Advanced Pulmonary & Critical Care Sciences Masters Program Notice: The MSc Respiratory Therapy Technology at International University of Barbados is an advanced postgraduate program designed for cardiopulmonary and allied health graduates seeking specialist expertise in mechanical ventilation, adult & neonatal critical care, pulmonary diagnostics, sleep medicine, ECMO management, and respiratory department leadership. Graduates lead ICU respiratory teams and drive clinical research in cardiopulmonary care.
Program Overview
The MSc Respiratory Therapy Technology at International University of Barbados is a 2-year advanced postgraduate program designed to develop expert clinical specialists and leaders in cardiopulmonary care, critical care ventilation, and respiratory medicine. This program builds upon foundational BSc RTT/allied health training to provide high-level clinical and technical expertise across ICU, NICU, PICU, pulmonary function labs, and sleep study centers.
Students gain advanced mastery in invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis (ABG) interpretation, aerosol drug therapy, airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, Polysomnography (sleep medicine), chest physiotherapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. The curriculum strongly emphasizes evidence-based clinical practice and research methodology.
Extensive clinical rotations in adult ICUs, neonatal and pediatric ICUs, cardiopulmonary care units, trauma centers, and sleep laboratories provide comprehensive hands-on exposure under pulmonologist and critical care specialist supervision.
Why Study MSc RTT at IUB?
IUB's Cardiopulmonary Simulation Centre features advanced mechanical ventilators, high-fidelity airway simulation manikins, ABG analyzers, PFT diagnostic equipment, and sleep study monitoring suites. Faculty include senior pulmonologists, critical care physicians, certified respiratory therapists, and clinical researchers.
International Respiratory Care Standards
Aligned with NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) guidelines, AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care), and ARTP international standards, our MSc curriculum prepares graduates for RRT credentials, clinical leadership roles, and global career opportunities.
Key Learning Outcomes
Admission & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for MSc Respiratory Therapy Technology must hold a relevant cardiopulmonary or allied health science bachelor's degree:
Bachelor's Degree Qualification
Successful completion of BSc Respiratory Therapy Technology, BSN, BPT, BAOTT, BSc EMT, or any recognized allied health / cardiopulmonary bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Academic Grade
Minimum aggregate of 55% marks / CGPA 2.5 in the qualifying bachelor's degree. Candidates with relevant ICU or respiratory care work experience may also be considered.
Clinical Experience (Preferred)
Minimum 1 year of ICU or respiratory care clinical experience is preferred. Fresh BSc RTT graduates with strong academic records may apply directly.
Required Application Documents
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Official Academic Transcripts.
- Detailed CV / Resume with ICU / clinical experience (if any).
- Government ID / Valid Passport Copy.
- Two Professional Reference Letters from supervisors or academic faculty.
- Medical Fitness Certificate for ICU clinical rotations.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) — Research interests & respiratory care career goals.
MSc RTT Academic Curriculum & Syllabus
The MSc Respiratory Therapy Technology covers 4 semesters of advanced cardiopulmonary science, clinical ICU rotations, and a research dissertation:
Assessment & Evaluation Methodology
MSc RTT evaluation integrates continuous theory assessments, practical ventilator and ABG simulation OSCE exams, clinical ICU department rotation performance, and research dissertation defense:
Career Opportunities & Professional Scope
MSc RTT graduates are in high demand for senior clinical, supervisory, research, and academic positions across ICUs, hospitals, sleep centers, and medical device companies globally:
International Certification & Doctoral Pathways
MSc RTT graduates can pursue internationally recognized Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials through NBRC, Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or PhD in Cardiopulmonary Sciences for global career advancement.