Athletic training
Master of Science in Athletic Training
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Empowering movement, wherever life takes you
From athletes on the field to firefighters in the line of duty, to workers keeping industry moving—active people everywhere depend on their bodies to perform. Our program equips you with the skills to prevent injury, speed recovery, and restore strength, so individuals can keep doing what matters most—whether that’s winning the game, protecting communities, or thriving at work.
- With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, get the kind of personal attention that sets you up for success. U of I MSAT students consistently outperform national averages on the Board of Certification exam. From day one, you’ll take on real clinical responsibilities and grow through hands-on mentorship. You’ll graduate with the confidence, skills and experience to thrive in healthcare.
- You will form an advanced understanding of the human body, how it functions and how it heals. Our educational model gives you access to expert mentorship—no matter where you’re located. You’ll gain hands-on experience through clinical partnerships in the communities where you want to work. Learn from practicing clinicians who understand the real-world needs of patients. It’s flexible, immersive training that prepares you to lead from day one.
Program graduates are eligible to become certified athletic trainers.
U of I’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the Council of Higher Education.
View the online athletic training graduate handbook
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Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in athletic training program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Two
- Other requirements:
- Course-by-course professional credential evaluation report (for applicants with international post-secondary education) [link to the Foreign Credential Evaluation content on the Graduate Requirements page]
- Bachelor’s coursework must include:
- Human Anatomy (4 credits)
- Human Physiology (4 credits)
- Biology (1 credit minimum)
- Chemistry (1 credit minimum)
- Physics (1 credit minimum)
- Psychology (1 credit minimum)
- Current First Aid and CPR (AHA or ARC)
Program availability:
Concentration: non-thesis
Semester intake: Summer (classes start in June)
- Applications accepted for the Moscow campus (Fall and Spring semesters at immersive clinical sites. View current sites)
- Eligible for international admission when students enroll full-time and take at least 6 credits of in-person classes during their first summer term and the following spring and fall semesters.
Deadlines:
- Priority Deadline — Oct. 15
- Applications accepted up to March 15
Applications for this program are submitted in ATCAS. Visit ATCAS to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Athletic Training Program contact:
Jayme Baker
ui-at@uidaho.edu
208-885-2182
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Costs and funding
M.S.A.T. program costs
All students enrolled in the M.A.T. program pay the same flat tuition rate of $24,000 for the program, regardless of residency status, enrollment level or academic term.
Courses taken outside of the athletic training curriculum are billed separately at the university’s standard online or in-person tuition rates, depending on the course format.
Annual cost of attendance for the M.S.A.T. program
| M.S.A.T. program participant (In-state and out-of-state) | |
| Full-time tuition and fees | $24,000 |
| Living expenses | $11,916 |
| Books and supplies | $1,260 |
| Transportation | $2,874 |
| Miscellaneous/personal costs | $3,838 |
| Total cost of attendance | $43,888 |
Graduate funding opportunities
Scholarships are offered each year by our national, regional and state associations. Learn more about these scholarship opportunities by following the links below.
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation Scholarships
- Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation Scholarships
- Idaho Athletic Trainers’ Association Scholarship
- Gritman Foundation Scholarships
- Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society Scholarships
- F.A. Davis Health Science Education Scholarship
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in activity and the human body
- Are passionate about supporting health and performance
- Enjoy science and hands-on problem solving
- Care about helping others reach their goals - on the field, at work, or in life.
Hands-on learning
The MSAT program is an intensive program that includes a clinical immersion model. All students are required to complete a minimum cumulative total of 900 clinical education hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer during the two-year program.
At the same time, you’ll work alongside faculty who balance applied and lab-based research while mentoring student-led projects. You’ll translate research into practice and contribute to the field by creating practice-based evidence. Clinical experiences are offered during the fall and spring semesters at affiliate sites around the country. It’s hands-on, collaborative learning that makes a real-world impact.
Curriculum
- Spend 10 weeks on campus each summer for intensive, hands-on education in our applied learning spaces.
- During fall and spring, join your cohort in a hybrid education model
Career outcomes
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