Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
The Master of Traumatology at the University of Newcastle has been designed in response to the increasing demand for trauma specialised health care professionals. Aimed at medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, and pre-hospital paramedics wanting to take the next step in their career, this program will equip you with specialised practical skills that will enable you to accelerate improvements in the care of injured patients.
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The Master of Traumatology will allow you to achieve a comprehensive and critical understanding of the pathophysiology, aetiology, outcomes and management of trauma medicine. You will expand your knowledge and skills in areas including trauma systems, post-injury critical care, torso trauma, musculoskeletal trauma and neurotrauma.
You will also focus on research methodology which will provide you with the opportunity to engage in traumatology research, developing a strong foundation in the science and practice of injury management.
Key areas of study include:
You will also have the opportunity to specialise in one of five key speciality areas:
Graduates of this program may find employment in the following areas:
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Important: All applicants must provide a copy of a practicing certificate with an authorised registration authority and a CV outlining any relevant professional experience.
Important: All applicants must provide a copy of a practicing certificate with an authorised registration authority and a CV outlining any relevant professional experience.
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Master of Traumatology (Surgery) and Master of Traumatology (Orthopaedic)
In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.
ORTH6001 - Basic Science in Orthopaedics
You can look at Uni prep for options to brush up on knowledge before you start.
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