Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Weber State University has one of the largest baccalaureate respiratory therapy programs in the United States and is also among one of a few universities in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
Our cohort-based bachelor's degree program prepares students to care for patients and save lives as registered respiratory therapists (RRT). Our program has three cohorts: Ogden, Davis and Farmington.
Students in our program start out by completing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Therapy, Pre-Professional, which is the first step to a bachelor's degree.
The associate's degree alone does not allow for students to pass national certification exams, obtain a license and practice as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT).
Students must complete the full bachelor's degree program in order to pass national certification exams and obtain a license to practice as a respiratory therapist.
Application and degree requirements are found in the following sections of this webpage.
Applications
The respiratory therapy program is currently not accepting applications. Our next application cycle will be from May 28-July 1 for our Davis cohort, with enrollment in spring 2027.
- Ogden cohort applications open annually with a deadline of Feb. 1 for enrollment the following fall semester.
- Davis cohort applications are open every other even year (2026, 2028, 2030), with a deadline of July 1 for enrollment the following spring semester.
- Farmington cohort applications are open every other odd year (2025, 2027, 2029), with a deadline of July 1 for spring semester enrollment.
Admissions
Students must first be accepted to Weber State before they can be accepted to the respiratory therapy program.
Before applying to the respiratory therapy program, we strongly recommend meeting with an admissions advisor in the Dumke College of Health Professions Office of Admissions Advisement.
Visit the Dumke College of Health Professions Office of Admissions Advisement website or contact their office at 801-626-6136 or healthprofessions@weber.edu.
An advising session will help to ensure that you are a qualified applicant.
Prerequisite Courses
The respiratory therapy program has many prerequisite courses that must be completed before starting the program. Students may apply to the program while in progress of completing prerequisites, but all prerequisites must be completed before starting the program.
- HTHS 2230: Introductory Pathophysiology
- PSY 1010 SS: Introductory Psychology
- REST 1540: Survey of Respiratory Therapy
- REST 1560: Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker, or a CNA/EMT course
- ENGL 1005 EN1: College reading and Introductory Writing
- ENGL 1007: College Reading and Introductory Writing, Part B
- ENGL 1010 EN1: Introductory College Writing
- COMM 1020: Principles of Public Speaking
- COMM 2110 HU CEL: Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
- Complete MATH 1010 or MATH 0970 with a grade of C or higher within the last 2 years.
- Complete Math QL requirements with a grade of C or higher.
- Have an ACT Math score, ALEKS score, or WSU Accuplacer College Level Math score with placement into MATH 1010, or MATH 0970, or Math QL within last 2 years.
- HTHS 2110 LS: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- HTHS 2111: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- ZOOL 2320: Human Anatomy
- ZOOL 2420 LS: Human Physiology
- CHEM 1010 PS: Introductory Chemistry, or a Chemistry class from the Physical Sciences (PS) attribute
- MICR 1113 LS: Introductory Microbiology
More information about prerequisite courses and application requirements is available on the College of Health Professions Advising website.
Conditional Acceptance
Students will receive a letter stating they've been conditionally accepted to the program, which is contingent upon completing and passing a background check, drug screen, and providing records of required immunizations.
Transfer Students
After getting accepted to WSU, any transfer student who has an associate of science and an RRT credential interested in completing a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy can go to the following link to apply for our program.
Transfer or Returning Students Application
Weber State and Kirkwood Community College have a transfer articulation agreement that is available as a printable PDF document or in full text on this webpage.
Kirkwood Community College Agreement (PDF)
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Kirkwood Community College
Transfer AgreementThis articulation agreement (the 'Agreement') is established by and entered into May 28, 2025 ("Effective Date") by Kirkwood Community College (hereinafter referred to as 'Kirkwood') and Weber State University (hereinafter referred to as 'Weber State').
Students who successfully complete the Kirkwood Respiratory Therapist Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and who obtain a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification can transfer to Weber State to complete an online program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
Apply for Admission to Weber State
Transfer students are required to submit an application for admission to Weber State and pay the application fee. They are required to provide official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Students declare their program of study upon institutional admission but must meet the departmental requirements for program acceptance.
Apply for Program Acceptance
Prior to acceptance, Kirkwood students should have:
- Successfully completed Kirkwood's Respiratory Therapist AAS degree
- A current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR certification card
- An American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
- A current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) registered respiratory therapy (RRT) credential
- Been accepted to Weber State
- Completed Weber State's Respiratory Therapy online application
Students that meet the preceding requirements and have been accepted by Weber State's respiratory therapy program will be admitted into the bachelor's degree program.
Upon Transfer to Weber State
All Kirkwood coursework will be accepted as transfer credit based on Weber State's current course evaluations (Transfer Guide). All of Kirkwood's Respiratory Therapist courses (RCP-xxx) will transfer in as lower division electives.
The student will meet with a Weber State College of Health Professions Office of Admissions Advisement advisor at the time they apply for the program to determine remaining general education courses needed to fulfill the bachelor's degree requirements. Kirkwood courses may meet some of Weber State University's general education course requirements.
Weber State requires 120 semester credit hours for the bachelor's degree. To complete the graduation residency requirement, 30 credit hours need to be taken at Weber State. Credit by examination does not apply to the 30-credit residency. General education courses, respiratory therapy specific courses, or other courses chosen by students count for this requirement.
Weber State requires 40 credit hours of upper division coursework for the bachelor's degree. Each student should meet with the program advisor to ensure they are taking the upper division courses they need.
A minimum of 6 credit hours of REST courses are required to fulfill Weber State's bachelor of science requirements and may include:
- REST 3800: Respiratory Care Certifications (3 credits)
- REST 4610: Advanced Patient Assessment (1-2)
- REST 4620: Health Promotion (1-2)
And one of the following courses:- REST 4630: Continuous Quality Improvement (1-2)
- HIM 3300: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3)
Students who have obtained the RRT credential may receive credit for additional respiratory therapy upper division coursework by filling out Weber State's Application for Credit – Special Examination form, where a student applies for specific course credits and pays the associated fees to receive credit for each registered course.Please meet with the department advisor to begin this process. The RRT credential meets the requirements with the exception of HIM 3300 (or REST 4630), REST 4610, REST 4620, and REST 3800 (or equivalent, which includes ACLS, PALS, and NRP) discussed previously.
Miscellaneous
The agreement may be amended by the written consent of both parties.
Either party may terminate this agreement within 90 days of written notice for any reason. Such termination will include honoring commitments to students already enrolled in the BA program at Weber State.
Both Kirkwood and Weber State prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual. Kirkwood and Weber State shall abide by these principles in the administration of this agreement, and neither party shall impose criteria for participation in this program that would violate the principles of nondiscrimination.
This Agreement shall have a one-year term and shall automatically renew for successive one-year terms until the earlier of: the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date or its termination pursuant to the provisions hereof.
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy can be found in the course catalog.
Catalog: Respiratory Therapy (BS)
Students in the Ogden cohort must complete four semesters of classes to get a bachelor's degree.
Students in the Davis and Farmington cohorts complete five semesters of classes before getting a bachelor's degree.
Cohort Course Sequences
Students in each cohort take classes in a specific order each semester, with some exceptions that are noted where relevant.
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Ogden Course Sequence
Ogden Cohort Course Sequence (Google Sheets)
First Semester (Fall)
20 total credits
- REST 2140: Intro to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3 credits)
- REST 2210: Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 2230: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2)
- REST 2250: Basic Patient Assessment (2)
- REST 2300: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3)
- REST 2310: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3)
- REST 2700: Clinical Applications (4)
Second Semester (Spring)
16 total credits
- REST 2160: Equipment Management Lab (3)
- REST 2270: Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (3)
- REST 2320: Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (3)
- REST 2330: Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (1)
- REST 2520: Principles of Pharmacology (2)
- REST 2710: Specialty Clinical Experiences (1)
- REST 2720: Clinical Applications (3)
Third Semester (Fall)
17 total credits
- REST 3210: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 3260: Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)
- REST 3270: Adult Critical Care (2)
- REST 3280: Patient Care Continuum/Quality Management (3)
- REST 3770: Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care (4)
- REST 3780: Clinical Applications (2)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
16-19 total credits
- REST 3220: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3)
- REST 3230: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology (2)
- REST 3760: Clinical Applications of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (4)
- REST 3800: Respiratory Care Certifications (3)
- REST 3900: Clinical Simulation Seminar (1)
- REST 4610: Advanced Patient Assessment (1)
- REST 4620: Health Promotion (1)
- REST 4630: Continuous Quality Improvement (1-2) or HIM 3300: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3)
Important: REST 4610, REST 4620, and REST 4630 (or HIM 3300) can be taken in any semester. They're listed in the fourth semester as a suggestion. Speak with an advisor to make specific academic plans.
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Davis Course Sequence
Davis Cohort Course Sequence (Google Sheets)
First Semester (Spring)
12 total credits
- REST 2140: Intro to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3 credits)
- REST 2210: Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 2300: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3)
- REST 2310: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3)
Second Semester (Summer)
14 total credits
- REST 2160: Equipment Management Lab (3)
- REST 2230: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2)
- REST 2250: Basic Patient Assessment (2)
- REST 2320: Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (3)
- REST 2700: Clinical Applications (4)
Third Semester (Fall)
11-13 total credits
- REST 2270: Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (3)
- REST 2330: Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (1)
- REST 2520: Principles of Pharmacology (2)
- REST 2710: Specialty Clinical Experiences (1)
- REST 2720: Clinical Applications (3)
- REST 4630: Continuous Quality Improvement (1-2) or HIM 3300: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3)
Important: REST 4630 and HIM 3300 can be taken in any semester. In order to retain full-time student status, which may affect financial aid and scholarship eligibility, you must take 12 credit hours per semester. We suggest taking either REST 4630 or HIM 3300 in the third semester of the program in order to retain full-time status.
Fourth Semester (Spring)
17 total credits
- REST 3210: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 3260: Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)
- REST 3270: Adult Critical Care (2)
- REST 3280: Patient Care Continuum/Quality Management (3)
- REST 3770: Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care (4)
- REST 3780: Clinical Applications (2)
Fifth Semester (Summer)
15 total credits
- REST 3220: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3)
- REST 3230: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology (2)
- REST 3760: Clinical Applications of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (4)
- REST 3800: Respiratory Care Certifications (3)
- REST 3900: Clinical Simulation Seminar (1)
- REST 4610: Advanced Patient Assessment (1)
- REST 4620: Health Promotion (1)
Important: REST 4610 and REST 4620 can be taken in any semester. They're listed in the fifth semester as a suggestion. Speak with an advisor to make specific academic plans.
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Farmington Course Sequence
Farmington Cohort Course Sequence (Google Sheets)
First Semester (Spring)
12 total credits
- REST 2140: Intro to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3 credits)
- REST 2210: Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 2300: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3)
- REST 2310: Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3)
Second Semester (Summer)
14 total credits
- REST 2160: Equipment Management Lab (3)
- REST 2230: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2)
- REST 2250: Basic Patient Assessment (2)
- REST 2320: Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (3)
- REST 2700: Clinical Applications (4)
Third Semester (Fall)
11-13 total credits
- REST 2270: Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (3)
- REST 2330: Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (1)
- REST 2520: Principles of Pharmacology (2)
- REST 2710: Specialty Clinical Experiences (1)
- REST 2720: Clinical Applications (3)
- REST 4630: Continuous Quality Improvement (1-2) or HIM 3300: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3)
Important: REST 4630 and HIM 3300 can be taken in any semester. In order to retain full-time student status, which may affect financial aid and scholarship eligibility, you must take 12 credit hours per semester. We suggest taking either REST 4630 or HIM 3300 in the third semester of the program in order to retain full-time status.
Fourth Semester (Spring)
17 total credits
- REST 3210: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3)
- REST 3260: Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)
- REST 3270: Adult Critical Care (2)
- REST 3280: Patient Care Continuum/Quality Management (3)
- REST 3770: Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care (4)
- REST 3780: Clinical Applications (2)
Fifth Semester (Summer)
15 total credits
- REST 3220: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3)
- REST 3230: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology (2)
- REST 3760: Clinical Applications of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (4)
- REST 3800: Respiratory Care Certifications (3)
- REST 3900: Clinical Simulation Seminar (1)
- REST 4610: Advanced Patient Assessment (1)
- REST 4620: Health Promotion (1)
Important: REST 4610 and REST 4620 can be taken in any semester. They're listed in the fifth semester as a suggestion. Speak with an advisor to make specific academic plans.
Class Days
- Ogden cohort: Monday-Friday
- Davis cohort: Tuesday, Thursday (subject to change)
- Farmington cohort: Tuesday, Thursday (subject to change)
Clinical Days
- Ogden cohort: Tuesday, Thursday, weekends, nights (subject to change)
- Students have lab classes for the first half of the semester and clinical education for the second half.
- Davis cohort: Monday, Wednesday, weekends, nights (subject to change)
- Farmington cohort: Can be any day (schedule varies)
Ready to Apply?
The respiratory therapy program is currently not accepting applications. Our next application cycle will be from May 28-July 1 for our Davis cohort, with enrollment in spring 2027.