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Master of Athletic Training
- Iowa City, 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: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent with a minimum 3.00 GPA or foreign equivalent
- Departments may add requirements (statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Test scores such as GRE or GMAT where listed)
- International applicants submit a financial statement once recommended for admission.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent degree from another country, Departments may add requirements, Financial Statement after acceptance
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 93 (speaking 26)
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Find the programme and check its requirements
- Costs and deadlines. Apply to one programme only unless it is a combined degree. Apply online through the Graduate College (some programmes use SOPHAS or PTCAS). International application fee 100 USD. Provide transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose and English test scores (TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo or PTE where required). After you are recommended for admission
- Submit the financial statement for international applicants.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,745 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Iowa City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Carver College of Medicine |
| Department | Carver College of Medicine |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,745 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,308 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 93 (speaking 26).

