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Advance your career by earning your master's degree

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.

Learn more about this dynamic career

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
- Overall GPA of 2.5
- Two letters of recommendation
Admission requirements

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Jaime Sanchez

"An education will open the door and it really has the potential to propel you forward, but I also have learned that your attitude is just as important."