Study Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy at University of Akron in the USA, College of Health and Human Sciences
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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

USA

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What will I learn?

A Respiratory Therapist is a health care professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with heart and lung diseases. Caring for all age groups, Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, nursing homes, offices, sleep labs, and even patient's own homes. To assist in patients breathing, Respiratory Therapy equipment may be as simple as oxygen nasal cannulas to advanced life support equipment such as mechanical ventilators.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,286.00 per year
Room and Board -11440.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected October 2026

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Akron,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,286.00 per year
Room and Board -11440.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Akron,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

New Freshman

You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

TOEFL iBT: 71

IELTS: 6.0

SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500

ACT English: 18

Duolingo English Test (DET): 95

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169

PTE: 48

GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135

Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.

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