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Lipscomb University

1 University Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, United States

Lipscomb University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The campus is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville; it also maintains one satellite location called "Spark" in Downtown Nashville to serve the business community.[9] Total student enrollment for the fall 2022 semester was 4,704, which included 2,955 undergraduate students and 1,749 graduate students.

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About the Course

As a cardiovascular perfusionist and scientist, you’ll be a valued member of a cardiac surgical team. Perfusionists play a vital role to ensure a patient’s blood continues flowing throughout the body by utilizing artificial pumps during cardiac procedures. In just 22 months, you can transform your future in a profession with life-saving and life-changing outcomes for the patients you serve.

The cardiovascular perfusion curriculum prepares you to enter a highly skilled and desired position within the surgical theater. Lipscomb has developed partnerships all around the country that will ensure the highest quality clinical placements during your education and offer you excellent job opportunities after graduation. Additionally, a master’s degree provides you the training to be more experienced than candidates with a certificate.

As a Lipscomb student, you’ll be training in a state-of-the-art health simulation center, which is uniquely equipped to provide hands-on learning in a low-risk environment during your didactic training. The center includes a newly designed and specialized laboratory dedicated to cardiovascular perfusion instruction.

https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/cardiovascular-perfusion

Admission Requirements

Standardized Test Scores

While not required, all students who are native English speakers are welcome to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of their admission process. You can also choose to apply as test-optional.

English Proficiency Tests

All international students are required to submit an English proficiency score. If you are a native English speaker or your education up to this point has been in English, this requirement may be waived. If English is not your first language, we recommend taking the TOEFL or IELTS. Your results must be sent to the university directly from the testing service. We do not accept self-reported scores. We accept any of the following exams for Lipscomb’s English Proficiency Exam:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based test, and 80 on the internet-based test (IBT)

IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5

Duolingo: We have a minimum Duolingo score of 105

https://www.lipscomb.edu/admissions/international-admissions/admission-requirements#tab1832358048

Application Deadline

Spring, fall and summer incoming international students can get started by completing our online application.