Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science | LSU Majors

You want to work as a respiratory therapist to improve patients’ heart and/or lung functions.

Pathway to Cardiopulmonary Science School

1. Designate your "major" as Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science, which is a pre-professional/non-degree program at LSU
2. Take the necessary pre-requisite courses for your desired cardiopulmonary science program (ex: LSU Health New Orleans, LSU Health Shreveport)
3. Maintain a high GPA, especially in science-related coursework (2.5 minimum, 3.0+ recommended)

Estimated Time to Completion

Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science (B.S.)

• 2 years of undergraduate coursework at LSU
• 2 years of undergraduate coursework at LSU Health Sciences Center
• 4 estimated total years of school after high school

Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science Advising

• College of Human Sciences & Education (Kinesiology)
• University College Center for Advising & Counseling

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