular perfusion

Other admission routes and detailed information about the admissions requirements can be found on the Department of Health information page.

The postgraduate course MAS FH in Cardiovascular Perfusion has been developed to enable qualified Cardiovascular Perfusion professionals to obtain an officially recognised degree. In cardiac surgery, sophisticated techniques are increasingly being developed to support heart and lung function. Alongside the demand for detailed expertise, there is a tendency towards minimally invasive procedures that can be applied more frequently. These changes are constantly altering the technical environment, requirements and relationship with patients. The course has been designed to fulfil the requirements of the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP). It is designed to support surgical practice and extend the professional competencies of CPs. These competencies are tailored for work in heart and lung support in hospital and outpatient settings. The MA degree includes the EBCP certificate.

Certificate of Accreditation (PDF)

Collaboration of hospitals

Swiss hospitals with cardiac surgery have decided to provide apprenticeship places for the MA FH of Advanced Studies in Cardiovascular Perfusion (MAS CP) across language borders. On the 8th of July 2015, the cooperation between hospitals and Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences has been celebrated with representatives of the hospitals at a “kick off” event.

Awarding degree

Master of Advanced Studies Kalaidos FH in Cardiovascular Perfusion

➔ Course Content

Links

www.swissperfusion.ch; www.sghc.ch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to start with the studies at the Careum School of Health without being employed as a Perfusionist?

Yes, however, according to our admission requirements, at the time of registration you must show the prospect of internship in the field of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Can I start at any time or are the modules built on each other?

Yes, you can start later in the programme. However, we do not recommend to start after the beginning of module 4.

Does the Careum School of Health Master Diploma include the Certification of the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP)?

Yes, the school program is accredited by the EBCP as well as by the Swiss Confederation, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

When do the course modules start?

All the modules days of class are listed in the course programme (see download section on the right). Students without a Bachelor Degree have to complete the admission module «Research Results».