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Programme NameBachelor of Science (Respiratory Therapy) [from 2024-2025] (5212)
DepartmentSchool of Allied Health
FacultyCollege of Medical Sciences
Admission CriteriaPasses at five (5) subjects at the CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I to III (or equivalent) and must include English Language, Mathematics and any two (2) of the following science subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science (Single Award).
OR
Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Guyana or any other foreign registration which is acceptable to both the Nursing Council and the University of Guyana.
OR
Persons of mature age (21 years and over) are also eligible, provided they have had a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience and are successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE)
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
HSC1101 Homeostasis I In Class 4
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics Online 4
UGC1101 Computer Literacy I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
HSC1201 Homeostasis II In Class 4
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
RST1200 Respiratory Therapy I In Class 1
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
RST1300 Clinical Practice I Not Specified 2

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
RST2100 Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities (Laboratory) In Class 1
RST2101 Basic Modalities of Respiratory Care I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
RST2102 Basic Modalities of Respiratory Care 2 In Class 2
RST2103 Clinical Applications- Basic Modalities In Class 1
RST2104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology I In Class 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
RST2200 Respiratory Therapy II In Class 1
RST2201 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology In Class 3
RST2202 Basic Patient Assessment In Class 4
RST2203 Equipment Management In Class 3
RST2204 Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation In Class 2
RST2205 Clinical Applications of Mechanical Ventilation In Class 3
RST2207 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics In Class 1
RST2208 Respiratory Care Pharmacology In Class 2
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
RST2300 Clinical Practice II Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DST3100 Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences In Class 3
HSC2102 National Health Systems Online 2
RST3100 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology II Not Specified 2
RST3101 Adult Critical Care Not Specified 3
RST3102 Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management Lab Not Specified 2
RST3103 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care Not Specified 2
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Select Either HST2100 OR HST2104 OR HST2105
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CMS3200 Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals Online 3
DST3200 Research Methods/Epidemiology In Class 3
RST3200 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II Not Specified 2
RST3201 Cardiopulmonary Technology Not Specified 2
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either HST2200 OR HST2204 OR HST2205
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
RST3300 Clinical Practice III Not Specified 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DDS4000 Research Project In Class 4
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals Online 3
RST4100 Advanced Patient Assessment Not Specified 3
RST4101 NICU / Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Clinical Rotations Not Specified 1
WWW4101 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH
WWW4102 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BMR3209 Communication, Interpersonal with Cultural Awareness Online 3
HSC1202 Health Education & Promotion In Class 3
RST4200 Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Diseases Not Specified 3
WWW4201 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH
WWW4202 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
RST4300 Clinical Practice IV Not Specified 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711