Dual credential—Respiratory Therapy Diploma and Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc)

About this programme

If you have any existing post-secondary education, transfer credits will be given to you when your course transcripts are reviewed. Course outlines may be required. In the first two years of the diploma program—or first three years of the dual credential program—you will complete courses and practical labs. You will also take part in observational rotations at one or more hospitals with RT departments in your first year. As a graduate of the three-year RT Diploma program, you will gain 90 credits that can be used toward a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) through Open Learning. Alternatively, you can choose to apply for the dual credential stream in the winter semester of your first year. This allows you to complete both your RT Diploma and BHSc simultaneously in just four years. (*If seats are available) Courses for years one and two of the RT Diploma program option and courses for years one, two and three of the dual credential program option, are offered on the Kamloops campus. The upper-level BHSc required courses are offered through TRU, Open Learning. Courses required during the clinical year are delivered at clinical affiliate sites. Second-year dual Year 2 (September - April) Three RESP courses with BHSc electives or required courses Third-year dual Year 3 (September – April) Three RESP courses with BHSc electives or required courses