Program Overview
The Respiratory Care Leadership at Northeastern University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology
- The Evolving Roles of Respiratory Care Professionals
- Research Design
- Applied Research in Respiratory Care
- Seminar
- Development of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Respiratory Care Protocols
- Respiratory Therapist Education
- Developing Your Leadership Capability
- Leading Teams
- Ethical Leadership
- Strategic Leadership (should be taken as the last course)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University\'s academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant\'s statement of purpose
- Professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation: from individual(s) with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Copy of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northeastern University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Boston, United States
Northeastern University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months