Admissions

This application is for current University at Buffalo students who are applying for the combined 3+2 BS in Exercise Science/MS in Athletic Training program. This application opened on Aug. 1, 2020, for summer 2021 start. Students apply through the UB Graduate School Application Manager.

A $50 non-refundable fee is required to apply. Our priority deadline is Dec. 28, 2020. All materials must be submitted by April 30, 2021. Summer classes for 2021 are scheduled to begin on Tues., May 25, 2021.

• GPA: 3.0 overall. Emphasis is placed on pre-requisite and general science courses

• Observation hours: 10 hours minimum of observation with an athletic trainer within one year of application date. For the 2020-21 application cycle we realize the difficulty with obtaining observation hours due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are not requiring students to obtain these observation hours for this cycle. If you have completed hours you can still submit them with your application.

• Letters of Recommendation: 2 letters, preferably one from the athletic trainer with whom you completed observation experiences
  
• Personal Statement: a written statement (~800 words) describing professional goals and interests

• Chemistry with lab
• Physics with lab
• Anatomy and Physiology with lab (ES 207 at UB)
• Psychology
• Nutrition
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics or Kinesiology
• Statistics
• Biology with lab

• After preliminary review of applications, the selection committee will extend an invitation to students who met the requirements and demonstrate potential for success as a graduate student in a professional program at the University at Buffalo. Interviews will be conducted face to face and/or via video conferencing
• Enrollment is limited and students are selected upon evaluation of the following factors: completion of admissions requirements, including pre-requisite coursework; academic ability; evidence of potential for future practice as an athletic trainer; interview performance and evidence of personality traits indicating an ability to work effectively with people.

• After the formal interview, students deemed appropriate for admissions will receive a letter of acceptance from the Athletic Training Program Director. This letter will contain more information about next steps.