Admissions Requirements
The Master of Science in Respiratory Care program has the following admissions requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally-accredited university
- Successful completion of specified prerequisite courses
- Submission of College of Health Professions Application
- Professional Observation (arranged upon application)
- Acceptable TOEFL score (if applicable)
The Master of Science in Respiratory Care program is unable to accept applications from international students with F-1 visas at this time.
The application deadline is May 1, 2025.
Prerequisite Courses
Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work. A minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 2.5 is recommended to be considered for admission.
| Typical Course Title | Area | Required Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Labs | Science | 8 |
| Microbiology with Lab | Science | 4 |
| Chemistry with Lab | Science | 4 |
| College Algebra (or higher) | Mathematics | 3 |
| Statistics | Mathematics | 3 |
| Speech Communication | English/Communication | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | Allied Health | 1 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
Advanced Placement Credits
The program will not accept Advanced Placement credits to satisfy math and science requirements but will accept AP credits to satisfy general education requirements.
