Overview Getting in Prereqs Paths Acceptees
Overview Tuition $6,270
Licensure pass rate (2024) 97.6%
Accreditor CoARC
Duration 18–24 months
Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.
Career outlook Hospitals and home care providers hire respiratory therapists to restore and support patients' pulmonary function. They administer prescribed therapy, manage ventilators and oxygen, and design care plans to help patients breathe and recover.
Getting in What Utah Valley University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Utah Valley University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 15 American Institutions C or better College Biology with Lab (BIOL 1610/1615) C or better · with lab Elementary Chemistry (CHEM 1110) C or better Ethics and Values (PHIL 205G) C or better Fine Arts general education C or better General Psychology (PSY 1010) C or better · one of: psych Human Anatomy with Lab (ZOOL 2320/2325) C or better · with lab Human Development Lifespan (PSY 1110) C or better · one of: psych Human Physiology with Lab (ZOOL 2420/2425) C or better · with lab Humanities general education C or better Intermediate Writing (ENGL 2010) C or better Introduction to Writing (ENGL 1010) C or better Microbiology with Lab (MICR 2060/2065) C or better · with lab Quantitative Literacy (QL) Math course C or better Survey of Respiratory Care (RESP 1540) C or better Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS (version VI or higher) Score 50 ATI TEAS minimum % in any section Certifications 1 BLS CPR (healthcare provider level) Health and background checks 4 Drug screen Federal background check Immunizations and TB testing Physical exam Application basics 3 Essay (1 to 2 pages, APA 7) Interview (selected applicants) TOEFL for non native English speakers Score 82 TOEFL iBT (scores before Jan 21 2026); 4.5 on new scale Paths
Routes into RT. The first step is where you enroll today.
Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
