Program Overview

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Respiratory Therapy Program

The University of Cincinnati's online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program is designed to improve real-world clinical competence while preparing active respiratory therapy professionals for a lasting future in the healthcare industry. The robust and engaging curriculum challenges students, promoting a deeper understanding of advanced healthcare operations, logistics, technology, leadership, ethics, and project management.

Program Overview

Delivered by the industry-experienced faculty in the UC College of Allied Health Sciences, the online program advances respiratory therapy practice and research by focusing on current and future industry standards. The end result is a clinician who can make significant contributions to the field while positively affecting the future of respiratory care for a variety of patients.

Program Goals

The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Sciences Program is to provide graduates of entry into respiratory care professional practice degree programs with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, and research that will enable them to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.

Career Opportunities

The respiratory therapy industry is always growing, and this degree is becoming increasingly important. Respiratory therapists are needed in intensive care units, emergency transport vehicles, labs, outreach agencies, and more.

Curriculum

The program's curriculum emphasizes the technical and academic competencies required of a respiratory therapist, as well as the ethics and professionalism outlined by The American Association for Respiratory Care.

Major Map Versions

• Respiratory Therapy: Online - Fall 2026
• Respiratory Therapy Curriculum: Fall 2022

Admission Requirements

The University of Cincinnati has established academic success criteria for first-year applicants to bachelor's degree programs. All students are encouraged to apply.

Transferring to UC

Transfer students should apply using the transfer student online application. UC has developed clear pathways (articulation agreements) between select associate degrees at partner institutions and compatible bachelor’s degrees at UC.

Transfer Articulation Agreements & Pathways

• Each pathway includes a Transfer Degree Map that offers a semester-by-semester course comparison to assist with transfer planning.

International Student Requirements

International transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor of Science, University of Cincinnati holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards.