Admissions

The Cardiovascular Science Program currently uses a modified rolling admissions process. Completed applications are reviewed and decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle until the class is filled. The admissions process is highly selective and applicants are encouraged to apply within the priority or standard application deadlines in the cycle listed below.

Priority Application Deadline - November 1

Applicants who submit completed materials on or before November 1 will be given first consideration for admissions and will be notified of the application decision on or before January 31. Applicants who are not accepted in the program at this time will be rolled over into the Standard Application Deadline.

Standard Application Deadline - March 1

Applicants who submit completed application materials on or before March 1 will be considered for admissions and will be notified of the application decision on or before May 31. Students are encouraged to apply during the Priority or Standard Application

Deadlines. Applications received between March 1 and May 31 will be considered on a rolling basis for seats that may be available or placement on the alternate list.

Admission to the Cardiovascular Science Program at Midwestern University is considered on a competitive basis for prospective students who hold a bachelor's level (or its equivalent) or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applications are reviewed by the Office of Admissions for completeness and referred to the Admissions Committee to determine eligibility for applicant interviews. Final acceptance into the Cardiovascular Science Program is determined by the Admissions Committee with the approval of both the Director of the Cardiovascular Science Program and the Dean.

The Dean, via Office of Admissions, notifies applicants 

in writing of the admission action/decision. Decisions on acceptance are made until the maximum enrollment for each class is reached.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Cardiovascular Science Program, applicants must submit documentation of the following:

1. Completion of a bachelor's level or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 and minimum cumulative science GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00.
3. Completion of the Application for Admission.
4. Completion of the minimum number of prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited college or university.
   • o All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better
   • o Grades of C- are not acceptable for any prerequisite courses
5. Completion of the Program's interview process (by invitation only).
6. Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check.
7. Commitment to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.

Prerequisite Courses

* Physics II and General Chemistry II is not required but strongly recommended.

Application Process and Deadlines

The  Cardiovascular Science Program currently uses a modified rolling admissions process.  Completed applications are reviewed, and decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle until the class is filled.  The admissions process is highly selective and applicants are encouraged to apply within the priority-application deadline of November 1.  The standard application deadline is March 1.

1. AHCAS Application

   Completed applications with all required materials must be submitted to the Centralized Application Service (AHCAS  https://ahcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login/) by November 1.  Please refer to the AHCAS instructions for details on completing the application, required documents, and processing times.  AHCAS applications are typically available beginning in early September of the academic year preceding the year in which the applicant plans to matriculate.  Given the high volume of applications and limited seats, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the AHCAS application early in the cycle.  Applications are reviewed continuously throughout the admissions cycle.

2. Letters of Recommendation

   Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation to AHCAS as part of the required documents.

3. Official Transcripts

   Official transcripts must be submitted at time of application from every undergraduate, graduate, or professional school the applicant attended or is currently attending.  These transcripts must be signed by the Registrar at each institution and sent to AHCAS. 

4. Completed Applications

   AHCAS takes approximately 2-4 weeks to review and process documents once all documents have been received.  After applications are processed by ACHAS, they are forwarded to the Midwestern University Office of Admissions.  The Office of Admissions will send a letter verifying receipt of the AHCAS application to all applicants who meet the minimum cumulative science and overall GPA requirements of 2.75.  Letters will also include instructions on tracking application status online.  Applicants are responsible for tracking receipt of application materials to ensure all required documents are submitted.

5. Once received by the Midwestern University Admissions office, applications are processed by the Office of Admissions and then passed on to the Cardiovascular Science Department Admissions Committee for review.  Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.
6. Once the admissions cycle is underway, the Midwestern University Cardiovascular Science Program strongly encourages applicants to provide the Office of Admissions with updates to applications (i.e., transcripts of courses completed since the initial application, additional health care experience, etc.).  In-progress prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
7. Once an AHCAS Application is submitted, the Midwestern University Cardiovascular Science Program faculty are not permitted to discuss an application with the applicant other than at a formal interview.  If you have an open and pending application, please address all inquiries to the Office of Admissions.  

Please note: Applicants are responsible for notifying the Office of Admissions of any changes in mailing address or e-mail address.  All requests for application withdrawal must be made in writing via e-mail, fax or letter to the Office of Admissions:  

Midwestern University
19555 N. 59^th Ave. 
Glendale, AZ  85308
623/572-3215 or 888/247-9277
admissaz@midwestern.edu

Interview and Selection Process

After the Office of Admissions receives AHCAS application reports, applicant files are reviewed to determine whether each applicant merits an interview.  The following criteria are used to select the most qualified candidates for interview invitations: GPA, letters of recommendation, healthcare experience, knowledge of the profession, and motivation for a career in Perfusion. Evaluation of completed applications will begin in November and continue until all seats in the class are filled.  Eligible candidates are typically invited to interview form November through May.  Applicant files may also be placed on an interview waitlist, pending potential openings toward the end of the interview cycle.

Applicants selected to interview will be notified by email with instructions on how to book an interview date.  All interviews are conducted virtually.

The Cardiovascular Science Admissions Committee meets at the end of each month of interviews.  The Committee reviews complete application files for all interviewed applicants and formulates recommendations.  Applicants are notified of their decisions within 45 days after their interview.  Applicants may be offered seats following interviews or subsequent Admissions Committee Meetings, until the class is filled, or until the time of matriculation, whichever occurs first.