COURSE OVERVIEW
The 4-year Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT) is a globally acknowledged UG programme that focuses on teaching how to treat respiratory or cardiopulmonary disorders in patients. The Respiratory Therapy profession is devoted to the scientific application of technology to assist in diagnosing, treating, managing and caring for patients with cardiopulmonary and associated disorders.
Respiratory Therapy technologists are essential members of modern healthcare teams. Increased pollution levels in the atmosphere and other genetic disorders lead to severe lung problems. Asthma and Bronchitis are commonly known respiratory diseases. The curriculum is developed to educate students and transform them into highly skilled Respiratory Therapy technologists.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Following are the key features of the Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT) programme at The Apollo University:
Programme Curriculum
- Semester 1 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits I (Year 1) RTY101 Paper I Human Anatomy & Histology 2–1–3–0 4 RTY102 Paper II Human Physiology 2–1–3–0 4 RTY103 Paper III Biochemistry for Health Sciences 2–1–3–0 4 RTY104 Paper IV Communication Skills & Health Informatics 2–1–3–0 4 RTY105 Paper V Medical Terminology & Documentation 2–1–3–0 4
- Semester 2 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits II (Year 1) RTY201 Paper VI Community Health & Preventive Medicine 2–2–1–0 4 RTY202 Paper VII Medical Microbiology 2–1–3–0 4 RTY203 Paper VIII Behavioral Sciences & Clinical Psychology 2–1–3–0 4 RTY204 Paper IX Patient Assessment & Contact Techniques (T&P) 2–2–2–10 8
- Semester 3 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits III (Year 2) RTY301 Paper X Applied Pathology 2–1–3–0 4 RTY302 Paper XI Pharmacology for Respiratory Care 2–1–3–0 4 RTY303 Paper XII Pulmonary Diseases – I 2–1–3–0 4 RTY304 Paper XIII Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (T&P) 3–1–1–11 8
- Semester 4 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits IV (Year 2) RTY401 Paper XIV Pulmonary Diseases – II 2–1–3–0 4 RTY402 Paper XV Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures in Respiratory Care (T&P) 1–1–1–2 3 RTY403 Paper XVI Principles of Mechanical Ventilation – I (T&P) 2–1–1–2 4 RTY404 Paper XVII Applied Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology 2–1–0–0 3 RTY405 Paper XVIII Clinical Practicum I 0–0–2–16 6
- Semester 5 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits V (Year 3) RTY501 Paper XIX Biostatistics, Research Methodology & Ethics 2–1–0–0 3 RTY502 Paper XX Critical Care & Advanced Cardiothoracic Respiratory Care (with ACLS) 3–2–1–2 6 RTY503 Paper XXI Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care 2–2–3–3 6 RTY504 Paper XXII Clinical Practicum II 0–0–2–13 5
- Semester 6 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits VI (Year 3) RTY601 Paper XXIII Principles of Mechanical Ventilation – II (T&P) 3–1–1–2 5 RTY602 Paper XXIV Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Sleep Medicine 3–1–3–3 6 RTY603 Paper XXV Research Project / Dissertation 1–1–3–3 3 RTY604 Paper XXVI Clinical Practicum III 0–0–2–16 6
- Semester 7 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits VII (Year 4) RTY701 Paper XXVII Internship – Phase I (7th Semester) 0–0–0–720 18
- Semester 8 + -
Semester Course Code Paper Course Title Credit Distribution (L–T–P–CL) Total Credits VIII (Year 4) RTY801 Paper XXVIII Internship – Phase II (8th Semester) 0–0–0–720 18
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Each semester would consist minimum of 20 credits.
The credit distribution hours for Lecture, Tutorial, Practical, and Clinics are as follows:
- Lecture (L): 1 Hour / week = 1 credit = 15 hours
- Tutorial (T): 1 Hour / week = 1 credit
- Practical (P): 2 Hours / week = 1 credit
- Clinics (CL): 3 Hours / week = 1 credit
PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹ 7,000 |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,20,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,20,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 3rd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,20,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 4th Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,20,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹ 5,39,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Eligibility
Passed with at least 45% (40% in case the candidates belong to reserved category) marks with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or Inter vocational with Bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences (or) APOSS with Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences from a recognized board or other equivalent board or Intermediate and attain 17 Years as on 31st December of Calendar Year.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
After the completion of the Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT) programme, students can explore the following opportunities:
- Respiratory Therapists
- Adult Critical Care Specialists
- Pulmonary Function Specialists
- Clinical Application Therapists
- Consultant Pulmonologists
- Neonatal Respiratory Care Specialists
FAQs
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What is the duration of a Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT)?
+ -The total course duration of Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT) programme is 4 years, including academic study and practical training.
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Who is eligible for respiratory therapy?
+ -Students who have at least 45% (40% for reserved categories) in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, aged 17+ by December 31 of the calendar year, are eligible for the respiratory therapy programme.
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Is respiratory therapy a good career?
+ -Yes. It offers strong demand in hospitals and healthcare settings, with roles in critical care, neonatal care and pulmonary rehabilitation.
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What is the scope of Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT)?
+ -Graduates of Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT) can work as respiratory therapists, critical care specialists, pulmonary function specialists, etc.
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What are the subjects in Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT)?
+ -Some of the key subjects in Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT) includes Human Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Respiratory Therapy concepts, Pharmacology, Pulmonary Function Testing, Critical Care, Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics, etc.