Stony Brook University's Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care is a 2-year upper-division professional program offered by the School of Health Professions. The program trains students in the scientific principles and clinical skills necessary for practice as a respiratory therapist, focusing on patient-centered care and preparation for national credentialing exams. Students complete a minimum of 57 prerequisite credits prior to admission, spanning science, humanities, and social sciences, before undertaking advanced respiratory care curriculum in areas such as cardiopulmonary physiology, clinical practice, and critical care.