Cardiovascular Perfusion - Master's

Quinnipiac's MHS in cardiovascular perfusion is one of only eight perfusion graduate-level programs in the United States. Our rigorous academic and clinical courses prepare students for the varied responsibilities of a clinical perfusionist.

The perfusionist provides consultation to the physician in the selection of the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used during extracorporeal circulation. During cardiopulmonary bypass, the perfusionist may administer blood products, anesthetic agents or drugs through the extracorporeal circuit on prescription. The perfusionist is responsible for the induction of hypothermia and other duties, when prescribed. Perfusionists may be administratively responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment as well as for personnel and departmental management.

Individuals interested in becoming a perfusionist should have intelligence, dexterity and mechanical aptitude and be able to concentrate intensely for long periods of time. Other important personal qualities include a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to work well with people as well as the ability to work effectively in emergency situations. Perfusionists often work under very stressful conditions. The hours are long, and the situations are life and death. A perfusionist must be emotionally stable and able (mentally and physically) to react effectively to all situations in the operating room.

Doctorate of Nursing - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Students who have earned their bachelor's degree may elect to pursue preparation as an advanced practice nurse in one of three specialty areas.

These specialty areas are:

• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Students who are seeking to become an advanced practice nurse in adult, family or women's health care are eligible to enter the program if they are registered nurses with a bachelor's (or higher degree) in nursing or a related field.

Full-time students enrolled in the adult, family or women's health nurse practitioner tracks can complete the degree requirements for a doctor of nursing practice in three years. The full-time curriculum, including the clinical component, takes place two days each week over the three calendar years and allows for part-time work.

Students who are new to nursing or those who wish to begin their education at a more relaxed pace can choose a four-year option, which allows for part-time study for the first two years. This four-year curriculum, including clinical experience, occurs one day a week for the first two years and then two days a week over the final two years. This option allows for full-time work in the first years of the program and part-time work in the final years.

Alternatively, students who have earned a master's degree in nursing or a related field can enroll in one of the post-master's options, which offer an opportunity to advance career goals more rapidly.

These focused areas are:

• Care of the Individual Track
• Care of Populations Track

Post-master's students who are already advanced practice nurses may elect either of these areas depending on their career focus. For post-master's students without a background as an APRN, the Care of Populations track provides educational preparation for executive leadership positions or community focused care. Post-master's students enrolled in the Care of the Individual or Care of Populations tracks may complete the program part-time in two years. Electives in nursing education can prepare graduates for teaching in academia or the clinical environment.

Doctorate of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Students who have earned their bachelor's degree may elect to pursue preparation as an advanced practice nurse in one of three specialty areas.

These specialty areas are:

• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Students who are seeking to become an advanced practice nurse in adult, family or women's health care are eligible to enter the program if they are registered nurses with a bachelor's (or higher degree) in nursing or a related field.

Full-time students enrolled in the adult, family or women's health nurse practitioner tracks can complete the degree requirements for a doctor of nursing practice in three years. The full-time curriculum, including the clinical component, takes place two days each week over the three calendar years and allows for part-time work.

Students who are new to nursing or those who wish to begin their education at a more relaxed pace can choose a four-year option, which allows for part-time study for the first two years. This four-year curriculum, including clinical experience, occurs one day a week for the first two years and then two days a week over the final two years. This option allows for full-time work in the first years of the program and part-time work in the final years.

Alternatively, students who have earned a master's degree in nursing or a related field can enroll in one of the post-master's options, which offer an opportunity to advance career goals more rapidly.

These focused areas are:

• Care of the Individual Track
• Care of Populations Track

Post-master's students who are already advanced practice nurses may elect either of these areas depending on their career focus. For post-master's students without a background as an APRN, the Care of Populations track provides educational preparation for executive leadership positions or community focused care. Post-master's students enrolled in the Care of the Individual or Care of Populations tracks may complete the program part-time in two years. Electives in nursing education can prepare graduates for teaching in academia or the clinical environment.

Doctorate of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Students who have earned their bachelor's degree may elect to pursue preparation as an advanced practice nurse in one of three specialty areas.

These specialty areas are:

• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Students who are seeking to become an advanced practice nurse in adult, family or women's health care are eligible to enter the program if they are registered nurses with a bachelor's (or higher degree) in nursing or a related field.

Full-time students enrolled in the adult, family or women's health nurse practitioner tracks can complete the degree requirements for a doctor of nursing practice in three years. The full-time curriculum, including the clinical component, takes place two days each week over the three calendar years and allows for part-time work.

Students who are new to nursing or those who wish to begin their education at a more relaxed pace can choose a four-year option, which allows for part-time study for the first two years. This four-year curriculum, including clinical experience, occurs one day a week for the first two years and then two days a week over the final two years. This option allows for full-time work in the first years of the program and part-time work in the final years.

Alternatively, students who have earned a master's degree in nursing or a related field can enroll in one of the post-master's options, which offer an opportunity to advance career goals more rapidly.

These focused areas are:

• Care of the Individual Track
• Care of Populations Track

Post-master's students who are already advanced practice nurses may elect either of these areas depending on their career focus. For post-master's students without a background as an APRN, the Care of Populations track provides educational preparation for executive leadership positions or community focused care. Post-master's students enrolled in the Care of the Individual or Care of Populations tracks may complete the program part-time in two years. Electives in nursing education can prepare graduates for teaching in academia or the clinical environment.

Medical Laboratory Science - Master's

The Master of Health Science (MHS) degree program in medical laboratory sciences/biomedical sciences provides students with the cutting-edge skills they need to manage the more complex operations carried out today in hospitals and research facilities. Students are guided in the principles and methods of scientific research, and they gain knowledge of the latest advances in biomedical, biotechnological and laboratory sciences – all directly applicable to real-world work environments. Quinnipiac graduates of the program have found positions in hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies and nonprofit research organizations.

Molecular and Cell Biology - Master's

Since the development of recombinant DNA technology, a new and exciting field of biotechnology has emerged, and the need for specialists in this area has increased nationally. The new biotechnology applies molecular and cell biology to the detection and treatment of human disease and is now a major division of pharmaceutical and research laboratories. Quinnipiac's core curriculum provides comprehensive training in advanced biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell biology and laboratory methods. Electives cover industrial microbiology, virology, immunology, oncology and molecular pathology. A thesis option allows students to conduct original laboratory research either on campus or in an industrial or hospital setting.

Post Masters Doctorate of Nursing - Care of Individual

Students who have earned their bachelor's degree may elect to pursue preparation as an advanced practice nurse in one of three specialty areas.

These specialty areas are:

• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Students who are seeking to become an advanced practice nurse in adult, family or women's health care are eligible to enter the program if they are registered nurses with a bachelor's (or higher degree) in nursing or a related field.

Full-time students enrolled in the adult, family or women's health nurse practitioner tracks can complete the degree requirements for a doctor of nursing practice in three years. The full-time curriculum, including the clinical component, takes place two days each week over the three calendar years and allows for part-time work.

Students who are new to nursing or those who wish to begin their education at a more relaxed pace can choose a four-year option, which allows for part-time study for the first two years. This four-year curriculum, including clinical experience, occurs one day a week for the first two years and then two days a week over the final two years. This option allows for full-time work in the first years of the program and part-time work in the final years.

Alternatively, students who have earned a master's degree in nursing or a related field can enroll in one of the post-master's options, which offer an opportunity to advance career goals more rapidly.

These focused areas are:

• Care of the Individual Track
• Care of Populations Track

Post-master's students who are already advanced practice nurses may elect either of these areas depending on their career focus. For post-master's students without a background as an APRN, the Care of Populations track provides educational preparation for executive leadership positions or community focused care. Post-master's students enrolled in the Care of the Individual or Care of Populations tracks may complete the program part-time in two years. Electives in nursing education can prepare graduates for teaching in academia or the clinical environment.

Post Masters Doctorate of Nursing - Care of Populations

Students who have earned their bachelor's degree may elect to pursue preparation as an advanced practice nurse in one of three specialty areas.

These specialty areas are:

• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Students who are seeking to become an advanced practice nurse in adult, family or women's health care are eligible to enter the program if they are registered nurses with a bachelor's (or higher degree) in nursing or a related field.

Full-time students enrolled in the adult, family or women's health nurse practitioner tracks can complete the degree requirements for a doctor of nursing practice in three years. The full-time curriculum, including the clinical component, takes place two days each week over the three calendar years and allows for part-time work.

Students who are new to nursing or those who wish to begin their education at a more relaxed pace can choose a four-year option, which allows for part-time study for the first two years. This four-year curriculum, including clinical experience, occurs one day a week for the first two years and then two days a week over the final two years. This option allows for full-time work in the first years of the program and part-time work in the final years.

Alternatively, students who have earned a master's degree in nursing or a related field can enroll in one of the post-master's options, which offer an opportunity to advance career goals more rapidly.

These focused areas are:

• Care of the Individual Track
• Care of Populations Track

Post-master's students who are already advanced practice nurses may elect either of these areas depending on their career focus. For post-master's students without a background as an APRN, the Care of Populations track provides educational preparation for executive leadership positions or community focused care. Post-master's students enrolled in the Care of the Individual or Care of Populations tracks may complete the program part-time in two years. Electives in nursing education can prepare graduates for teaching in academia or the clinical environment.

Radiologist Assistant - Master's

The Radiologist Assistant Master's program is the only program offered in Connecticut and in the Northeast and one of only four master's programs in the country.

Graduates of the program earn a master of health science and are eligible to become registered radiologist assistants. The advantage of a master's education, as opposed to a bachelor's or certificate program, lies in the greater opportunities of autonomy and responsibility and participation in research and education.

Earning a master's degree at Quinnipiac is also a wise investment: Nationally, salaries for radiologist assistants are double those of radiologic technologists. In addition, there is a dramatic gap in the demand for medical imaging procedures and available services--a gap that likely will continue to grow. Learn more about the need for radiologist assistants.

Quinnipiac's faculty offers the highest level of education and experience in multiple disciplines. Among the faculty are medical doctors, including radiologists, as well as attorneys, pharmacologists, physicists and PhDs. Their expertise covers imaging modalities, procedures, patient care, management, pharmacology and anatomy.

The quality and level of instruction are sophisticated and rewarding. Students have access to cadaver labs for anatomy and physiology, PACS (picture archiving systems) imaging technologies and rotation through different clinical education settings.