The purpose of the Master's degree programme in Cardiovascular Technology is to strengthen the link between research and clinical practice. Graduates will acquire the comprehensive specialist knowledge and academic competencies required to further develop and improve the field of cardiovascular technology. 

Competency profile

The student

Knowledge 

• Has extensive knowledge and deep understanding of key concepts in selected areas within cardiovascular technology
• Is able to effectively identify clinical issues and process digital data related to cardiovascular technology and is able to discuss them in a scientific context based on highest international research level
• Is qualified to reflect on selected clinical practices and is able to critically assess and qualify scientific research issues within cardiovascular technology  

Skills 

• Design and perform relevant scientific studies related to a selected area in cardiovascular technology 
• Actively participate and contribute with expert knowledge in research-based collaborations across interdisciplinary disciplines
• Understand how extracorporeal technology can be managed and used in a clinical context to make a valuable contribution in the treatment of cardiovascular patients
• Understand and extrapolate theoretical models, scientific research and data analytic skills to continually develop and improve current clinical practices in cardiovascular technology
• Effectively communicate theoretical and practical aspects of cardiovascular technology with colleagues and associated professional groups  

Competences 

• Independently, handle, adapt, and solve complex clinical issues critically and analytically using data analytic tools and evidence-based practices. Initiate and facilitate steps to continually improve the quality and optimize treatment of diversified patients within this clinical area of cardiovascular technology.
• Initiate and participate in an interdisciplinary collaboration involving research and development to improve clinical practice equality and optimize treatment of diversified patients within this clinical area
• Independently, organise and develop own professional learning process to continuously remain competent and adaptable in the field of cardiovascular technology

The Master’s programme consists of four mandatory courses, with the final module being the Master’s Project (4. Semester):

Prerequisites

It is highly recommended that the courses are taken in the order described in the structure above. Courses Cardiovascular Physiology and Technology (1st semester), Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Research (2nd semester) and Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Advanced Treatment (3rd semester) must be passed before the Master thesis in Cardiovascular Technology (4th semester) can be passed.

Maximum study time

The degree is organised as a part-time degree programme.

The Board of Studies has determined that the professional Master's degree programme in Cardiovascular Technology must be passed no later than 6 years after commencement. Periods of leave of absence will not postpone this time limit.

 However, under special circumstances, an exemption from this time limit may be granted.

Teaching for each semester will take place over 6 full weeks at Aarhus University Hospital and will require physical attendance. The 6^th week is for the exam. The teaching is a combination of lectures, exercises, wetlab activities and simulations. Each module will conclude with an exam, which will also requirephysical attendance.

Dates and times for teaching and exams may be subject to change.

The participant fee is approx 20.000 euros for the entire programme and approx 5000 euros per module. The final amount will be finalized a few months before the application deadline.

The participant fee is charged in instalments prior to the start of each semester. The payment covers costs for teaching, 3 exam attempts per module, and administration.

Travel expenses, meals, and accommodation for physical attendance during teaching and exam periods are to be covered by the individual participant.

The right to take exams requires registered payment from the participant.

Participant fees for the university's continuing education programmes are not subject to VAT and do not include costs for teaching materials.

The state subsidy for part-time education is determined in the annual budget law. Therefore, Aarhus University reserves the right to adjust the participant fee if necessary.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, you are required to pay tuition fees.
The tuition fee for 60 ECTS is 5700 euros.
The tuition fee is adjusted annually and is subject to change.

Admission to the Master's degree programme in Cardiovascular Technology requires:

• (professional) bachelor’s degree in nursing or similar, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, medicine, chemistry, physics, biology, or related fields.
• In addition to the qualifying examination, a minimum of two years of employment after the bachelor’s degree, where the applicant has gained relevant clinical and/or technical experience. The work experience may consist of employment in a surgical department, intensive care unit, anaesthesia department, medical-technical department of a hospital, or in a company that manufactures and sells medical-technical equipment.

Language Requirements

English comparable to a Danish secondary school English at B-level. The applicant must be able to understand and follow instructions in English and take exams in English.

If you do not meet the formal admission requirements

Based on an individual assessment, an exemption from the qualifying education requirement can be granted, if it is considered that you have equivalent educational qualifications to successfully complete the programme.

Exemption from the requirement of minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience after completing the qualifying education is not possible.

Selection Criteria

We have the capacity to admit maximum of 18 students per intake every two years.

If there are more applicants than study spots, the selection of applicants will be based on the following criteria:

• Applicants who can document specific professional qualifications or further education relevant to cardiovascular technology
• Applicants who can document experience with scientific or development work
• Grade point average (GPA) from the qualifying education, according to the described qualifying programmes in the curriculum

You are welcome to justify your application.

If this is your first time applying for admission to the Master’s programme in Cardiovascular Technology, please attach the following documents:

• Proof of qualifying examination, individual courses, etc. (bachelor's, master's, or diploma degree). Please include complete diplomas.
• Documentation of a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, e.g. confirmation from the employer, copies of employment contracts, pay stubs, annual statements (for self-employed individuals). We also need to assess the relevance of your professional experience.
• Proof of English level-B
• In addition, please include a CV.
   

You can apply for admission to the entire programme, in which case you only need to apply once. Alternatively, you can apply for admission to one module at a time, and then you will need to apply each semester.

When you apply for admission to the entire programme, Aarhus University commits to ensuring that you can complete the entire programme within the offered period.

You apply through Aarhus University's digital application system, DANS

You will find instructions in the following links:

• Accessing the online application portal
• Forgotten how you logged in to the portal?
• How to complete your application

We recommend having your documentation ready in PDF format when you start your application. Please see the "Documentation Requirements" section for details.

If you encounter issues applying through DANS, you can contact support through the help form. If you require phone support, please feel free to provide your phone number in the form.

You can expect a response to your application 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.

The university registers personal data, eligibility basis, and the result of the university's processing of the application.

The programme is offered by Department of Clinical Medicine and the Board of Studies of Medicine.

The teaching is provided by instructors from the Department of Clinical Medicine and Aarhus University Hospital

If you have any questions you are welcome to contact us

The Master in Cardiovascular Technology is governed by the academic regulation for the programme and by executive orders for part-time education:

• Ministerial Order No. 19 of 09/01/2020 on Master Degree Programmes at Universities (Master Degree Programme Order) (in Danish only).
• Ministerial Order No. 2272 of 01/12/2021 on Part-time Education (The Part-time Executive Order) (in Danish only)
• Academic regulation for Master in Cardiovascular Technology 2026

Board of Studies

The Master in Cardiovascular Technology is offered by the Department of Clinical Medicine under the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University.

The Board of Studies for Medicine is responsible for the academic level, content, teaching, and examinations.