BS – MT in Respiratory Therapy & Critical Care Sciences
Introduction
The BSMT Respiratory Therapy & Critical Care Technology program is a four-year bachelor’s degree program that aims to prepare qualified professionals with refined knowledge skills, and attributes that enable them to meet their current professional goals. Respiratory Care is an allied health specialty, which plays a vital role in modern medicine and the healthcare industry.
Respiratory therapists work under the direction of physicians and treat a range of patients, from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people with lung disease. Respiratory therapist assists in different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for example administration of oxygen, managing ventilators and providing care to patient.
Scope Of Practice
BS – Medical Technologists in Radiological Imaging can contribute their services in areas like High Dependency Units (HDUs) and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of tertiary care health facilities, in rehabilitation centers, pediatrics and pulmonary function labs.
Degree Awarding Authority
Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Qualification
- Students with minimum 50% marks in pre-medical (Biology Science) HSC / FSC examination
- Advance level (A-Level), and other equivalence to HSC / FSC {pre-medical (Biology Science)} as per HEC guidelines
- Age limit: 17 years-25 years
Documents Required
- Matriculation/ O Level marks sheet
- Matriculation/ O Level certificate
- HSC/ FSC/ A Level Equivalence certificate
- HSC/ FSC/ A Level marks sheet
- Migration certificate – those students out of the Karachi Education Board
- Photocopy of CNIC / Form B
- Photocopy of parent/guardian CNIC
- Recent passport photograph
- Any other document/information can be asked to submit in addition to the above.
Key Dates
Admission test and interview
- BS-MT admission is announced in the month of November/ December
Orientation day
- March/April
Class commencement
- March/April
Fee Components | Fee | Remarks |
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Application Fee | Rs. 30,000 | Non-refundable, Once at the time of Admission |
Laboratory Fee | Rs. 5,000 | One time |
Security Deposit | Rs. 6,000 | Refundable |
Semester Tuition Fee | Rs. 60,000 | Per semester |
JSMU Admission Fee | Rs. 1,650 | One time |
JSMU Tuition Fee | Rs. 6,600 | One time |
Enrollment Fee | Rs. 2,000 | One time |
Examination Fee | Rs. 2,000 | Per Semester / Per attempt |
Other Fee Charges | Rs. 3,500 | One time |
Note: Tuition and fees charges are subject to change without notice.
Scheme of Studies | |
Duration | 4 years (full-time course) |
Total number of credit hours | 138 hours |
No. of semesters | 08 |
Semester duration | 16 weeks |
Inter semester break | 2 weeks |
Revision and exam | 2 weeks |