Students who apply to the MU Respiratory Therapy (MURT) program must have completed general education requirements and be college sophomores in good standing. Certain requirements may be waived for those applicants with a previous degree. The general education and pre-requisite courses (also shown on the Sample Curriculum) required by the program may be completed at any accredited college/university with the approval of the University of Missouri-Columbia .

Students wishing to apply for a Fall 2008 entry should request an application in late October 2007. The application deadline for the professional phase of the Respiratory Therapy Program is February 1.

Applications are considered on a competitive basis each admission period. The respiratory care admissions committee governs the selection process. Contact , program director, for advising of education.

Admission criteria includes:

• Completion of general course prerequisites
• Completed Application Packet submitted to admissions committee
• Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Evidence of interest and knowledge of the field
• Volunteer or observation experiences
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal interview

All accepted students must provide a current immunization record and complete a criminal background check and drug testing. These should be processed during the month of July or August. Students are also required to purchase lab coats, scrubs and other materials for their classroom and clinical training.

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