Respiratory care providers diagnose and treat breathing issues and lung disorders. The Bachelor of Science in respiratory care (B.S.R.C.) degree gives students a foundation in cardiopulmonary care, including supervised patient care during clinical rotations.
Career Prospects
The B.S.R.C. degree prepares students for careers as respiratory therapists providing patient care in hospitals, paediatric clinics, extended care facilities, sleep labs and more. Through clinical rotations and the opportunity for an internship in a chosen specialization, students gain professional experience before graduation. Texas State respiratory care graduates often move up quickly due to their specialized training. Because fewer than 10 percent of respiratory therapists in the United States have a B.S.R.C., this degree makes graduates competitive in the workforce.
Program Structure and Topics
The B.S.R.C. program is a competitive 120-hour degree that includes clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare settings. The first two years of the degree (university core courses and prerequisites) are completed in San Marcos. By May of their sophomore year, students apply for admission into the fall B.S.R.C. class or cohort. For their last two years (junior and senior years), a cohort of 44 respiratory care students moves through the sequential curriculum together on the Round Rock Campus. Each course is a prerequisite for the next semester.
Expected October 2025
Start date
September 2025
Texas State University
601 University Drive,
SAN MARCOS,
Texas,
78666, United States
Expected October 2025
Start date
September 2025
Round Rock Campus
1555 University Blvd. Round Rock,
Texas,
TX 78665, South, United States
Students must have attended at least two years of school in the U.S. must provide SAT/ACT scores and meet regular freshman admission standards are as follows: Four credits of English; Four credits of Math; Four credits of Science; Three credits of Social Studies; Two credits of Foreign Language; One credit of Fine Arts; One credit of Physical Education.
Minimum Score for Regular Admission: Total: 78 (Each Section: 19; Except Writing: 18), TOEFL PBT: Total: 550, IELTS (Overall: 6.5; Each Section: 6.0), GCE/GCSE/IGCSE: Grade of "C", WASSCE: Grade of "B3".
An International Baccalaureate grade of 4 or higher in English A1 or A2 at the Higher Level or Standard Level or English B at the Higher Level is required for regular admission (predicted or actual).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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