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
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