Fast Facts

• Our Master of Science Respiratory Therapy (MSRT) program is one of nine (9) entry-level graduate respiratory care programs in the nation.
• Our student to faculty ratio encourages individualized attention with highly qualified, specialty credentialed faculty. In addition to spacious classrooms with current technology, you will receive training with state-of-the-art equipment in our new Health Education Center that includes a 77-bed simulation hospital with a 10-bed intensive care unit.
• Since 2010, our program has consistently been recognized for Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success by CoARC.
• We are the first MSRT program in Texas to receive the AARC Apex Recognition Award, showcasing our unwavering commitment to exceptional education.
• UTMB MSRT program is home to the CardioRespiratory Assisted Ventilation and Evaluation (CRAVE) Research Lab, where cutting-edge technology and research enhance your educational experience.
• Participate in Community Engagement through initiatives at St. Vincent Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, St. Vincent ICOPE Clinic, and Global Health Opportunities in Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean.
• Our MSRT students train and practice at the Texas Medical Center which is the world's largest medical complex.