Program Description
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:
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of final year of two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum grade of 60%.
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 Year in Health Sciences.
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 Year in Health Sciences.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1. 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.
1. Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student Immunization form.
2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level 3 certification at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student placements.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as scrubs and lab coats are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
6. Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
7. Students completing this program may choose to apply to write CSRT certification exams at an additional cost.
2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level 3 certification at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student placements.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as scrubs and lab coats are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
6. Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
7. Students completing this program may choose to apply to write CSRT certification exams at an additional cost.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| BIOL1030 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1031 | Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BIOL1110 | Anatomy & Physiology I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1111 | Anatomy & Physiology I LAB | - | BIOL1110 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM1050 | Health Sciences Chemistry | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1050 | Healthcare Physics Concepts & Applications | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 17 | 15 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| BIOL1210 | Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL1110 & BIOL1111 | BIOL1211 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1211 | Anatomy & Physiology II LAB | BIOL1110-BIOL1111 | BIOL1210 | 1 | 0 | 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 | ||||||
| BIOL1310 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | BIOL1210 & BIOL1211 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSRT1100 | Medical Gas Therapy | BIOL1030 & BIOL1210 & CHEM1050 & PHYS1050 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 7 | 6 | 3 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 40 | 36 | 12 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| HSHG2210 | Communications in Healthcare | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSRT2120 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | BIOL1310 & HSRT1100 | - | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| HSRT2200 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I | BIOL1310 & HSRT1100 | - | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| HSRT2210 | Pharmacology for Respiratory Therapy | BIOL1310 & HSRT1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSRT2220 | Respiratory Techniques | BIOL1310 & HSRT1100 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 18 | 17 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| HSRT2300 | Airway Management | HSRT2120 & HSRT2200 & HSRT2210 & HSRT2220 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT2310 | Respiratory Therapy Workterm Application I | HSRT2120 & HSRT2200 & HSRT2210 & HSRT2220 | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HSRT2320 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II | HSRT2120 & HSRT2200 & HSRT2210 & HSRT2220 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 11 | 8 | 8 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| HSRT2330 | Mechanical Ventilation I | HSRT2300 & HSRT2310 & HSRT2320 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT2340 | Respiratory Therapy Workterm Application II | HSRT2300 & HSRT2310 & HSRT2320 | - | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 5 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 34 | 28 | 20 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| 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 |
| HSRT3200 | Mechanical Ventilation II | HSRT2330 & HSRT2340 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT3240 | Respiratory Therapy Workterm Application III | HSRT2330 & HSRT2340 | HSRT3130 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 15 | 11 | 14 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| HSRT3000 | Emerging Trends in Respiratory Therapy | HSRT3200 & HSRT3240 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSRT3210 | Pulmonary Diagnostics | HSRT2120 & HSRT2320 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSRT3230 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | HSRT3120 & HSRT3130 & HSRT3200 & HSRT3240 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| HSRT3300 | Mechanical Ventilation III | HSRT3130 & HSRT3200 & HSRT3240 | HSRT3310 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSRT3310 | Respiratory Therapy Workterm Application IV | HSRT3120 & HSRT3130 & HSRT3200 & HSRT3240 | HSRT3300 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 14 | 9 | 15 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| HSRT3330 | Respiratory Therapy Workterm Practicum I | HSRT3210 & HSRT3230 & HSRT3300 & HSRT3310 | - | 4 | 0 | 35 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 4 | 0 | 35 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 33 | 20 | 64 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| HSRT4200 | Respiratory Therapy Workterm Practicum II | HSRT3330 | - | 9 | 0 | 35 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 9 | 0 | 35 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| HSRT4300 | Respiratory Therapy Workterm Practicum III | HSRT4200 | - | 9 | 0 | 35 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 9 | 0 | 35 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 18 | 0 | 70 | |||
| Program Total | 125 | 84 | 166 | |||
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, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation centers. A wide range of career opportunities in field currently exist and they include but are not limited to the following:
- Acute and Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
- Respiratory Therapy Supervisor/Manager
- Extended Care and Rehabilitation Therapist
- Sleep Therapist/Polysomnographer
- Home Health Care Respiratory Therapist
- Patient Transport Specialist
- Respiratory Care Educator and Researcher
- Disease Management and Health Promotion Specialist
- Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Telehealth Services Specialist
- Clinical Application Specialist/R&D in the Healthcare Industries
Program Contact:
Dr. Ahmad Elshafei
Department Head, Respiratory Therapy
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