Overview

University of Kansas Medical Center's bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care offers you the option to specialize in pulmonary rehabilitation, neonatology, adult critical care, management, education, sleep disorders, cardiopulmonary diagnostics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. A professional license is required to provide clinical services in this field.

Key Features

You can enter the respiratory care bachelor's degree program after completing your sophomore year of undergraduate study or after two years of study at a community college. See the prerequisites. If you're a biology or pre-pharmacy major, you have a great opportunity to enter respiratory care because of existing undergraduate prerequisites overlapping admission requirements for the program.The program is taught by highly regarded KU faculty with experience in academia, clinics, hospitals and management at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Your studies also include a semester-long clinical assignment during senior year in your area of specialization and the opportunity to perform clinic rotations with affiliate hospitals in the Kansas City Metro Area. Upon graduation, you'll be well prepared to enter the workforce having received practical applications in diverse clinical settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Respiratory Care Procedures

Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

Mechanical Ventilation

Pulmonary Function

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An overall grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for college course work is required to be eligible to apply.

Prerequisite Review: Verify all prerequisite course work will be completed by the fall semester start of the program.

Letter of Intent

Resume: Indicate your education and work background, honors, memberships in organizations, service to the community outside of school-related activities, and any other information that you might deem important for the committee to consider.

References: Applicants will enter the names and contact information (including email addresses) of two (2) individuals into the online application.

Review the program's technical standards and requirements.

English Language Proficiency: All applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

14035 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56142 USD for the full programme during 48 months.
National

14035 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56142 USD for the full programme during 48 months.
In-State

5389 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21558 USD for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Kansas City

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Respiratory Care.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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