The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (B.Sc. RT) is a four-year degree that prepares graduates for licensing as a Respiratory Therapist in Qatar. The B.Sc. RT program is founded on Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and EQual Accreditation Canada accreditation standards. An integration of theory, laboratory skills, high-fidelity simulation, and extensive clinical experiences prepares graduates to assess, educate, treat, and offer preventive and health care promotion to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies across the care continuum. The B.Sc. RT prepares graduates with foundational knowledge and skills to practice in hospitals, community health settings, educational institutions, long term care facilities, clinics, home care, and private practice.
Program Duration:
Four years
Accreditation:
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (B.Sc. RT) is accredited by EQual of Accreditation Canada (AC) for more information please visit: www.accreditation.ca.
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, and successful completion of the final year of two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum average of 60%;
OR
2. High school graduation certificate approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education plus the following:
a. English Language with a minimum grade of 60%
b. Academic Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60% or Advanced Mathematics with a minimum grade of 50%
c. Two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum average of 60%;
OR
3. Three-year Respiratory Therapy Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;
OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test;
OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
- Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student Immunization Form.
- Documented proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (Level 3) at the time or enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
- Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined with the Qatar Minister of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student practicums.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as uniforms and lab coats are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
- It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
- Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
- Students completing this program may choose to apply to write CSRT certification exams at an additional cost.
Study Plan:
|
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
|
BIOL1110 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
- | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| BIOL1030 |
Biochemistry & Microbiology |
- | BIOL1031 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1031 |
Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) |
- | BIOL1030 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 |
English Communication I |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1040 |
Applied Science for Allied Health |
- | CHEM1041 | 3 | 3 |
0 |
| CHEM1041 |
Applied Science for Allied Health (Lab) |
- | CHEM1040 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| BIOL1210 | Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL1110 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSRT1000 | Professional Practice in Respiratory Therapy | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 15 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| HSRT1100 | Medical Gas Therapy | BIOL1210 CHEM1040 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| BIOL1310 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | BIOL1210 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 7 | 6 | 3 | |||
| YEAR 1 TOTAL: | 38 | 33 | 15 | |||
|
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | requisite | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| HSHG2210 | Communications in Healthcare | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSRT2200 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I |
HSRT1100 BIOL1310 |
- | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| HSRT2210 | Pharmacology for Respiratory Therapy |
HSRT1100 BIOL1310 |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSRT2120 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | HSRT1100 BIOL1310 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| HSRT2220 | Respiratory Techniques | HSRT1100 BIOL1310 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 18 | 17 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| HSRT2300 | Airway Management | HSRT2200 HSRT2210 HSRT2220 HSRT2120 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT2310 | Respiratory Therapy Clinical Application I | HSRT2200 HSRT2210 HSRT2220 HSRT2120 | - | 1 | 36 Total HRs | |
| HSRT2320 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II | HSRT2200 HSRT2210 HSRT2220 HSRT2120 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 14 | 12 | 4 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| HSRT2330 | Mechanical Ventilation I | HSRT2300 HSRT2310 HSRT2320 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT2340 | Respiratory Therapy Clinical Application II | HSRT2300 HSRT2310 HSRT2320 | - | 1 | 36 Total Hrs | |
| Semester 6 Total: | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||
| YEAR 2 TOTAL: | 37 | 32 | 10 | |||
|
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| HSRT3200 | Mechanical Ventilation II | HSRT2330 HSRT2340 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT3240 | Respiratory Therapy Clinical Application III | HSRT2330 HSRT2340 | HSRT3130 | 1 | 60 Total HRs | |
| HSRT3120 | Cardiac Diagnostics |
HSRT2330 HSRT2340 |
- | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSRT3130 | Neonatal Respiratory Care | HSRT2330 HSRT2340 | HSRT3240 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT3140 | Anesthesia | HSRT2330 HSRT2340 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 15 | 11 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| HSRT3300 | Mechanical Ventilation III |
HSRT3130 HSRT3200 HSRT3240 |
HSRT3310 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| HSRT3210 | Pulmonary Diagnostics | HSRT2120 HSRT2320 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT3230 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | HSRT3120 HSRT3130 HSRT3200 HSRT3240 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| HSRT3310 | Respiratory Therapy Clinical Application IV | HSRT3120 HSRT3130 HSRT3200 HSRT3240 | HSRT3300 | 2 | 72 Total HRs | |
| HSRT3000 | Emerging Trends in Respiratory Therapy | HSRT3200 HSRT3240 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 13 | 8 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| HSRT3330 | Respiratory Therapy Practicum I | HSRT3120 HSRT3130 HSRT3200 HSRT3240 | - | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 3 TOTAL: | 32 | 19 | 18 | |||
|
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | requisite | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
|
HSRT4200 |
Respiratory Therapy Practicum II | HSRT3330 | - | 9 | 525 Total Hrs | |
| Semester 10 Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| HSRT4300 | Respiratory Therapy Practicum III | HSRT4200 | - | 9 | 525 Total Hrs | |
| Semester 11 Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 4 TOTAL: | 18 | 0 | 0 | |||
| B.Sc. RT PROGRAM TOTAL: | 125 | 84 | 43 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Respiratory Therapy (B.Sc. RT) are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or post-graduate research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the B.Sc. RT program are eligible to work in hospitals, cardiopulmonary diagnostic labs, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and home health agencies. A wide range of career opportunities in field currently exist and they include but are not limited to the following:
- Respiratory Therapist
- Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
- Chronic Treatment Respiratory Therapist
- Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
- Bedside Respiratory Therapist
- Respiratory Care Researcher
- Respiratory Care Educator
- Respiratory Care Practitioner