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Prepare to advance your career in respiratory therapy through UC’s flexible, online health care programs designed for today’s health professionals.

Bachelor's Degrees

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Respiratory Therapy

UC’s Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy degree prepares professional Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs) with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership management, education, and research. A bachelor’s degree in RT will help you advance your career and position you for a master’s degree.

Master's Degrees

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Respiratory Therapy

The online Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy (MS-RT) was designed to provide respiratory therapists (who currently hold a bachelor’s degree) with increased knowledge and preparation to facilitate their transition into an educator and/or managerial role.

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The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer over 110 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.