Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life with a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Are you interested in studying math and science? Do you enjoy helping people when they need it most? If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone’s life while serving God, then perhaps a career in respiratory therapy would be right for you!
Our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree provides you with an opportunity to work in a field where you can play an integral role in the healthcare profession. A career as a respiratory therapist involves the assessment and treatment of patients who have a dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s B.S. in Respiratory Therapy residential program holds provisional accreditation from CoARC, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
- The equipment available on our campus provides you with cutting-edge technology, which can increase your opportunities for internships and job placements.
- Labs are associated with almost every course, giving you hands-on experience in the classroom.
- Classes and labs are taught by faculty, meaning your professors are available to personally teach and mentor you throughout your program.
What Will You Learn?
- Clinical application of respiratory care equipment utilized in the hospital setting
- Diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of common pulmonary disease and conditions
- The physiologic and pharmacologic basis of cardiopulmonary medications
- Theories, procedures, and equipment applicable to the delivery of respiratory therapy in neonatal care
Career Opportunities for Our B.S. in Respiratory Therapy Graduates
- Adult critical care therapist
- Case manager
- Clinical specialist
- Director
- Disease manager
- Generalist
- Homecare specialist
- Manager
- Neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapist
- Pulmonary/cardiac rehabilitation therapist
- Researcher
- Supervisor
Practical Learning Available to Respiratory Therapy Students
- Our on-campus equipment allows students to be on the cutting edge of technology, which can increase opportunities for internships and job placements.
- Labs are associated with nearly all of our respiratory therapy courses so you can get hands-on training prior to graduation.
- Our program can provide you with superior facilities compared to other similar universities.
- Classes and labs are taught by faculty, meaning your professors are available to personally teach and mentor you throughout your program.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Admission Requirements for Our Residential BSRT
The residential respiratory therapy program is both competitive and selective. You’ll go through 2 application processes following the pre-professional phase of the program. Initial acceptance will only occur after final grades for the freshman spring semester are confirmed by the registrar’s office, which are due by April 15 to the respiratory therapy program director. Full acceptance is considered following our receipt of your final grades for your sophomore year.
Credit Hours

Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CoARC