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Objectives of Bachelor in Perfusion Technology

The B Perf Tech program aims to:

  • Help students become skilled perfusion technologists who can manage heart and lung machines for patients during major heart, lung, and transplant surgeries.
  • Give students a solid understanding of how the heart and lungs work and what goes wrong when they're not functioning properly.
  • Teach students how to use and take care of the machines used during surgeries, like heart-lung machines.
  • Improve students' problem-solving abilities and their capacity to work well with a surgical team.
  • Get students ready to handle the challenges of working in a busy and high-pressure medical environment.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor in Perfusion Technology

Eligibility Criteria:

  • To qualify, students must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in school and obtained at least 50% or a 2.4 CGPA/GPA from a recognized educational institution.
  • Alternatively, students who have completed A-levels or a similar grading system can also be eligible. They should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and achieved a minimum of 50% or a 2.4 CGPA/GPA or its equivalent.
  • For those pursuing health science-related qualifications or diplomas (such as General Medicine, Medical Laboratory Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Radiography, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy), they need to score at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Additionally, they must have achieved a minimum of 50% or a 2.4 CGPA/GPA in their Class 12 Science Group exams or its equivalent. Being registered with the relevant council is also required.

Entrance Exam:

Candidates who wish to enroll themselves within the B Perfusion technology program need to pass the entrance exam conducted by the Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine (Tu IoM) and administered by Medical Education Commission (MEC).

Career and Scope

Individuals who have completed a Bachelor of Science in Perfusion Technology program are highly sought after in the job market and can anticipate earning a competitive income. They have the opportunity to work in diverse environments such as hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.

There are a wide range of available job positions within the field of perfusion technology. They are:

  • Perfusionist
  • Perfusion Technician
  • Clinical Perfusionist
  • Research and Education Perfusionist

Along with the above positions, B Perfusion Technology also specialize in certain jobs such as:

  • Cardiopulmonary By-Pass (CBP) Perfusionist
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) perfusionist
  • Isolated limb perfusion (ILP) perfusionis