Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Athletic Training in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,182
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The M.S. in Athletic Training extends far beyond sports, positioning itself as an integral component of the healthcare field. This program equips students with the skills to practice as certified athletic trainers, delivering comprehensive care across all five key areas of athletic training.
Pursue a career as an athletic trainer serving physically active individuals of all ages in diverse environments and activity levels.
Healthcare practitioners gain the expertise to develop meaningful patient connections through this program, significantly enhancing their clients' overall wellbeing. For those seeking an engaging career with daily variety, applications are now being accepted.
Graduates will be fully prepared to serve as athletic trainers, offering continuous care within these five essential practice domains:
Injury/Illness Prevention & Wellness Promotion
Evaluation, Assessment & Diagnosis
Acute & Emergency Treatment
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Procedures
Healthcare Management & Professional Ethics
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required materials are submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be read and may be canceled if left incomplete. Materials should be tracked using the checklist in the application system.
Students may apply to the M.S. in Athletic Training (MSAT) program in their last year of undergraduate work but must have completed their degree prior to starting in June of matriculating year. UVA undergraduates currently in the B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology program may qualify to complete the M.S. in Athletic Training program through an accelerated track, completing both the B.S.Ed and the MSAT in a total of 5 years. Candidates for the accelerated track must meet the same admission requirements and prerequisites as applicants who apply directly to the MSAT, and are guided by an academic advisor to ensure that all required coursework for the B.S.Ed. will be completed in a three-year period.
Beginning in 2024, all applications (both accelerated and non-accelerated) to the MSAT are administered through ATCAS, a service of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) that is administered by Liaison International (LI) and no GRE is required.
Admission into the program for both accelerated and non-accelerated tracks is highly competitive and is based on the following criteria:
Completion of a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
A resume
Two to three letters of recommendation
A one to two-page personal statement addressing professional goals
Applicants are expected to provide signed proof of completion of a minimum of 50 clinical hours (75 or more preferred) under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer.
English proficiency requirement:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Students may apply to the M.S. in Athletic Training (MSAT) program in their last year of undergraduate work but must have completed their degree prior to starting in June of matriculating year. UVA undergraduates currently in the B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology program may qualify to complete the M.S. in Athletic Training program through an accelerated track, completing both the B.S.Ed and the MSAT in a total of 5 years. Candidates for the accelerated track must meet the same admission requirements and prerequisites as applicants who apply directly to the MSAT, and are guided by an academic advisor to ensure that all required coursework for the B.S.Ed. will be completed in a three-year period.
Beginning in 2024, all applications (both accelerated and non-accelerated) to the MSAT are administered through ATCAS, a service of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) that is administered by Liaison International (LI) and no GRE is required.
Admission into the program for both accelerated and non-accelerated tracks is highly competitive and is based on the following criteria:
Completion of a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
A resume
Two to three letters of recommendation
A one to two-page personal statement addressing professional goals
Applicants are expected to provide signed proof of completion of a minimum of 50 clinical hours (75 or more preferred) under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer.
English proficiency requirement:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Tuition
USD
36,182