Respiratory Care / Bachelor of Science in Biology to Master of Science in Respiratory Care / 3 + 2 Program
Total Credit Hours: 136
Major Credit Hours: 93
Students enrolled in this program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lewis University and a Master of Science in Respiratory Care from Rush University. All catalog rules for the Bachelor of Science in Biology apply.
Degree Requirements
Program: BS-BIOL-1
Concentration: RSPC
Please note: Students admitted to the Respiratory Care Program in this manner will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from Lewis University at the successful completion of the first two semesters of study at Rush University. A minimum of 92 credit hours are necessary to earn the Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program at Rush University. All courses taken during the first two semesters (28 hours) will be transferred back to Lewis University to meet the B.S. requirements. Students must complete the first two semesters (Fall and Spring semesters) in order to be awarded the B.S. degree from Lewis University. If they do not complete the first two semesters, they will need to return to Lewis to fulfill the degree requirements.
I. Core Courses (64)
II. Journal Club (1)
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III. The following courses are taken at Rush University to obtain a B.S. in Biology: (28)
Fall Courses (13)
| RCP-510 | Foundations of Professional Practice | 3 |
| RCP-511 | Introduction to Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RCP-512 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| RCP-515 | Respiratory Care Pharmacology | 2 |
Spring Courses (15)
IV. Advanced Writing Requirement
The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of the curricula at Lewis University and Rush University.
V. Consult the program Fact Sheet for the sequence of General Education courses. (43)