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MAT Admission
Looking for undergraduate admission and Pre-Athletic Training? Visit our Pre-AT admission page.
Students who are currently enrolled in pre-athletic training at Drake should refer to the Drake Direct MAT requirements for more information.
International students: for more information about requirements for international applicants, visit our international student admission page.
This page contains information about
- Important dates
- Admission requirements
- Prerequisite requirements
- Admission interviews
- Enrollment requirements
- Tuition, fees, and scholarships
Important Admission Dates
The 2023/2024 ATCAS cycle opens on July 1, 2023 - application link coming soon!
2022/2023 Admission Cycle Dates:
- June 30, 2023 - Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) opens (Remember to select Drake as one of your schools!)
MAT and Pre-AT Visit Dates:
- Friday, October 27, 2023 - Athletic Training Visit Day
- Students wishing to apply directly to our MAT program - register for the Focused AT Day Program
- High school students and students wishing to transfer into our undergraduate Pre-AT program - register for the Comprehensive AT Day Program
- Friday, November 3, 2023 - STEM and Health Professions Day
- Individual visits offered daily (in-person and virtual options)
- Students wishing to apply directly to our MAT program - register for an individual visit on our CPHS Campus Visit website
- High school students and students wishing to transfer into our undergraduate Pre-AT program - register for an individual visit on our Drake Admissions website
Admission Information
Admission to the Drake University Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program is based on academic and personal qualifications that are necessary for successful, competent practice as an athletic trainer. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of the fit between their personal goals and the mission and goals of the MAT program.
Drake University's Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program operates on a rolling admission process. We will interview and admit students until the A1 class is full and a sufficient number of applicants have been identified for the wait list. We recommend submitting application materials early in order to ensure your application is processed and considered in a timely manner.
Admission Requirements
Please note that these are the requirements applicants must meet in order for their applications to be considered complete. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the MAT program.
- Submit an application through the Centralized Application Service for Athletic Training (ATCAS).
- Complete the required Drake-specific questions within the ATCAS application.
- Complete at least 3 years of undergraduate coursework (at least 92 credit hours)
- Complete (or be in the process of completing) the prerequisite coursework outlined in the table below. All required courses must be completed by the end of the summer term prior to entering the MAT program.
Recommended Qualifications
- No minimum GPA is required, although a 3.0 prerequisite GPA (as calculated in ATCAS) is considered competitive.
- Observation or shadowing hours are recommended, but not required. Applicants should be generally familiar with the athletic training profession and may be asked to demonstrate their understanding of athletic training during the admission process.
Prerequisite Requirements
| Subject | Courses/Credit Hours | Drake Courses |
|---|---|---|
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Anatomy and Physiology |
2 courses/8 credit hours (including labs) | HSCI 125/L and 141/L (PHAR 125 may replace HSCI 125); or BIO 018/L and 129 |
|
Exercise Physiology |
1 course/3 credit hours (no lab required) | BIO 134 or HSCI 107 |
|
Biological Sciences |
1 course/4 credit hours (including lab) | BIO 012/L or BIO 013/L |
|
General (Inorganic) Chemistry |
1 course/4 credit hours (including lab) | CHEM 001 and 003, or 002 and 004 |
|
General Psychology |
1 course/3 credit hours | PSY 001 (4 credit hours) |
|
Physics/Biomechanics |
1 course/3 credit hours (no lab required) | PHY 011 |
|
Nutrition |
1 course/2 credit hours | BIO 032 or PHAR 126 |
|
Statistics |
1 course/3 credit hours | STAT 060, 071 or HSCI 060 |
|
Medical Terminology |
1 course/1 credit hour | HSCI 095 |
|
*Please note: English Composition and Public Speaking have recently been removed as prerequisite requirements for our MAT program. The Prerequisites section of the ATCAS application was finalized prior to this change and we are no longer able to make changes to this section. However, we no longer have a credit-hour requirement for English Composition and Public Speaking. |
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Students must earn a grade of C or higher in order to fulfill prerequisite courses. Please see Drake University's Transfer Credit Information page or contact the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at drakeat@drake.edu for more information. Students who wish to fulfill prerequisites using Advanced Placement (AP) scores must earn a 4 or higher on the AP exam. Please contact the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for more information.
Interview Information
Students with strong application materials and academic qualifications will be invited to complete the second phase of the admission process, which includes a required admission interview. Applicants who are invited to complete an admission interview may select an in-person or virtual interview preference.
What is NOT Required for Admission
- GRE or other graduate level admission exam
- Letters of recommendation
Enrollment Requirements
Upon enrollment in Drake University's Master of Athletic Training program, students must
- Submit acknowledgment that they have read and understand the program's Technical Standards (this is done during Professional Student Orientation)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Provide an official health certification
- Submit a copy of immunization record
- Pass a drug screening
Admitted students will receive more information about these requirements during the enrollment process. Additional information can be found in our Master of Athletic Training Student Handbook or our Master of Athletic Training Experiential Handbook.
Tuition and Fees
Scholarships Available!
Official tuition and fees are set on an annual basis by the Drake University Office of Finance and Administration, approved by the Board of Trustees and administered through the Office of Student Accounts. Information regarding tuition and fees for the current academic year in the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program can be found on the Financial Aid Office website. Here, you will also find the activity and technology fees and additional resources and opportunities for financial assistance.
Tuition for the Drake MAT program is calculated on a per-semester basis for students taking up to 18 credit hours per semester. This provides a high value for students' tuition costs.
Students in the Drake 3+2 MAT track should consult the Financial Aid Office for tuition charges during the overlapping year.
Interested in financial assistance? Visit our Financial Aid Office.
Technical Standards for the MAT Program
Please view our Technical Standards for the MAT Program.
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