MS Athletic Training at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Earn your athletic training degree in a nationally distinguished program committed to providing students with a variety of learning experiences with different patient populations and health care settings. Gain theoretical knowledge and understanding of the allied health profession of athletic training as well as current procedures and techniques in physical and mental health management. Join our family of alumni working around the world in settings ranging from the NFL, MLB and NBA to collegiate athletics, entertainment, hospitals and schools.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Exercise Science | Duration: 33 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Prepare to complete BOC certification and provide evidence-based, patient-centered health care. Enjoy a combination of classroom instruction, simulation labs, standardized patients for practical exams and diverse clinical experiences. Learn to advocate for and educate patients while working with other health professionals to optimize treatment plans.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Program admission requirements include the successful completion of a bachelor of science degree in a related field from an accredited institution and the following coursework: Course List Course Title Credits Biology with lab 4 Chemistry with lab 4 Physics with lab 4 Anatomy and Physiology 8 Exercise Physiology 4 Psychology 3 Nutrition 3 Statistics 3 Total Credit Hours 33

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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