The 3+2 program between Benedictine University?s undergraduate degree in Clinical Life Science and Rush University?s master?s program in Respiratory Care is uniquely designed for leadership and advanced practice preparation. Rush?s master?s program, which is typically full-time and lasts two years, combines advanced coursework with diverse clinical fieldwork and research to thoroughly prepare students for careers as advanced-level respiratory therapists.?Acceptance into the program at Rush University is not automatic and requires application.Program Highlights

• Rush University offers the only respiratory care degree program in Illinois.
• Students gain hands-on experience at top-tier academic medical centers in Chicago.
• The program prepares students for entry-level and advanced respiratory therapist exams.
• Students experience Rush?s innovative practitioner-teacher model in which faculty assume multiple roles as educators, researchers and practitioners.
• The programs have a low student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring that each student receives individualized attention.