Overview

The Respiratory Therapy program at Bellarmine University focuses on developing strong clinical skills as well as a preparing leaders in the profession in the areas of education and research.

Respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals who evaluate and treat persons of all ages having lung and heart disorders.
The Bureau of Labor statistics estimates that this career will grow by 21% over the next 10 years-well above average career projections for other fields.

Respiratory therapists find careers in multiple settings including hospitals, home care and rehabilitation.

Bellarmine and Norton Healthcare

Bellarmine University has partnered with Norton Healthcare to increase tuition assistance for students seeking degrees in healthcare fields with particularly high workforce needs. The Norton Healthcare Scholars Program offers up to $45,000 in registered nursing, respiratory therapy and laboratory sciences.

A post-graduation work commitment is required. The length of the commitment is based on the amount of tuition assistance the program scholar received. Incoming and current Bellarmine students who are interested in pursuing a clinical degree are encouraged to apply.

Licensed practical nurses or medical laboratory technicians employed with Norton Healthcare may also receive tuition assistance to advance clinical credentials in their current area of work.

Accreditation

The Respiratory Therapy Program (#220281 offering the Master of Health Science degree in Louisville, KY) holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Respiratory Therapy Science

Clinical Assessment

Special Topics

Cardiopulmonary Pathology

Pharmacology

Advanced Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.

Grade of C or higher in all pre-requisite natural science and math courses

Grade of C or higher in all other pre-requisite courses

Final official transcript(s) from each college or university attended must be submitted directly from the previous institution to AHCAS.

If any transcript(s) or undergraduate degree(s) is from an international institution, the transcripts must be evaluated by a third party credential agency.

A personal interview, if requested, by the Respiratory Therapy Admission Committee.

Submit a personal statement which describes experiences which have led you to consider respiratory therapy as a career.

Submit two references at AHCAS.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17500 USD / year

≈ 17500 USD / year
Out-of-State

17500 USD / year

≈ 17500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17500 USD / year

≈ 17500 USD / year

Living costs

Newburg

United States

900 - 1400 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Respiratory Therapy.

Available Scholarships

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Bellarmine and Norton Healthcare

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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