Overview

Respiratory Therapy graduates at Missouri Western State University work in hospitals, nursing homes, offices, sleep labs, rehabilitation facilities and even patients own homes.

Learning outcomes

A respiratory therapist is a specialized health care practitioner trained in critical care and cardio-pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from acute critical conditions, cardiac and pulmonary disease. Respiratory therapists graduate from a college or university with a degree in respiratory therapy and have passed a national board certifying examination. The NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) is the not-for-profit organization responsible for credentialing the seven areas of Respiratory Therapy in the United States.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community and Public Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Physiology of Exercise
Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
Research in Health and Exercise Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Joseph, 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.

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General requirements

Online Application

$50 Application Fee

Official Secondary School Transcripts

Official College/ University or Professional

School Transcripts

Unofficial College Transcripts

Proof of Language Proficiency

Copy of Passport

Financial Support Documents

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

25320 USD / year

≈ 25320 USD / year
Out-of-State

25320 USD / year

≈ 25320 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15450 USD / year

≈ 15450 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Joseph

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Joseph

Funding

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