MS Athletic Training at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Athletics trainers are health care professionals who render service or treatment under the direction of, or in collaboration with, a physician in accordance with their education and training and the states' statutes, rules, and regulations. Services provided by athletic trainers include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

Faculty: Carver College of Medicine | Department: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation | Duration: 62 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Science program in athletic training requires 62 s.h. of coursework.

Career pathways

Athletic trainers have opportunities for employment in many areas. They include career options in: public and private secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional and Olympic sports;

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Master of Science program is competitive with a limited number of students admitted for each cohort. Applicants are expected to meet technical standards, pass a background check, and comply with health and safety standards, including vaccination requirements. Students are required to provide their own transportation to all clinical experiences and are responsible for all costs they incur during travel, including parking and gas.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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