Overview

The Respiratory Therapy BSc programme from the Liberty University goal is to help you become a respiratory therapist who can make a difference in your community and beyond.

Are you ready to pursue your goal of working in respiratory rehabilitation and therapy? If so, apply today! We can help you gain the credentials, experience, and training you need to prepare for a career in this booming field.

Our respiratory therapy courses cover topics like medical terminology, pharmacology, equipment and techniques, artificial ventilation, and pulmonary disease management. You will also learn how to treat various populations and provide proper care to your patients.

At Liberty, you’ll learn from the best. Your clinical training will take place under the supervision of a preceptor. Additionally, you’ll study under faculty who have years of experience in healthcare and respiratory therapy. You will also get to network with healthcare professionals as you train with therapists, physicians, and nurses.

Career Opportunities:

Adult critical care
Generalist care
Home care
Neonatal/pediatric care

Pulmonary/cardiac rehabilitation
Pulmonary function testing
Sleep medicine
Transport

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Essentials of General and Organic Chemistry
Biomedical Ethics
General Psychology
General Physics
Medical Terminology

Respiratory Care Equipment and Techniques
Neonatal Respiratory Care
Respiratory Pharmacology
Pulmonary Disease Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

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International students: we recommend that you apply at least three months before the semester in which you plan to attend begins.

Language

English

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Credits

133 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

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General requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college

GED scores (if applicable)

Consistency and trends of grades

Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT

Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

High School GPA: 3.15-3.83

SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220

ACT composite: 20-27

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year
Out-of-State

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year

Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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