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Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy
- Winnipeg, Canada
- 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 (3 years): 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 meeting the requirement for your country or curriculum
- Plus programme-specific prerequisite subjects and averages
- Advanced entry with 24+ post-secondary credit hours. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module)
- TOEFL iBT 86
- PTE Academic 58 or Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion meeting the country or curriculum requirement (IB, GCE or by country) plus programme prerequisites, Advanced entry with 24+ credit hours of post-secondary study
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module)
- TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
- PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
- Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58
- Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and deadline. Deadlines vary by programme. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts and English proficiency proof. Official transcripts are requested from every post-secondary institution attended. Accept the offer in the portal by the stated deadline. If a Provincial Attestation Letter is needed
- pay the non-refundable 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within 10 business days. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds on the university website. Attend UM orientation and register for classes.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,477 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Winnipeg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Department | Respiratory Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 116 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate entrance scholarships are available for eligible direct-entry high-school graduates. Awards depend on admission results and eligibility and are not automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $20,477 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module), TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section, PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each, Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21), Duolingo PTE Academic 58, Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180.