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Respiratory Care, B.S.
Respiratory Care, B.S.

Respiratory Care, B.S.

  • ID:GVSU10124
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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60
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100
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20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students will need to submit official copies of external exam scores, as well as official copies of internal grades. We generally advise applicants to submit secondary school (high school) official transcripts for grades 9 through 12, in order to ensure prompt processing.

  • Original, attested, or certified copy of all academic records from all secondary schools and/or universities you have attended

  • Diplomas or graduate certificates from all high schools or universities where you have earned a degree

  • National exit test results (if applicable)

  • Students taking the WAEC will need to submit an unused scratch card with their application.

English Requirements

For admission, all international students must take one of the approved English proficiency exams, complete level 112 at ELS Language Center or take the ACT or SAT.

Send exam test results directly to Grand Valley. 

  • TOEFL: 80 (we do not accept "My Best" score for admission)

  • IELTS: 6.5

  • MELAB: 77

  • PTE: 53

Send official SAT and/or ACT test scores directly to Grand Valley

If you are from a TOEFL/IELTS waiver country, you must submit an SAT/ACT instead of an English proficiency test.

TOEFL/IELTS waiver countries:

Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, North Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

Other Requirements

VERIFICATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT (TO BE SUBMITTED AFTER ADMISSION)

Undergraduate students must have sufficient finances to cover tuition, fees, and housing costs for one year at Grand Valley. Undergraduate students must have a minimum of $29,750 USD in financial support.  If a student will not be paying for their education on their own, sponsors must be identified on the statement of financial support which can be found on page 6 of the international student application. 

Students or the sponsor(s) of a student must send the following documents to global@gvsu.edu for an I-20 to be created:

  • Statement of Financial Support 

  • Bank statement shows a minimum balance of $29,750 USD. Bank statement balances can be listed in the student/sponsors local currency. As long as the balance, when converted into USD, meets the minimum amount required then your documents will be accepted. If you are unsure how your local currency will convert into USD, you may use the XE Currency Converter. 

    • Must show at least 3 months of transaction history on the account 

    • Must be less than six months old 

 Students who will be supported by an institution, foundation, or government agency, your financial sponsor must submit a letter of support on official letterhead. The letter must include:

  • Grand Valley State University

  • Specify the expenses to be paid on your behalf

  • Indicate that the institution or agency has adequate financial resources to guarantee your first year of study

Course Information

The program is designed for working respiratory therapists who would like to advance their education and careers. Minimum criteria for program acceptance:

  • Associate degree in respiratory care from a CoARC accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who is RRT eligible

  • Application for admission to GVSU

  • Submission of official transcripts from colleges/universities attended

  • Completed BSRC program application

  • Personal statement of career goals and how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives

Students who are not currently respiratory therapists and are interested in pursuing a career in respiratory care are encouraged to contact a College of Health Professions Student Services academic advisor: gvsu.edu/chpss.

WHY STUDY RESPIRATORY CARE AT GRAND VALLEY?

  • For students also working as respiratory therapists, the program offers flexibility with both online and hybrid formats.

  • Students can complete the 45 required credits in as few as one year/three semesters.

  • Located in the state-of-the-art Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall in close proximity to five hospitals, the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center, and many research, clinical, and treatment facilities.

  • Courses are taught by faculty members who meet the highest levels of professional standards, not graduate assistants.

  • The College of Health Professions maintains a dedicated staff of academic advisors in its Student Services Office to meet the academic advising needs of its students.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states the projected percent change in employment for respiratory therapists through 2028 is 12%. The expanding role of respiratory therapists and the aging population leads to an increased demand for respiratory care services and treatments. A bachelor's degree prepares the respiratory therapist for careers in management, education, and research, and to move toward advanced practice options such as the advanced practice respiratory therapist or physician assistant.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year

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