Admissions
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (B.S.R.C)
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC)
PRIORITY Application for Admission with early notification
Opens November 1st and Closes December 15th
(This application submission is for students seeking priority admission when applying and have met the following requirements by the deadline.)
OR
GENERAL Application for Admission will be accepted until the class is filled with 48 quality applicants.
Requirements:
1. Applicant is currently an active Texas State student or has been admitted at the time of application as an active student for the upcoming Fall semester. To apply for admission to Texas State, please visit: GoApplyTexas.org
2. The applicant will have no more than 15 hours of pending and in progress Pre-requisite courses (including RC 2213) to be completed by the end of the Spring semester. No summer classes will be considered for the PRIORITY application phase. (This requirement is waived for the general admission application.)
3. Overall GPA of 2.25 or higher
4. Completed BSRC Application
5. Completed ADA form
6. A written statement explaining why you want to pursue respiratory care as a career. (Please make sure your name and A# on are on all communication)
7. One MP4 formatted video explaining: Why you chose the B.S.R.C. program at TX State University to achieve this career goal?
8. Transcripts for classes taken outside of TX State University not yet transferred into TX State University or not viewable on your Degree Audit.
Notifications:
Priority applications will be processed, and decision emails sent out the end of the first FULL week of February.
Applications received during the Priority Application Phase that DO NOT meet the requirements listed above, WILL automatically default to the General Application for Admission.
General applications will be processed, and decision emails sent out the Second FULL week of June or within 14 business days of application, if received after June 1st.
IMPORTANT: Background checks, drug screening, and proof of immunization are required following initial acceptance into the program. Applicants must successfully clear each of these three requirements to be fully accepted into the program.
Texas State University is not required to admit to the program an applicant with a flagged background check who has been given tentative clearance for a license by the Texas Medical Board (TMB.) Applicants should be aware that such clearance by TMB does not guarantee an applicant’s employability.
Finally, applicants should be aware that the University does not control the individual requirements of hospital systems for clinical rotations and employment and that such requirements might directly impact an applicant’s ability to complete their clinical education, obtain future employment, or obtain appropriate licensure.
R.R.T. to B.S.R.C. Online Completion Program
Curriculum
This 100%-online program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to advance their knowledge and skills in critical care, research, education, leadership and management. Students with an associate-level degree in respiratory care can earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as one year.
Application Deadlines
This program has rolling admission, please refer to Undergraduate Admissions for current dates.
Requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, applicants must meet or exceed the following requirements:
- Graduate from a school accredited by CoARC
- Get admitted to Texas State University
- Get admitted to the RRT-to-BSRC Online Completion Program
Program Admission Requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 2.25
- RRT credential from NBRC
- may be waived until 3rd semester
- Completion of General Education Core Curriculum
- can complete simultaneously with RC curriculum
- must complete to obtain BSRC
How to Apply to the University
- Apply to Texas State University through ApplyTexas
- Send official transcripts from each institution attended to Undergraduate Admissions:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe Street
San Marcos, TX 78666 - Wait for response from Undergraduate Admissions in regards to acceptance status
- Sign up for New Student Orientation—if you have completed more than 30 college credit hours, you may complete Online Orientation
- Schedule an academic advising appointment with the College of Health Professions' Advising Center.
- Phone: 512.245.3506
- email: hpadvising@txstate.edu
How to Apply to the RRT-to-BSRC Online Completion Program
- Complete the RRT-to-BSRC application and respond to all questions.
- Enclose 3 professional references on the RRT-BSRC Reference Form.
- Enclose a written statement including the answer to:
- Why you chose the B.S.R.C. program at Texas State University to achieve this career goal?
- Submit your completed packet by mail to:
Program Director - RRT-to-BSRC
Department of Respiratory Care - Texas State University
200 Bobcat Way, Willow Hall - Room 214
Round Rock, TX 78665
More Information
Master of Science in Respiratory Care (M.S.R.C.)
Application Deadlines
This program has a flexible deadline.
Requirements
Please refer to The Graduate College admissions requirements
Curriculum
This program is designed for mid- to high-level respiratory therapists, managers, and educators. It provides advanced-practice skills in respiratory therapy. Students receive extensive training in patient education and disease management. The degree offers a concentration in one of the following areas:
- Leadership: Focuses on management and leadership skills for respiratory therapy professionals.
- Clinical Specialist: Emphasizes specialized clinical expertise in respiratory care.
- Polysomnography (Sleep Diagnostics): Concentrates on sleep disorders and diagnostics.
This program is offered in a hybrid format, with some courses available online and others conducted in person at laboratories on the Round Rock Campus.
How to Apply
Please refer to The Graduate College application instructions