Study Traumatology

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.

Why study with us?

  • Supported by leading trauma associations – including the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
  • Industry recognition – listed on the Australian Orthopaedic Association’s approved programs acceptable for the research component of the training by coursework.
  • Learn from clinical and research leaders – the program was designed by the Director of one of Australia’s busiest trauma units, Professor Zsolt Balogh, with substantial contribution from the NSW Institute of Trauma and Injury Management.
  • Enhance your career opportunities – acquire the most relevant and up to date knowledge and evidence-based clinical practice skills to effectively manage trauma and the function of trauma systems.
  • Flexible study options – you can choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs. Our advanced online learning system gives you the flexibility and support to study anytime.
  • Become a trauma expert – there are five specialisations available for you to study.
  • Be in demand - 800 new surgeons needed with 9.9% projected employment growth by 2026 (Labourmarketinsights.gov.au)
  • Registered nurses can save up to 65% with a commonwealth-supported place when studying the Trauma Specialisation.
  • All eligible students can save up to 65% with a commonwealth-supported place when studying the Research Specialisation.

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Ranked 8 ? in Australia for Medicine
$2996 ? median weekly income for surgeons before tax
100% employed ? full-time within four months of graduating

What you will study

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:

  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology – Basic Methods
  • Post-injury Critical Care

You will also have the opportunity to specialise in one of five key speciality areas:

  • Trauma specialisation – you will complete three core courses, four compulsory courses and one directed course, enabling you to focus your studies on enhancing your expertise in trauma injury management.
  • Orthopaedic specialisation – you will complete three core courses, four compulsory courses and one directed course, enabling you to focus your studies on advancing your Orthopaedic expertise and knowledge in effective trauma management.
  • Surgery specialisation – you will complete three core courses, four compulsory courses and one directed course, enabling you to focus your studies on transitioning toward a career in various different surgical fields including trauma surgery.
  • Research specialisation – you will complete three core courses, two compulsory and three directed courses, enabling you to focus your studies toward a career in medical and trauma research.
  • Military specialisation – you will complete three core courses, four compulsory courses, and one directed course, enabling you to focus your studies on specialising in and gaining a comprehensive and critical understanding of the latest advances in military surgery and military trauma care.
2024 Program Handbook

Refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Career

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program may find employment in the following areas:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Trauma nursing and allied health
  • General surgery and its subspecialties
  • Orthopaedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Emergency medicine
  • Anaesthetics
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Australian Defence Forces

Application info

Applying for Master of Traumatology

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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.

Apply to study in Australia

Important: All applicants must provide a copy of a practicing certificate with an authorised registration authority and a CV outlining any relevant professional experience.

Apply to study online

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.

Before you get started

To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:

  1. Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
  2. Review the program fees and costs.
  3. Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
  4. If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.

Postgraduate application process

Other things to consider

Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:

Master of Traumatology (Trauma), Master of Traumatology (Research) and Master of Traumatology (Military)
  • Registered medical practitioner. Applications from International Medical Graduates in Australia and overseas are encouraged. International Applications will be reviewed by the Program Convenor
  • Nurses currently registered, or eligible to be registered, as Division One Registered Nurses with at least three years' experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae demonstrating postgraduate practice in a surgical or critical care field
  • Paramedics with at least a three year undergraduate degree or equivalent AND additional postgraduate qualification OR at least two years' experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae
  • Allied health practitioners with at least a three year undergraduate degree AND additional postgraduate qualification OR at least two years' experience in a critical care field as documented in a professional curriculum vitae

 

Master of Traumatology (Surgery) and Master of Traumatology (Orthopaedic)
  • Registered medical practitioner. Applications from International Medical Graduates in Australia and overseas are encouraged. International applications will be reviewed by the Program Convenor.

 

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

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