This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The M.Sc. Transplantation Technology (Heart & Lung) program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is designed to provide specialized knowledge and advanced skills in the field of heart and lung transplantation. This postgraduate program focuses on training students in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of cardiac and pulmonary transplant patients, as well as the technical aspects of heart and lung procurement, preservation, and transplantation procedures.
This program focuses on equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from 1stĀ semester itself. The curriculum integrates classroom learning with practical training in stateāofātheāart cardiothoracic transplant facilities, covering areas such as organāspecific transplant immunology, donor evaluation and coordination for heart and lung, and the management of dedicated transplant programs.Students gain expertise in managing critical care for heart and lung recipients, understanding the ethical and legal frameworks governing organ donation, and ensuring optimal graft outcomes through advanced preservation and perfusion techniques.
Graduates of this program emerge as āSkilled Senior Heart & Lung Transplant Technologists, Organ Procurement Specialists, or Transplant Coordinators,ā enabling them to pursue higher studies and research in transplantation medicine, with abundant global career opportunities.

Course Details
Description: 2 Years Degree Program
No. of Seats: 20
No. of Credits: 80 minimum & as specified
- Eligibility
- Curriculum Structure
- Program Outcomes
- Career Enhancement
- Higher Studies
- Job Roles & Progression
B.Sc. Physician Assistant,Ā B.Sc. CardiovascularTechnology, B.Sc. CardiovascularTechnology (Perfusionist)Ā andĀ B.Sc. Nursing.
Semester | Name of the Subject |
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Semester 1 |
Surgical Anatomy – Lung and Heart Cardiopulmonary Physiology Introduction to Transplant Immunology Operation Theatre Surgical Etiquette and Sterile Precautions Transplantation Ethics and Policy Surgical Techniques I (Suturing, Surgical Suture Materials) Clinical Posting I Stress Management |
Semester 2 |
Introduction to ECMO & LVAD Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Preoperative Evaluation – Heart, Lung Transplantation Preoperative Rehabilitation and Optimization Surgical Techniques II (Organ Retrieval, Organ Preservation) Clinical Posting II Art of Being a Better Person |
Semester 3 |
Genetic Matching in Heart and Lung Transplant Recipient Transplant Surgery – Heart and Lung Post-operative ICU Care in Heart and Lung Transplant Post Transplantation Rehabilitation and Long-term Care Clinical Posting III Professionalism in the Workplace |
Semester 4 |
Project / Dissertation Clinical Posting IV |
- Mastery of heart and lung procurement, preservation, and surgical support protocols.
- Proficiency in organāspecific immunosuppressive regimens and early rejection detection.
- Advanced understanding of donorārecipient matching, HLA typing, and crossāmatching for cardiothoracic grafts.
- Expertise in critical care management of heart and lung transplant recipients.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and uphold ethical/regulatory standards in transplant programs.
- Cardiopulmonary Preservation Certification: Handsāon training in exĀ vivo lung perfusion and hypothermic heart storage.
- Transplant Coordination Workshop: Best practices in donor evaluation and recipient followāup for heart and lung.
- Ethics & Consent in Cardiothoracic Donation Seminar: Legal frameworks and consent models for CPC.
- Advanced Immunomodulation Training: Newer biologics and protocols in cardiopulmonary transplantation.
- Ph.D. in Cardiothoracic Transplantation or Transplant Immunology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Transplant Coordination (Cardiopulmonary)
- Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery or Pulmonology with Transplant Integration
- Research in Organ Preservation Technologies (EVLP, NMP)
Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range (ā¹) |
0ā3 years | Junior Heart & Lung Transplant Technologist, Organ Preservation Specialist | ā¹4,00,000 ā ā¹6,00,000 per annum |
3ā5 years | Senior Cardiopulmonary Transplant Technologist, Transplant Coordinator | ā¹6,00,000 ā ā¹9,00,000 per annum |
5ā10 years | Transplant Program Manager, Senior Procurement Lead (Heart & Lung) | ā¹9,00,000 ā ā¹12,00,000 per annum |
10+ years | Director of Cardiothoracic Transplant Services, Clinical Transplant Consultant | ā¹12,00,000+ per annum |

Fee Structure Per Academic Year
Tuition Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Scholarship | ||
150000 ā¹ | 10000 ā¹ | Above 90% – 30000 ā¹ | Between 81-90% – 15000 ā¹ | Between 71-80% – 7500 ā¹ |
