ALLIED HEALTH TRANSFER PATHWAY
Cardiopulmonary Science (Respiratory Therapy - RT)
Train to become a respiratory therapist and provide life-saving care for patients with heart and lung conditions.
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Timeline:
- 2 years at LSU
- 2 years at LSU Health New Orleans
Start Term at LSUHSC: May (annual cohort)
Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA:
- Overall GPA 3.0
- Prerequisite GPA 3.0
- Application Materials:
- Transcript(s)
- Personal statement
- Possible interview
- Letter of Recommendation from LSU Advisor
Prerequisite Coursework: Total of 51-55 hours (completed by end of spring semester prior to May start)
|
Requirement |
Courses |
Hours |
|
English |
ENGL 1001,2000 |
6 |
|
Chemistry |
CHEM 1201 or 1005 |
3 |
|
Analytical Reasoning |
MATH 1021+ 1022 or 1550 |
6-8 |
|
Biology |
BIOL 1201/1208/1202/1209 |
8 |
|
Microbiology |
BIOL 1011 or 2051 |
3-4 |
|
Physics |
PHYS 2001 |
3 |
|
Human Physiology |
BIOL 2160 |
3 |
|
Science Lab |
BIOL 1012 or BIOL 2051* or BIOL 2161 or CHEM 1212** or PHYS 2108 |
1-2 |
|
Humanities |
Communication Studies, English Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Religion, Philosophy only |
9 |
|
Psychology & Sociology |
PSYC 2000, SOCL 2001 |
6 |
|
Arts |
Art, Art History, Music, Theater |
3 |
* BIOL 2051 includes a laboratory component that satisfies the Science Laboratory requirement. Completion of CHEM 1202 is required and the course is not available to students who complete CHEM 1005.
** CHEM 1212 requires completion of CHEM 1202 and is not available to students who complete CHEM 1005.
Prerequisite requirements and requirements for earning a letter of recommendation are subject to change. Students are encouraged to meet with a Pre-Professional Healthcare Advisor at LSU and the program directors at LSUHSC New Orleans for up to date information.
Application Deadline
- Respiratory Therapy: February 1