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The Respiratory Care Program is designed to provide an environment that fosters learning through class, laboratory and clinical experiences so that students will develop the knowledge, critical thinking skills and professional attributes needed to become leaders in the respiratory care profession.

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Program at a glance 

The program consists of 92 semester credit hours taken over the course of two years. More than 1,000 hours of clinical practicum are included in the
required coursework.

 

*No prior health care experience is required 

 

1st Direct entry respiratory care Master's program in Texas. 

 

Why UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions  

  • One of six direct-entry  Master of Science (MS) in Respiratory Care programs in the Nation 
  • The only direct-entry MS Respiratory Care program in Texas 
  • UT Health's program is recognized as a center of excellence for our results on the national board examinations
  • Preparing leaders for the profession with insights and skills in education, leadership, and research

Requirements  

    • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
    • Complete all prerequisite coursework
    • Two letters of recommendation

    Admission requirements

Advance your career 

Jaime Sanchez

What do you say when someone asks you why you teach?

"Seeing the light of understanding brighten students' faces makes any day a great day."

Richard Wettstein, MMEd, RRT, FAARC

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The program offers a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in health care to become leaders in the respiratory care profession.

Master of Science in Respiratory Care 

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