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STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Under Graduate

8 Semesters, 4 years

128

Eligibility Criteria

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.

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Objectives

  • To develop competent cardiac perfusion technologists with strong theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
  • To prepare professionals capable of operating heart-lung machines and managing extracorporeal circulation during open-heart surgeries. 
  • To ensure quality patient care by training students in emergency handling and critical decision-making in cardiovascular settings. 
  • To promote a research-oriented mindset and ethical medical practice in cardiac sciences.

Role and Scope

Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in: •

  • Cardiac surgery and intensive care units 
  • Cardiovascular research centers 
  • Public and private hospitals with cardiac surgery departments 
  • Healthcare and biomedical technology industries 
  • Higher education and teaching roles in cardiac technology

Graduates can also pursue further studies in MS Cardiac Perfusion, Cardiovascular Sciences, or related allied health fields.

Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6101 Functional English 3(3+0)
GEC-6102 Quantitative Reasoning I 3(3+0)
IDAC-6201 Anatomy 3(2+1)
IDAC-6202 Biochemistry 3(2+1)
IDAC-6203 Physiology 3(2+1)
NCC-6401 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15 (12+3)

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6103 Expository Writing 3(3+0)
GEC-6104 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies 3(2+1)
GEC-6105/6106 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2(2+0)
GEC-6107 Introduction to Physics 3(2+1)
GEC-6108 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2(2+0)
CP-6301 Fundamental of Perfusion Technology 2(2+0)
NCC-6402 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15 (13+2)

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6109 Quantitative Reasoning II 3(3+0)
GEC-6110 Civics and Community Engagement 2(2+0)
GEC-6111 Entrepreneurship 2(2+0)
CP-6302 Applied Pharmacology 2(2+0)
CP-6303 Haematology 3(2+1)
CP-6304 Management of CPB Perfusion 3(2+1)
NCC-6403 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15(13+2)

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6112 International Relations 2(2+0)
GEC-6113 Applied Psychology 2(2+0)
CP-6305 Blood Gases and Blood Conservation 3(2+1)
CP-6306 Solution and Hemodilution Myocardial Perfusion 3(2+1)
CP-6307 Patient Care 2(2+0)
CP-6308 Applied Medicine 3(2+1)
NCC-6404 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation IV N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15(12+3)

Semester V

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CP-6309 Applied Surgery 3(3+0)
CP-6310 Ventricular Assist Devices 3(3+0)
CP-6311 Biosafety and Equipment Safety 3(3+0)
CP-6312 CPR, ACLS, PALS 3(3+0)
CP-6313 Cardiac Anesthesia 3(3+0)
CP-6314 Extracorporeal Circuitry and Laboratory Perfusion Technology 2(2+0)
  Total Credit Hours 17(16+1)

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
IDAC-6204 Biostatistics 3(3+0)
CP-6315 Pediatric Cardiology 3(2+1)
CP-6316 Electrocardiography 2(1+1)
CP-6317 ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) 3(2+1)
CP-6318 Behavioural Sciences and Medical Ethics 3(2+1)
CP-6319 Diagnostic Equipments in Cardiology 2(1+1)
  Total Credit Hours 17(12+5)

Semester VII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CP-6320 Research Methodology 2(2+0)
CP-6321 Interventional Procedures in Cath-Lab 2(2+0)
CP-6322 ICU Monitoring of Cardiac Patients 2(2+0)
CP-6323 Hospital Management 2(2+0)
CP-6324 Quality Assurance and Control 3(3+0)
ISC-6501 Internship - I 3(0+3)
  Total Credit Hours 17(13+4)

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CPC-6601 Capstone Project 3(0+3)
CP-6325 Evidence Based Practice 2(2+0)
CP-6326 Accreditation and Legal Frameworks in Healthcare 2(2+0)
CP-6327 Leadership, Communication and Teamwork 3(3+0)
CP-6328 Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Mechanical Support 3(3+0)
CP-6328 Self-care and Mental Health 2(2+0)
ISC-6502 Internship - II 3(0+0)
  Total Credit Hours 17(10+7)

SUMMARY

Item Details
Total Number of Credit Hours 128
Duration 4 Years
Semester Duration 16–18 Weeks
Number of Semesters 8
Course Load per Semester (Course Work) 15–18 Credit Hours
Number of Courses per Semester 4 to 6