Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Online
Prepare to address and treat the diverse needs of patients with respiratory conditions effectively, from premature infants to the elderly.
Program Overview
Here’s a high-level look at the online BSRC
Position yourself for a rewarding career in healthcare with the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care online program from Texas State University. Currently, fewer than 10% of respiratory therapists in the U.S. hold a BSRC. As medical technology advances and the population ages, the demand for bachelor’s-prepared respiratory therapists will continue to rise. Earn this affordable degree to elevate your qualifications and position yourself ahead of the workforce competition.
Texas State’s respiratory care program is the largest in the country, and you will learn from faculty who are internationally recognized leaders in the field. Develop a foundation in cardiopulmonary care that includes clinical rotations with supervised patient care. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), this program also prepares you to sit for national board credentialing exams to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
As a student of this respiratory care bachelor’s online program, you will learn how to:
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and pulmonary function testing, interpret data from diagnostic tests, and identify respiratory problems
- Administer respiratory therapies and therapeutics, including medication, using the latest research, technology, and instrumentation
- Apply your knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and pathophysiology, including hemodynamics
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and pulmonary function testing, interpret data from diagnostic tests, and identify respiratory problems
- Administer respiratory therapies and therapeutics, including medication, using the latest research, technology, and instrumentation
- Apply your knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and pathophysiology, including hemodynamics
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC.com).
Tuition
Invest in a pay-as-you-go, quality online program
Tuition for the B.S. in Respiratory Care online degree is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BSRC | $404* | $1,212 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
Check your program’s timeline here
The Texas State B.S. in Respiratory Care is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 2024 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/26/24 | 10/14/24 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Your BSRC admission checklist—get ready to apply!
Apply to the online B.S. in Respiratory Care program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
University admission:
All applicants must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions) regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.
Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
- ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class.
- Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission.
- Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer students must meet these requirements:
- 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
- 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
- 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
- Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended
Department of Respiratory Care admission:
In addition to being admitted by the university, you must submit a separate application to the Department of Respiratory Care. Admission is competitive, and enrollment is limited. All general education and required science and support courses must be completed (completion of RC 2213 is highly recommended before applying).
- Minimum 2.50 overall GPA
- C or higher grade in all respiratory care courses
- Completion of all general education and required science and support courses
- Transfer students should review BSRC admission, progression, and graduation requirements to inform transfer decisions
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
Texas State University
Undergraduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts
Courses
Look over the degree plan for the online BSRC
To graduate from the BSRC online degree program, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours.
Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
This post-RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) licensure program requires 120 credit hours to graduate: 12 respiratory care courses for 32 credit hours (block transfer of 35 credit hours, 11 credit hours in general education courses and 42 credit hours in respiratory care prerequisite courses). Students receive prior learning credit of 35 credit hours for completion of RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care prior to enrolling in the final semester. Must have graduated from a regionally accredited community college.
