Curriculum

With a strong emphasis on hands-on experience in the laboratory and through clinical placements, our curriculum prepares students for immediate employment or further study. While granting of the Bachelor of Science (BSRT) degree is not contingent on passing any external certification or licensure examination, the RT program also prepares graduates to sit for the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE), given by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and leading upon successful completion to the designation of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

The first two years of study consist of a pre-professional curriculum where students complete prerequisite coursework, while the last two years consist of the Respiratory Therapy professional curriculum. The pre-professional curriculum can be completed at WVU main campus, one of the WVU regional campuses, or any regionally accredited college or university. Prerequisites are outlined under admission requirements, and include anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, psychology, communication, and other general education requirements.

Program Requirements

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BSRT) in respiratory therapy must complete the General Education Foundations (GEF), prerequisite, and major requirements as outlined in the West Virginia University Academic Catalog. Each student will have a personalized plan of study located in DegreeWorks, including any previously-completed college coursework that is approved as transfer credit.