Program Details
Organ procurement coordinators facilitate the organ donation process from beginning to end. They are the liaisons between the donor’s family, the coroner, the medical and nursing staff, the organ procurement organization and ultimately the transplant surgeon. As a result, coordinators must skillfully and diplomatically deal with a number of issues, agendas and personalities in order to achieve a successful organ transplant. The online MS in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Human Donation Science program is designed to prepare individuals to coordinate and oversee the organ donation and transplantation process. It is geared toward individuals already working in the field who have an affiliation to an organ procurement organization, a transplant center, and a tissue bank.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for accreditation of postsecondary education
- Overall GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate work
- Three letters of recommendation
- A minimum of two semesters in coursework in the biological sciences with a B or better, a minimum of two semesters of coursework in chemistry (with lab) with a B or better, and a college math course (algebra or beyond)
- The GRE and TOEFL are only required for international students
- Interview, if requested
School Accreditation Statement
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission