University Diploma (DU) in Organ Perfusion in Transplantation

Overview

One-year university diploma (80 hours: 16 videoconferences plus a 2-day hands-on porcine-model seminar) covering normothermic regional perfusion after controlled DCD donation and ex situ machine perfusion of organs for transplantation teams.

The programme

Focus

Heart transplant / mechanical circulatory support

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

1 year (November to September)

Start

November 2027 (course closed for 2026–2027)

Positions

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Accreditation

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Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Nursing state diploma, completion of 2nd-cycle medical studies or a university doctorate, plus participation in a clinical or research transplantation programme

International applicants

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Visa support

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Licence requirement

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How to apply

Deadline

Applications open now via the teaching secretariat for 2027–2028

Application method

Cover letter, CV and diploma copy sent to the teaching secretariat

Funding

Funding

Fees 2027–28: university registration €397; training fee €1,900 (continuing education), €1,400 (individual), €800 (residents/paramedical)

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