Early Assurance Pathway
Early Assurance Pathway into UC's Master of Science in Athletic Training Program for juniors
The Early Assurance Pathway is phasing out. The last year for application will be spring 2026.
The Early Assurance Pathway allows you to reserve your spot in the MS in Athletic Training program if you are not eligible for the accelerated pathway. This pathway will take you six years and includes four years of undergraduate education and two years of graduate education.
Health sciences students in the UC College of Allied Health Sciences are eligible to apply for the Early Assurance Pathway into the Master of Science in Athletic Training program during their junior year. Students should be junior level standing in the Health Sciences Pre-AT program at UC (on track to graduate the following spring semester).
The major advantage of the Early Assurance Pathway is that the successful applicant has a position in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program held for them. Other advantages to early admission are:
- early and direct communication with the athletic training faculty
- the opportunity to enjoy their senior year without the pressure of applying to multiple graduate schools
Requirements
Admission in the Early Assurance Pathway is based on the following:
Submission of the online MSAT Early Assurance Pathway Application by April 1st
Accepted students will be notified by 5/30 and instructed to begin their ATCAS application when the ATCAS portal opens in July. Applicants who complete both the ATCAS application and UC Graduate School application by 11/15 will receive priority consideration for scholarship awards.
No more than 250 words describing why you chose athletic training as your professional pathway.
| Area | Course | Equivalent UC Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Science: | General Biology with Lab |
BIOL1081 & BIOL1081L |
General Chemistry with Lab |
CHEM1030 & CHEM1030L or CHEM1040 & CHEM1040L |
|
General Physics (Algebra based) with Lab |
PHYS1051 & PHYS1051L |
|
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Labs (or separate Anatomy and Physiology courses - with labs) |
BIOL2001C & BIOL2002C |
|
| Mathematics: | Statistics |
STAT1031 |
| Social Science: | Introductory level Psychology |
PSYC1001 |
Introductory level Sociology (can be substituted with an additional Psychology course) |
SOC1001 |
|
| Foundational: | Medical Terminology |
HLSC2012 |
Personal/Human Nutrition |
NUTR1030 |
|
| Applied Human Science: | Exercise Physiology (lab not required but preferred) |
HLSC3031 or HLSC3032C |
Human Biomechanics/Kinesiology |
HLSC3022C, HLSC3023C, or HLSC3020 |
|
| Principles of Physical Conditioning & Exercise/ Exercise Testing and Prescription/ Strength & Conditioning | HLSC3034C or HLSC3035 |
Applicants can have no more than 3 prerequisites outstanding at the end of spring junior year and will have until spring semester senior year to complete all remaining coursework.
Cumulative and pre-requisite GPA at or above 3.0
At least 50 pre-professional observation or volunteer hours completed at the time of ATCAS application submission.
In your resume you should provide details on the following items:
- extracurricular activities
- work experience
- volunteer work
- honors and awards
