Prerequisites
Learn about the courses required for admission to KU's respiratory care degree program.
In the table below, you will see the prerequisite classes and credit hours. We have also listed how they meet the KU Core 34 requirements. A minimum 2.5 overall GPA is required, with a grade of "C" or better on each course. Though we list University of Kansas course numbers below, equivalent courses from other institutions may be accepted pending transcript evaluation. Visit CredTran to find out how your credits transfer to KU.
KU Core 34 Curriculum
As courses are constantly being evaluated and approved for inclusion in the KU Core 34 curriculum, please check for the most up-to-date course listings which meet each goal.
Please note, students who are transferring to KU with an associate of science degree or bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an accepted accreditation body may not be required to meet KU Core 34 Systemwide General Education requirements. Please reach out to an advisor for more information.
Anatomy and Physiology Requirement
Students having completed a single combined anatomy and physiology course will need to complete either a second, higher-level anatomy and physiology course, or otherwise take a separate course in physiology only.
| Subject |
Prerequisite Course |
Recommended |
Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Sciences |
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy w/ lab |
BIOL 240 and 241 |
4-5 hrs* |
|
Principles of Human Physiology w/ lab |
BIOL 246 and 247 |
4-5 hrs* |
|
|
Basic Microbiology w/ lab ** |
BIOL 200 and 203 |
5 hrs |
|
|
Introduction to Chemistry |
CHEM 110 |
3 hrs |
|
|
Course to fulfill KU Core 34 – Natural & Physical Sciences (Physics 114 preferred) |
PHSX 114 |
3 hrs |
|
| Mathematics |
College Algebra |
MATH 101 |
3 hrs |
|
Introductory Statistics (meets KU Core 34 – Quantitative Literacy) |
MATH 107 |
3 hrs |
|
| English |
English Composition (meets KU Core 34 – Written Communication) |
ENGL 101 |
3 hrs |
|
Critical Reading & Writing (meets KU Core 34 – Written Communication) |
ENGL 102 |
3 hrs |
|
| Communication |
Speaker-Audience Communication (meets KU Core 34 – Oral Communication) |
COMS 130 |
3 hrs |
| Humanities |
Course to fulfill KU Core 34 – Ethics & Social Responsibility |
HUM |
3 hrs |
|
Intro to Philosophy (meets KU Core 34 – Arts & Humanities) |
PHIL 140 or PHIL 160 |
3 hrs |
|
| Social Sciences |
General Psychology (meets KU Core 34 – Social Sciences) |
PSYC 104 |
3 hrs |
|
Course to fulfill KU Core 34 – Social Sciences (Elements of Sociology preferred) |
SOC 104 |
3 hrs |
|
| Other |
Medical Terminology |
HEIM 230 |
3 hrs |
|
Introduction to Respiratory Care |
RESP 200 |
1 hr |
* To be eligible for graduation, you must have completed 120 credit hours.
** Course MCRB 200/203 also accepted for this requirement.
Advising and Questions
We're here to answer questions and provide assistance as you explore the field of respiratory care! It is very important to contact us for advising as early as possible in your college career.
If you're interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in respiratory care at KU, please complete the program advising worksheet and then contact Chad Condren, Ph.D., clinical associate professor and on-campus program coordinator, to schedule an advising session.
High school students, counselors and those in their early years of college study may contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, with questions at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY). Alex also offers tours of our campus as well as online information sessions with current students and faculty.