Athletic training

Master of Science in Athletic Training

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 health care.
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.

ATCAS application

Overview

College:

College of Graduate Studies

Duration:

85 credits

Locations:

Moscow

Get next-level skills for next-level care

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

Tuition and fees

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.

Tuition: $24,000 per year, $48,000 total

Covers all courses, fees and textbooks
Extra courses and certifications at no cost

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

Current job openings

113 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and mid-career salaries

Athletic Trainers
$59,208

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