BS Respiratory Care

The University of Hartford offers the only entry-level bachelor’s degree program in New England. More hospitals are now requiring a bachelor’s degree for respiratory therapists, and it gives you an edge throughout your career, from landing your first job to advancing to leadership positions.

Our fully accredited four-year program provides graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree and eligibility for state licensing and credentialing by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

This program offers more than 750 hours of clinical experience and includes clinical training at some of the best medical facilities in New England, including Hartford Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Medical Center, and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Our state-of-the-art simulation center on campus gives students the opportunity to practice realistic patient care scenarios that challenge and develop their critical thinking and clinical skills.