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Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Our programs prepare students to be leaders in clinical practice, education and research. We offer two Master of Science education programs: Entry-Level (no experience) and BS/BA RRT to MSRT Degree Advancement. 

  • The Entry-Level Program requires no prior healthcare experience, is held on-campus and with a completion rate of just two (2) years, graduates can quickly start their career in respiratory therapy, helping patients with their illnesses and conditions.
  • The Degree Advancement program designed for practicing registered respiratory therapists, is 100% online and after 20 graduate credit hours of respiratory therapy courses, offers three different leadership tracks: Operational, Education, and Research. This 2–3-year online program allows practitioners to continue providing healthcare for their patients while simultaneously earning an advanced degree.

 

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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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2025-2026 AARC Apex Recognition Award

The Department of Respiratory Therapy in the School of Health Professions at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is proud to announce that our program has been awarded the 2025–2026 APEX Recognition Award by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

This prestigious national honor recognizes respiratory therapy programs that demonstrate the highest standards in professional development and education. Our program is one of only 41 programs in the United States to receive this distinction for 2025–2026. The APEX Award highlights our commitment to preparing respiratory therapists to deliver exceptional patient care and advance the profession.

This achievement reflects the collective effort of our team to uphold the highest standards in education and to continually advance the field of respiratory care.

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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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Last updated: February 20, 2026