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Master of Athletic Training

California Baptist University

Riverside, United States
1.5 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: 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 degree from an accredited institution with 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA; 500-word statement of purpose or interview; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0
PTE 58 or Duolingo 125); ENG123 or ESL094 in the first semester; some programmes set extra requirements.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (baccalaureate); statement of purpose (500 words) or interview; some programmes (athletic training, nursing) have their own file deadlines

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 125 (no subscore below 115)
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Athletic Training. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,024 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Health Science
Department	Department of allied health professions
Teaching language	English
Credit value	62
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.