Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    International students can study the Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered hybrid in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy

    What Will I Learn?

    UNCW's respiratory therapy program will teach you not only technical expertise, but also humane, empathetic, and professional behavior directed toward patient-centered care. The program will prepare highly competent respiratory therapists who demonstrate professional excellence and integrity.

     

    Synthesize information from interprofessional healthcare practice to provide effective care for diverse patient populations

    Practice respiratory therapy in an interprofessional healthcare setting that promotes diversity and inclusion when caring for patients in a pluralistic society

    Comprehend the impact of quality care on patient outcomes with compassion for the patient, family and caregivers

    Deliver respiratory therapy safely in a healthcare setting that promotes patient autonomy, empowerment, and education

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Entry Requirements

    • Completed online application.
      • Fall Deadline: April 1
      • Spring Deadline: October 15
    • Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
    • Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
    • Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
      • If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
    • TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
      • English is applicant's native language.
      • Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
      • A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy

    Find your career in:

    Care for patients who have trouble breathing. (Source)

    Prescribe therapies, including medications and medical device therapy and can refer patients to other specialists as needed to help a patient sleep. (Source)

    Help people recover from serious conditions such as pneumonia, heart surgery, and lung failure. (Source)

    Responsible for the planning, selection, organization, implementation, supervision, facilitation, and evaluation of the total learning experience of respiratory therapy students. (Source)

    Set up and run respiratory tests on patients to check for lung diseases or disorders. (Source)

    Set up and run respiratory tests on patients to check for lung diseases or disorders. (Source)

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.
    UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.
    Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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