Discover a new kind of health sciences education at University of Western States (UWS) and specialize in your practice. Founded in 1904, UWS is an integrated health sciences university with an enduring commitment to educating health care professionals. The university motto, “For the good of the patient” guides every aspect of the institution. UWS is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
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SPORTS MEDICINE
The Master of Science in sports medicine at University of Western States is designed for health care providers seeking specialization and enhancement of their skills and knowledge to better work with athletes and active populations.
The degree is designed for first-professional health care degree holders, or students working toward their first-professional health care degree, to build upon existing knowledge of key sports medicine content areas, such as anatomy, physiology, assessment, rehabilitation, exercise sciences and others. Individuals who may wish to further their education through this degree may include physicians (MDs, DOs), chiropractic physicians (DCs), physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, athletic trainers and others that meet program admissions criteria.