MS Athletic Training at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A two-year, full-time, on-campus graduate entry point in athletic training for students who already hold a bachelor's degree, with 61 credits. Students complete one summer pre-professional term and then the professional curriculum, with four clinical rotations in on-campus and affiliated off-site settings, preparing them for the Board of Certification examination.

Faculty: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | Department: Sports Medicine and Nutrition | Duration: 2 years (5 terms, including 1 summer term) | Intake: Summer (May); applications open September 1, 2026 and close May 1, 2027 | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Pre-professional phase followed by a professional phase covering injury evaluation of the lower and upper extremity, therapeutic interventions, functional anatomy, primary care in athletic training, general medical and pharmacological principles, four clinical practica, graduate research 1 and 2, advanced clinical procedures, administration, leadership and BOC preparation.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification examination for athletic trainers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with undergraduate coursework completed within 10 years of application; minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0; prerequisite courses (minimum grade C, letter grade) in human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, biology, physics, chemistry, kinesiology or biomechanics, statistics, English composition (6 credits), psychology (6 credits), public speaking and nutrition; EMT certification (NR-EMT) required. Apply through ATCAS. One letter of recommendation; personal statement up to 500 words; resume or CV; technical standards; interview may be requested; GRE not required. International applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120 (on the new TOEFL scale, 4.0 with all sub-scores of 4.0 or higher).

Domestic applicants: USD 32,140 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate Programs list, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 40,686 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate Programs list, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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