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Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy

The Department of Respiratory Therapy prepares students to be leaders in clinical practice, education, and research. We offer two Master of Science education programs — Entry-Level and Degree Advancement. The Entry-Level program is on-campus and takes two (2) years to complete. The Degree Advancement program is 100% online and offers three different leadership tracks: Operational, Education, and Research.

2024 CoARC Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award

In July 2024, UTMB's Respiratory Therapy Program was recognized by the accrediting agency (CoARC) at the AARC Summer Forum with a Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award.

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2023-2024 AARC Apex Recognition Award

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Department of Respiratory Therapy in the School of Health Professions (SHP) recently earned the American Association for Respiratory Care Apex Recognition Award. To receive this highly sought after recognition, respiratory therapy programs must demonstrate best practices in the profession.

Our SHP Department of Respiratory Therapy was one of only 29 recipients across the United States for this year’s recognition. The Apex Award distinguishes programs for their commitment to excellence in professional development and the education of respiratory therapists to deliver the highest quality of care and elevate the respiratory therapy profession. Our team has worked hard to provide this outstanding level of education to our students while also seeking out opportunities to grow our program and the profession.

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Department of Respiratory Therapy
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-1146

O: SHP/SON 3.724
P: 409-772-5693
F: 409-772-3014
E: shprespc@utmb.edu


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