Often the first responders at the scene of an injury, athletic trainers play a vital role in recognizing and evaluating injuries, delivering first aid or emergency care, and developing and implementing rehabilitation programs. Our Master of Science in Athletic Training program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on clinical education to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Merrimack’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program prepares candidates to meet the growing demand for athletic trainers in college/universities, secondary schools, clinics and hospitals and community and industrial settings. As a degree candidate, you will combine your passion for healthcare with the rewards of treating injuries that occur to the physically active patient. Critical to the field of athletic training, this program offers the opportunity to put your education into action through intensive clinical experiences in a diverse pool of settings. And when you complete our program, you will be eligible for national certification (BOC) as an athletic trainer - and ready to begin your career as a healthcare provider. Merrimack College is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training (CAATE)

Admission Requirements for two‐year post-baccalaureate program: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Preferred GPA: 3.0 Pre-requisite courses: Preferred C+ or better: Anatomy & Physiology I and II; Biology; Nutrition; Psychology Preferred C or better: Chemistry I & II; Physics; Statistics