Your Pathway to Becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer
Drexel University’s Health Sciences Department and Thomas Jefferson University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program have partnered to offer a streamlined, sequential 4+2 BS/MSAT Bridge Program. This academic pathway is designed for motivated students pursuing a career in athletic training, providing a clear and efficient route to earning both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)—culminating in eligibility for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC).
Why Choose the BS/MSAT 4+2 Bridge Program?
- Seamless Transfer Pathway: Enjoy a clearly defined academic route from undergraduate to graduate study, with coordinated advising and support throughout the process.
- No Cap on Qualified Applicants: Thomas Jefferson University does not impose a limit on the number of Drexel students accepted into the MSAT program—if you meet the criteria, you’re eligible.
- Dual-Institution Advantage: Benefit from the strengths of two leading institutions in health sciences and athletic training education.
- Professional Certification Preparation: Graduate fully prepared to take the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (BOC) exam and launch your career as an ATC.
Program Benefits
- Personalized advising and application support
- Opportunities to visit and engage with the TJU campus and faculty
- Access to clinical experiences and research opportunities
- A fast-track to a rewarding career in sports medicine, rehabilitation and athletic performance
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the BS/MSAT Bridge Program are prepared for careers in:
- Collegiate and professional sports organizations
- High schools and youth athletics
- Rehabilitation and orthopedic clinics
- Military and tactical settings
- Research and academic institutions
Take the Next Step
Start your journey toward becoming a certified athletic trainer. Explore the BS/MSAT 4+2 Bridge Program and discover how Drexel and Thomas Jefferson University can help you reach your goals.
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Admissions
Beginning Fall 2020, the Thomas Jefferson University Masters in Athletic Training program will reserve seats in the Athletic training program for eligible Drexel Health Sciences students.
To be considered for the BS/MSAT 4 + 2 Athletic Training Program, Drexel Health Sciences students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete Drexel’s BS in Health Sciences
- Completion of application via the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS)
- To receive preferred admission, students must compete their application no later then November 1st of the Senior Year.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all prerequisite courses taken.
- Completion of the required 12 prerequisite courses with a grade of “B” or better
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources
- Personal essay as stated in ATCAS
- 50 hours of clinical observation under the supervision of a licensed rehabilitation professional (preferably a certified athletic trainer). Applicants have until the start of the program to complete all 50 hours, not all need to be completed at time of application submission
- Thomas Jefferson University does not set an annual ceiling limit on accepted students who successfully meet all criteria for Admission into the 4 + 2 Program
Program Level Outcomes
At Drexel University we believe that a well-formulated set of Program Level Outcomes [PLO] that support and are consistent with the institutional mission and goals are the building blocks of an effective assessment program.
Click here to view the College of Nursing and Health Professions Department of Health Sciences Program Level Outcomes.
To review Thomas Jefferson MSAT Mission, Goals & Outcomes MSAT program level outcomes please click here.