Overview

Respiratory Care at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio requires a minimum of 92 hours of credit for graduation. This program requires 23 semester hours of program prerequisite requirements prior to admission to the Health Science Center.

Learning outcomes

The program prerequisites may be completed at any accredited college or university and includes the successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in any field. Prospective students do not need any healthcare experience to be considered. The professional phase includes more than 1200 hours of in-hospital clinical practice. As a leadership program in respiratory care, this course of study aspires to provide graduates with the foundation needed to assume professional leadership roles in clinical practice, research, education and management. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the national board examinations in respiratory care as well obtain a state license.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Pharmacology

Cardiopulmonary Physiology

Patient Assessment

Management & Leadership in Health Profession

Education in Respiratory Care

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-06 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Medicine Health Administration Health Sciences View 591 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Master of Science in Respiratory Care is open to students who have no prior health care experience.
Bachelor’s degree in any field and from a regionally accredited college or university
Two letters of recommendation: attesting for applicant’s readiness for graduate-level studies

Tuition Fee

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International

9900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 300 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

9900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 300 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

9900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 300 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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