Overview

Our program prepares you to work as a respiratory therapist with patients of all ages, from premature infants to older adults, in this high-tech, high-touch career.

The University of Hartford offers the only entry-level bachelor’s degree program in New England. More hospitals are now requiring a bachelor’s degree for respiratory therapists, and it gives you an edge throughout your career, from landing your first job to advancing to leadership positions.

This Respiratory Care program at University of Hartford offers more than 750 hours of clinical experience and will provide you with the knowledge, skills, professionalism and hands-on experience to begin your career as a respiratory therapist.

Career Outlook

The job outlook for respiratory therapists is strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for respiratory therapists will grow 23 percent over the next 10 years, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Respiratory Pharmacology

Respiratory Therapy

Pulmonary Diagnostics and Therapy

Mechanical Ventilation and Resuscitation

Clinical Practice

Cardio-Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology

Medical-Surgical Problems

Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care

Ethical Issues in Respiratory Care

Respiratory Insufficiency and Patient Rehabilitation

Advanced Clinical Practice

Biology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Genetics

Genetics Laboratory

Physiological Chemistry

Medical Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the respective program deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Hartford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application form submitted online.

An official transcript of the secondary school record; official college transcripts, if any.

A letter of recommendation.

Provide Proof of Financial Support.

Provide your Level of English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

47052 USD / year

≈ 47052 USD / year
Out-of-State

47052 USD / year

≈ 47052 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47052 USD / year

≈ 47052 USD / year

Living costs

West Hartford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Outlook

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

West Hartford

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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