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Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy
- Pensacola, 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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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
- Secondary school diploma with course-by-course credential evaluation plus SAT/ACT/CLT scores (freshman)
- Transfer applicants with 12+ college credits apply as transfer
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma with course-by-course credential evaluation plus SAT/ACT/CLT scores (freshman), Transfer applicants with 12+ college credits apply as transfer
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21
- Duolingo new 1-6 scale)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Complete the mandatory admission interview when invited. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,968 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Pensacola) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Usha Kundu MD College of Health |
| Department | Health Sciences and Administration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of West Florida offers academic merit scholarships and scholarships through its university portal. Some major awards are restricted by Florida residency or other specific conditions. International applicants should confirm eligibility before assuming an award is available. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $16,968 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,808 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21, Duolingo new 1-6 scale), PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6. An interview is required.