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Master of Athletic Training

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The CAATE-accredited Master of Athletic Training prepares students for BOC certification and clinical practice.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Athletic Training and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Athletic trainer in hospitals and healthcare systems
Medical clinics
High school and club sports
Colleges and universities
Industrial or occupational settings
Performing arts

Curriculum

Six semesters with clinical experience in five of them (nearly 1
000 hours)
A quality-improvement project on a real clinical challenge
Telemedicine and healthcare informatics content
And an immersive final-semester placement. Prepares for the Board of Certification exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

Accredited bachelor degree with official English transcripts and proof of graduation
Minimum GPA 2.5 (programmes may set higher)
Two recommendation letters
Proof of English proficiency
Passport copy
Proof of financial support
GRE or GMAT for some programmes.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognised by the US Department of Education (or equivalent) with official transcripts in English and proof of graduation, Two letters of recommendation, Proof of English proficiency, Passport copy and any US visa, Proof of financial support form, Some programmes ask GRE/GMAT, Writing samples or interviews

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.5
TOEIC 700
PTE Academic 56
Cambridge C1
Duolingo 115
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
Recommendation Letters
Degree Certificate
English Language Proficiency Evidence
Two Letters of Recommendation
Proof of Financial Support

How to apply

Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,320 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Broadway Campus, San Antonio
Faculty or school	School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	University of the Incarnate Word offers scholarships to students in selected academic and professional programs. The published international freshman and transfer merit award ranges apply to first undergraduate degrees only. Graduate and professional applicants must verify program-specific awards.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.