BS Athletic Training at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

The BS in Athletic Training is a degree programme of the College of Education (Department of Kinesiology and Health Education). The degree requires 120 semester credit hours.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Department of Kinesiology and Health Education | Duration: 120 semester credit hours; four-year plan of study | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 120 semester credit hours. Required courses include Topics in Kinesiology: Issues (KIN 312); Introduction to Medical and Scientific Terminology (C C 306M); Principles of Chemistry I (CH 301); Topics in Athletics (KIN 219K); Applied Human Anatomy (KIN 424K); Principles of Chemistry II (CH 302).

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Entry requirements

Admission to the major/college (not a separate programme application): Students who plan to major in athletic training must be admitted to the Athletic Training Program (ATP). Admission is based on a competitive application process. The student’s grade point average and completion of prescribed coursework are factors in the admission decision. Applicants must also: participate in the Directed Observation Program, pass a health assessment/physical examination, provide proof of immunizations and vaccinations, More information about the admission process and requirements is available from an academic advisor and at http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/departments/undergrad/at/atep/.

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.

Entry terms: Summer/Fall (freshman applications open August 1) and Spring enrollment.

Transfer entry terms: Summer/Fall and Spring enrollment.

First-year, Summer/Fall 2027 entry: application opens August 1; Early Action deadline October 15 (supplemental materials October 22); Regular deadline December 1 (supplemental materials December 10). Early Action decisions are released January 15, all decisions February 15 and Honors decisions March 1. Applications are made through the Common App or ApplyTexas. Application fee $75 for domestic applicants (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required (at least one official score; CLT also accepted); SAT Essay, ACT Writing and SAT Subject Tests are not required.

First-year, Spring entry: application deadline September 1 (supplemental materials September 8); decisions released December 1. Apply with the Spring App.

International first-year applicants: same Summer/Fall deadlines (Early Action October 15, Regular December 1; supplemental materials October 22 and December 10) and Spring deadline September 1. Application fee $90 (fee waivers are not available for international students). SAT or ACT scores required; TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test required if applicable.

Transfer, Summer/Fall: Common App opens September 1; deadline March 1 (supplemental materials March 10); decisions released June 30. Spring: application opens March 1; deadline September 1 (supplemental materials September 8); decisions released December 15. Application fee $75 (fee waivers available); at least 24 semester hours of transferable coursework required.

International transfer, Summer/Fall: Common App opens September 1; deadline March 1; decisions released June 15. Spring: application opens March 1; deadline September 1; decisions released December 15. Application fee $90.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/

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