Program Overview
The Respiratory Care at Samford University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 789 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 789 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Homewood, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Respiratory Care 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
- PFT and Cardiopulmonary\nDiagnostics
- Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
- Introduction to Research
- Clinical Seminar I
- Clinical Seminar II
- Cardiopulmonary Physiology and\nPathology
- Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory\nCare
- Clinical Practice II
- Research Project I
- Research Project II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (degree in any field) or be in the senior year of undergraduate study. A completed bachelor\xc2\x92s degree is required prior to enrollment, as evidenced by a final official college/university transcript. Applicants may receive a \xc2\x93conditional\xc2\x94 acceptance with a letter from the university registrar stating they have completed the requirements for the degree. The conditional status is removed once an official transcript is received.
- Cumulative GPA minimum of 3.0 (4-point scale).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 789 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 789 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 789 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 789 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Samford 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 Samford University
Samford University
Birmingham, United States
Samford 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- Start Date fall 2016
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