Prerequisites

Before applying to the UVU Respiratory Therapy program, you must have all the below prerequisites completed OR in progress and then fill out an application.

Grade Minimums

All required courses must be completed PRIOR to application. C grade or higher is necessary in all required courses (a C- does not count).

Prerequisites

Classes marked with * have UVU prerequisites

Classes marked with ** can be taken while in the program

Course Number Course Name
ENGL 1010* & 2010* Introduction to Writing and Intermediate Writing
BIOL 1610* College Biology
BIOL 1615 College Biology | Laboratory
CHEM 1110* Elementary Chemistry
PSY 1110 OR 1010 Human Development Lifespan or General Psychology
QL (Math)* Quantitative Literacy (Math) Course
Fine Arts**  
Humanities**  
American Institutions**  
PHIL 205G** Ethics and Values
ZOOL 2320* Human Anatomy
ZOOL 2325* Human Anatomy Lab
ZOOL 2420* Human Physiology
ZOOL 2425* Human Physiology Lab
MICR 2060* Microbiology 
MICR 2065* Microbiology Lab
RESP 1540 Survey of Respiratory Care

Transcripts

Course work must be on an official transcript and articulated into the UVU system by the end of the application period or the application will not be valid. If you are a transfer student, submit official transcripts to UVU Admissions Office at least 3 weeks prior to the end of the application period. If your grades are not articulated and in the UVU Banner System by the application deadline, you are not eligible for that application period.

 

Acceptable Scores

Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit Grades and ACT scores are not accepted for prerequisite course work unless the ACT or SAT awards student college level QL math credit, meeting the quantitative literacy requirement. AP Credits can be accepted as fulfilling prerequisite requirements. A score of 3 = B+, 4 = A-, and 5 = A.

 

TEAS Test

TEAS test completion is required prior to application. The most current version is required, with a one-year transition if a new version is created by ATI. The Respiratory Therapy program accepts one attempt per application, with no more than two attempts per calendar year. If you have two scores, you will choose which of the completed tests to submit. There will be no mixing of test scores. Scores are valid for five years. If you want to use a past TEAS score, clarify with the Pre-Respiratory Therapy advisor that it is valid. Currently only TEAS VI and higher are accepted. Expired TEAS scores will not be considered in reviewing your application, which could result in your ineligibility.

Scores submitted with previous applications are NOT maintained by the Respiratory Therapy program. It is your responsibility to keep copies of your scores. Any score below 50% makes the test ineligible. If taking the exam at the UVU Testing Center (located in the Wolverine Services Center), applicants must obtain a TEAS voucher at the front desk of LC #402. Test study material is available at ATI Testing.

 

Application Semester

Each application for acceptance into the program is valid only for the specific semester it was submitted. The application cannot be forwarded or acceptance deferred to future semesters. The Respiratory Therapy program does not store TEAS scores for future use.

 

TOEFL Scores

English Language Proficiency (TOEFL) scores will be required for all students whose native language is not English. This must be taken within the last two years. Students must score a minimum of 4.5 for consideration to the program. Applicants submitting score taken prior to January 21, 2026, must have a minimum score of 82. The TOEFL scores must be provided with the program application. TOEFL options can be discussed with the pre-respiratory therapy counselor.  

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