Discover the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy Program
Program details
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.
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy
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.
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program
Expected duration: 2 years
The Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Respiratory Therapy degree completion program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to complete their degree.
Upon admission, students will be assigned an academic advisor from the Department of Respiratory Therapy. The advisor will determine the required coursework, provide academic guidance, and monitor student progress.
To earn the degree, students must complete the required coursework equivalent to that of the traditional entry-to-practice Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy degree. The program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.
The degree completion program includes:
- RESP and REHB Courses: Students must complete all RESP and REHB courses not previously taken during their initial respiratory therapy program or any subsequent post-secondary studies.
- Prerequisite Courses: Students must complete any prerequisite courses deemed foundational or complementary to the RESP or REHB coursework (or equivalent courses).
- Elective Courses: The remaining coursework, up to a total of 30 credit hours, will consist of elective courses. These electives will be chosen to support the student's academic and professional learning goals and will be determined collaboratively by the student and their academic advisor.
Required fieldwork and clinical experience
In the fourth year of the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy program, students must complete 1,600 full-time hours of clinical fieldwork experience. The first 320 hours, focused on clinical education, are structured into courses during the first and second years of the program.
The remaining 1,280 hours of clinical placements may occur in another province and include both urban and rural settings.
Sample course offerings
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 1030 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| RESP 1400 | Introduction to Professional Practice | 3 |
| RESP 1410 | Health Systems and Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 1430 | Respiratory Therapeutics 1 | 6 |
| RESP 2220 | Physical Examination and Health Assessment | 3 |
| RESP 2250 | Ventilator Instrumentation | 3 |
| RESP 2390 | Clinical Integration and Simulation | 6 |
| RESP 3320 | Clinical Education in Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 3360 | Clinical Education in Anesthesia | 3 |
| RESP 3370 | Clinical Education in Community Care | 4 |
| RESP 3440 | Current Topics in Respiratory Therapy | 6 |
Internationally educated health professionals
Internally educated health professionals should visit the access hub for details related to obtaining Canadian credentials.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the bachelor of respiratory therapy program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy admission requirements
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.
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program admission requirements
To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program, you must:
- Be a graduate of a Canadian-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Be registered with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists or any other provincial regulatory body
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.
For more information, visit the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences policy page to view the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy Program Academic Regulations.
How to apply
Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130
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.
Interview details
Interviews are usually conducted in June, with the specific date announced annually on the applicant information page.
Applicants who are selected for the interview stage will participate in a 15-minute Zoom interview with a pair of interviewers. Each interview team consists of one student and one faculty member. The team will evaluate applicants based on their verbal and written responses to a standard set of questions. The evaluation will cover the following areas:
- Motivation
- Self-evaluation
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Ability to relate to others
- Maturity
- Ethics
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Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 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
Program inquiries
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
Connect with us to learn more
If you’d like to learn more or visit our Bannatyne campus for an in-person conversation, feel free to reach out:
Juan Garcia
Recruitment and events coordinator
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
juan.garcia@umanitoba.ca