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Master of Athletic Training

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, 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 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 with transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; English proof; programme-specific recommendation letters
resume and statement; deadlines and extra requirements set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (3-year bachelor's degrees considered); transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; program-specific recommendation letters, resume/CV and statement; some programs require a Financial Certification Form

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,359 - $26,417 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Cedar Falls
Faculty or school	College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department	School of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services
Teaching language	English
Credit value	54
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Competitive graduate tuition scholarships and assistantships are available in many on-campus graduate programmes at UNI. Tuition scholarships may cover half or full in-state tuition and assistantships provide a salary; availability varies by department and requires a separate application, generally by February 1.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.