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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University, USA

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USD 17664

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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61%

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Program Overview

Make a difference in the lives of those effected by respiratory illness.

The bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy degree is designed for students interested in working with individuals suffering from impaired lung and heart function. You'll learn to exam, diagnose, and create a treatment plan to improve patients' lives.

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree is in partnership with the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center. Students will complete all general education and health-focused coursework at Southeast Missouri State University in the first two years of the program and the final two years completing respiratory therapy coursework at the Career & Technology Center. This program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1100 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    61% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17664

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 60

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    8000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    International Academic Excellence Award
    International Achievement Award (IAA) – Transfer Students
    International Student Scholarship – Freshmen
    International Student Scholarship – Transfer
    International Student Scholarship – Graduate
    International Academic Excellence Award Criteria: Beginning freshmen with a 3.75 high school GPA, plus meeting English proficiency or standardized test score requirements (or academic qualifications from exempt countries).
    Deadline: June 1 (Fall) / November 1 (Spring).

    International Achievement Award (IAA) – Transfer Students Criteria: Transfer students with a 3.0 GPA and 24+ transferable credit hours.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    International Student Scholarship – Freshmen Criteria: Beginning freshmen with a 2.5 GPA.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    International Student Scholarship – Transfer Criteria: Transfer students with a 2.5 GPA.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    International Student Scholarship – Graduate Criteria: Graduate students with a 3.0 GPA.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    LINK: https://semo.edu/student-support/financial-services/financial-aid/international-scholarships.html
    International Academic Excellence Award Amount: $8,000 per year ($4,000 fall + $4,000 spring).
    International Achievement Award (IAA) – Transfer Students Amount: Approx. $7,260 (tuition offset based on 15 credit hours/semester).
    International Student Scholarship – Freshmen Amount: $2,000.
    International Student Scholarship – Transfer Amount: $2,000.
    International Student Scholarship – Graduate Amount: $1,000.

     

     

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