The program in brief
Perfusion (Perfusion) is a specialised medical field on operating the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery. Turkish universities offer modern programs in this field taught in English and Turkish, with practice, projects and internships. Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years.
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What the coursework covers
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of cardiology
- Medical physics
- Introduction to perfusion
- Heart-lung machines
- Blood physiology
- Pharmacology
- Cardiac surgery
- Clinical practice I
- Extracorporeal techniques
- Intra-operative monitoring
- Intensive care
- Emergency conditions
- Clinical practice II
- deeper specialization through practical assignments, electives and project work;
- a capstone project or internship that connects the program with career plans or further study.
Jobs this degree unlocks
- Perfusionist at cardiac surgery centres
- ECMO specialist
- Work in surgical teams
- Medical equipment
Pay and demand in Turkey and beyond
What raises income: specialization and residency, languages, experience at university hospitals. We break down up-to-date salary ranges by city and employer in a free consultation.
Who this program is for
Choose it if you…
- You are interested in Perfusion and related subjects.
- Combining theory with practice - projects and internships - appeals to you.
- You want an internationally recognized diploma and the experience of studying abroad.
Think it over if…
- You are not sure about your field yet - it is worth starting with a consultation.
- You want a program only in your native language - check this with the chosen university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Perfusion, language is especially important because of clinical terminology, lab work and hospital documentation. Bahcesehir's Nursing, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and First Aid and Emergency entries give adjacent health-science language references.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Nursing (English) (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English) (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: First Aid and Emergency (Associate, English).
Universities offering Perfusion
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uskudar University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 200/yr |
| Gelisim University | Bachelor | Turkish | $8 000/yr |
Real data on universities and prices (full tuition, 2026). During a free consultation we'll help with the university and the available discount.
How to apply for Perfusion in Turkey
Admission to Perfusion programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. You'll need a language certificate - TOEFL for English-taught tracks or TÖMER for Turkish-taught ones - plus the denklik equivalence procedure, which we handle alongside your application. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.
Questions and answers
Most partner universities offer Perfusion in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. Universities offer a preparatory year if your language level isn't there yet.
Tuition starts from $4 200 per year (full price before any discount). On a free consultation we'll share the exact price and available discount per university.
Programs are available in turkish. The teaching language varies by university - we'll find a suitable option with you.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years. Some fields like medicine and engineering take more years; we map the right timeline for your route.
Yes - we support you at every stage: choosing a university and program, documents, visa, accommodation. The first consultation is free.
The range depends on the city (higher in Istanbul and Ankara), the type of employer and languages: international companies pay noticeably more than local ones. In medicine, income rises significantly after residency and licensing. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
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