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Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy
East Tennessee State University
- Johnson City, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
The full-time degree prepares students to assess, Diagnose and treat people with breathing problems, Including emergencies with life-support equipment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Respiratory Therapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in About 80 credits over two years: medical terminology
- Cardiopulmonary anatomy and respiratory care fundamentals. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Respiratory therapist in hospitals
- Community centres
- Research or education (employers include Broward Health North
- Holtz Children's Hospital)
Curriculum
- About 80 credits over two years: medical terminology
- Cardiopulmonary anatomy and respiratory care fundamentals
- Then pulmonary disease
- Pharmacology and mechanical ventilation
- Followed by patient monitoring
- Diagnostics
- Pediatric care and leadership
- With five clinical courses throughout.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-time freshmen: official secondary school transcripts with a minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Transfer applicants: minimum 1.4 to 2.0 GPA depending on credits earned
- With transcripts from every post-secondary institution. English proficiency scores are required for applicants from certain countries.
Minimum GPA
2.3
Accepted academic background
Secondary school transcripts (first-time freshman) with minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Transfer applicants 1.4-2.0 GPA by credits earned, Transcripts from every post-secondary institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 43
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadline: fall applications due July 1 and spring November 1. Apply through the institution's online admissions process and pay the 35 USD application fee. Have official transcripts with English translations sent directly by each school
- Plus English test scores if required for your country. Request the I-20 by July 15 for fall or November 15 for spring. Contact International Enrollment and Services for visa and arrival steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,223 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $35 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Johnson City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Respiratory Therapy (B.S.) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,223 USD per year. The application fee is $35 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,858 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 43.