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Apply up to 9 graduate credit hours toward both your bachelor's and master's degrees, shortening the time required to complete the combined program.
Applied Biology and Athletic Training Combined Bachelors and Masters
Miami University Regionals combined Applied Biology program with a concentration in Human Biology & Health Sciences and the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) provides a streamlined route to becoming a credentialed athletic training professional. Students build a strong foundation in the biological sciences before advancing into graduate-level clinical education, developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent, assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries in active individuals across a variety of healthcare and sports settings.
Build Your Foundation for Athletic Training
Students begin in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology with a concentration in Human Biology & Health Sciences, building the scientific knowledge and hands-on experience needed for success in graduate study. The curriculum is designed to include all prerequisite coursework required for admission to the Master of Athletic Training program, creating a seamless pathway from undergraduate education to advanced clinical training.
Why Choose the Applied Biology + Master of Athletic Training Pathway?
Designed to accelerate your education and prepare you for professional practice, the combined Applied Biology and Master of Athletic Training pathway offers several advantages:
Build professional connections early.
Engage with Athletic Training faculty, graduate students, and healthcare professionals throughout your undergraduate experience.
Develop career-ready skills.
Gain the scientific knowledge and clinical preparation needed to prevent, evaluate, and treat injuries and medical conditions while preparing for the Board of Certification examination.
Learn through clinical experience.
After completing the Applied Biology major requirements, you'll participate in supervised clinical rotations each semester, applying classroom concepts in real healthcare settings.
Declaration of Interest
Students can declare their interest in the combined Applied Biology and Master of Athletic Training pathway at any point after being admitted to Miami University. However, we encourage students to declare during their first semester to ensure they receive personalized academic advising and stay on track for a seamless transition into the graduate program.
Full Admission
After completing at least 64 credit hours and earning a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA, students may apply for full admission to the combined program. To be considered, students must submit the graduate application and all required supporting materials.
Student Classification and Graduation
Students in the combined program will remain as undergraduates until they apply for graduation or submit a request to the Graduate School to have their classification changed from undergraduate to graduate.
- Students must have completed a minimum of 124 hours to be classified as a graduate student (note: this change in classification will affect eligibility for financial aid).
- Students must receive their bachelor's degree prior to completing their master's degree. Upon receiving the bachelor's, students will automatically be classified as graduate students.
- Students receiving the bachelor's degree prior to completing the master's degree can count up to 9 hours of graduate coursework toward their bachelor's degree with permission of the appropriate advisor(s) and dean(s) or their designee(s). Those hours can also count toward the completion of their master's degree.
For more information about the combined program and for an advising road map please contact Dr. Eric Brooks brooksek@MiamiOH.edu, Director of the Athletic Training Program.
Master of Athletic Training Admission Requirements
The Master of Athletic Training program utilizes the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS). Please visit the Admission page of the MAT program to review specific application requirements.
Department of Biological Sciences
Hamilton Campus, Mosler Hall 548
Middletown Campus, Levey Hall 112