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Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy

Nova Southeastern University

  • Palm Beach Gardens, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Nova Southeastern University campus

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 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

  • Secondary school completion with original or certified credentials and certified English translation
  • SAT
  • ACT or CLT scores
  • NACES evaluation for non-US college coursework
  • English proof (TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE 54) unless exempt
  • Undisclosed (no minimum GPA published for international first-year applicants
  • SAT
  • ACT or CLT scores required from Fall 2026).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with original or certified credentials and certified English translation (BGCSE/CSEC applicants need at least 5 passes), Transfer applicants with non-US coursework need a NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA, SAT/ACT/CLT scores required.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 54
  • Cambridge B2 First or higher

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines: early 1 November
  2. Regular 1 February. Apply with the NSU Application or Common App and pay the 50 USD application fee. Send original or certified secondary credentials with certified English translation (NACES evaluation for non-US college work)
  3. SAT
  4. ACT or CLT scores and proof of English. Pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit after admission. Show funds with an original bank statement. The Office of International Students and Scholars issues the I-20. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,690 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusPalm Beach Gardens campus
Faculty or schoolDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
DepartmentRespiratory Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value80
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    80 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.