Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Three letters of recommendation from educators, employers, or healthcare professionals. At least 1 letter of application must come from a former instructor/professor.
Resume (Required)
Statement of Purpose (Required)
A personal statement of professional and education goals.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme.
Additional Requirements (not listed) (Recommended)
Students must complete all prerequisite courses listed prior to successfully matriculating to the MSAT program.
Additional Materials include:
- Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CPR card will suffice)
- Documentation of at least 60 hours of athletic training observation experience with a certified athletic trainer using UA's Observational Experience Form.
Applicants will also participate in a virtual interview with the UA AT Program Selection Committee, if offered. An interview is not a guarantee of admission.