University of Oregon

Department of Human Physiology Graduate Studies in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

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Athletic Training Program Pre-Requisite Coursework

Our program requires a strong foundation in the basic sciences. For this reason, successful completion of at least one course in biology, chemistry and physics is an important part of your application (so ideally these courses will appear on your transcript when you apply Jan. 1st). If you are missing one of these courses, you might still be considered for admission, but you would need to take the missing class as part of your graduate program of study.

A full year of study in each of the following is RECOMMENDED, but at least one course in each of the following is REQUIRED:

  • Chemistry (including atomic and molecular structure, physical properties and chemical reaction of the elements)
  • Biology (cell structure and function)
  • Physics (mechanics)

Each of the following is REQUIRED:

  • Human Physiology (2 courses or 2 combined Anatomy & Physiology courses)
  • Human Anatomy (or combined Anatomy & Physiology)
  • Biomechanics (Kinesiology or Applied Anatomy)

Human Physiology Department Admissions Criteria:

The information above describes the pre-requisite courses needed to be successful in the Athletic Training Graduate Program. Our Department also has specific criteria that must be met to be admitted into the Human Physiology Department. These criteria are as follows:

  1. Adequate GRE scores (Verbal and Analytical: Combined scores of 1050 with neither below 450).
  2. Adequate GPA (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
  3. Must have completed the following courses with a B- or better:
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
    • 2 courses of Physiology or combined Anatomy & Physiology.
  4. International students must also meet the GRE requirements above and have a TOEFL score of: 550 (Paper Test), 213 (Computer Test), or 79-80 (Internet Test).