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Bachelor of Respiratory Care

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Respiratory Care associate degree offered by the School of Health Sciences at MVCC's Utica Campus.

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 foundational knowledge of Respiratory Care
Practise foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Respiratory Care
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

Career outcomes

Registered respiratory therapist in hospitals
Acute care and skilled nursing facilities
Physician offices
Laboratories
Home care

Curriculum

Two-year
65-credit programme combining classroom lectures
On-campus laboratory work and clinical experience at seven hospital affiliates. Graduates are eligible for NBRC exams leading to Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials. Enrolment limited to about 30 students.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school (high school) completion with official transcripts
Translated into English if needed
English proficiency
Test-optional (SAT/ACT not needed)
Financial proof for one year for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion with official transcripts, Translated into English if needed, Transfer students need 12+ transferable credit hours and 2.0 cumulative GPA (domestic transfer rule). Test-optional (SAT/ACT not needed for admission).

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines: Fall August 1
Spring December 1 for applicants outside the U.S. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee plus the 50 USD international transcript evaluation fee. Send official transcripts (translated into English if needed) and English test scores to score code 6408. Prove one year of funds to receive the I-20
Then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,570 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Wichita Falls
Faculty or school	Robert D. & Carol Gunn College of Health Sciences & Human Services
Department	Respiratory Care
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.