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Athletic Training, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO, United States
If you’re seeking a career as a Certified Athletic Trainer, you’ll find opportunities at UNC that no other Colorado program can match. Developed by pioneering educator Dan Libera, our athletic training program established a national model for excellence in athletic training education.

Overview

At UNC, you’ll gain exceptional career preparation with direct athletic training experience in nearly 24 NCAA Division I sports, while qualifying to take the national Board of Certification exam. UNC is Colorado’s only NCAA Division I school that offers an athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Graduates of our athletic training program work throughout the profession, including the professional sports world— longtime Denver Broncos head athletic trainer Steve Antonopulos is a UNC alumnus. You’ll find career opportunities in college and university settings, secondary schools, clinics, hospitals, and many other settings.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

  • Anatomical Kinesiology
  • Mechanisms and Evaluation of Sports Injury
  • Clinical Methods of Sports Injury Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introductory Physics
  • Nutrition

English Language Requirements

This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.8

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

To apply to UNC, you’ll need to submit the following:

  • A completed UNC application
  • $45 application fee (nonrefundable, payable by credit card or debit card) or request a need-based fee waiver when submitting the application
  • Your official high school transcript (which should be sent directly to UNC from your high school)
  • Your official ACT or SAT scores - UNC will accept scores from high school transcripts

Tuition Fee

  • International

    18996 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9498 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    9552 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4776 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Greeley

  • 950 - 1350 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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