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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Respiratory therapy is a growing field that offers meaningful employment opportunities in a wide variety of settings:
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy students study in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, which offers state-of-the art patient care and simulation labs, enabling students to prepare for an exciting career in health care.
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences offers both a three-year professional program and a degree completion program for registered respiratory therapists.
We are unique amongst Canadian educational institutions, delivering the only English entry-to-practice undergraduate degree program in respiratory therapy in the country.
Expected duration: 4 years
The respiratory therapy program is a three-year program leading to a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (BRT). Applicants must take 24 credit hours consisting of prerequisite courses plus electives of the student's choice in order to be considered for admission.
Expected duration: 2 years
The Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Respiratory Therapy degree completion program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who wish to complete their degree.
Students admitted to the degree completion program will be appointed an academic advisor who is a faculty member of the Department of Respiratory Therapy. The academic advisor will determine program coursework requirements, advise students on academic matters and review student progress.
Students will be required to complete the equivalent required coursework of the traditional entry-to-practice Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy degree (or equivalent coursework). A minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework must be completed for the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy degree completion program.
The degree completion program includes:
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
In year 4 of the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy program, students are required to perform 1,600 full-time hours of clinical fieldwork experience. 320 hours of clinical education time is organized into courses that occur during years 1 and 2 of the BRT program.
The remaining 1,280 hours of clinical placements may occur in another province and will take place in both urban and rural settings.
Internally educated health professionals should visit the access hub for details related to obtaining Canadian credentials.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the bachelor of respiratory therapy program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
The Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy is an advanced entry program, which means that you must complete at least one year of university-level study, including several required and recommended courses, before you can be considered for admission.
To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program, you must:
Applicants must also submit a letter of intent indicating their motivation for taking the program and how completion of the program will support attainment of their future professional and academic goals.
Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $120
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.
Interviews are typically conducted in June. The interview date will be published in the applicant information bulletin annually.
Each applicant will participate in a series of one-on-one interviews over a one hour period. The interview team will consist of a clinician, a student and one or more faculty members. Based on applicants' verbal and written responses to a standard set of questions, interview team members will assess the applicant in each of the following areas:
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
66 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
R106 - 771 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6
CORS.RTprogram@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3897
Fax: 204-789-3927
