Bachelor in Science in Respiratory Care

The Bachelor's in Science in Respiratory Care program allows graduates of AS degree Respiratory Care programs and licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) a pathway to complete their four-year degree without having to transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum provides advanced scope of practice education with emphasis in advanced cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, advanced respiratory case management, advanced respiratory neonatalpediatrics, health education in respiratory care, research methodology, quantitative principles, respiratory care sleep medicine, and respiratory care leadership and management. Increasingly, Respiratory Care Practitioners hold responsibilities formerly conducted by physicians requiring a greater level of critical thinking and analytical skills.


Completion of up to 128-130 semester units including upper and lower division general education coursework in alignment with the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) Breadth requirements and 79 major semester units in Respiratory Care.

Students will need to show proof of high school graduation or the equivalent. Proof of English Language Proficiency: A minimum score or higher on any of the following examinations is required for admission- Skyline College is an open-enrollment school with a free application process. Whatever your educational background or goals are, we can help you on your academic journey: applying and registering for classes, signing up for graduation, and requesting transcripts. You need a minimum of TOEFL iBT 56, IELTS 5.5, or Duolingo 85.