MSAT Athletic Training at University of Idaho

Programme overview

University of Idaho's Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) prepares you to become a certified athletic trainer who provides whole-person, evidence-based care for athletes and active people across sport, work, military, performing arts, clinical and community settings. The athletic training (AT) program is an entry-level professional master's degree for students who have completed a bachelor's degree or who enter through an approved 3+2 pathway.

Faculty: College of Graduate Studies | Department: School of Health and Medical Professions | Duration: 85 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Summer (classes start in June) Location: Moscow campus summer intensive sessions; fall and spring semesters include hybrid coursework and approved clinical sites. | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include AT 5060 Clinical Anatomy I; AT 5070 Emergency Management and Care of Injuries and Illnesses; AT 5080 Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries and Illnesses I; AT 5090 Principles of Rehabilitation; AT 5100 Therapeutic Modalities; AT 5110 Ethics and Administration in Athletic Training.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to sit for the Board of Certification exam and pursue a career as a certified athletic trainer in a wide range of settings. Related occupations listed for this programme include Athletic Trainers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or early/tentative admission through an approved 3+2 pathway after the junior year. Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Official transcripts must be submitted to ATCAS as part of the application process.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not Required; English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency.; Number of references: Two letters of recommendation; 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]. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

USD 24,000 a year (2026-27). Estimated 2026-27 annual full-time program fee, same for in-state and out-of-state students. Institutional program fee charged in lieu of tuition. Source

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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