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Major Overview for Cardiovascular Science

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Overview for Cardiovascular Science

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and functioning of the heart, vascular system, and blood in animals and human beings and the disorders and diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. Includes instruction in cardiovascular physiology, blood physiology, vasculature, vascular metabolism, neural control of cardiovascular function, microvascular permeability and membrane transport, cardiac contraction mechanisms, homeostasis, and applications to topics such as arteriosclerosis, heart disease, diabetes, vascular remodeling, transplantation, transfusion, and pacemakers and artificial organs.

Careers for Cardiovascular Science Majors

A major in Cardiovascular Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Cardiovascular Science

Unfortunately, we were unable to find any undergraduate programs for this major.