Master of Traumatology

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Demonstrated a broad coherent knowledge of trauma and the academic background to work in trauma care related clinical fields. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in at least one specialised field of trauma care.
• Demonstrated awareness of the burden of trauma; ability to define strategies to prevent injuries and apply knowledge and skills for the optimal management of injured patients.
• Demonstrated comprehensive awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of trauma care including a priority-based management approach to polytrauma patients.
• Identified, defined and analysed relevant basic science processes to trauma patient response to injury and treatment in order to facilitate optimal care, prevent complications and form research questions towards continued improvement and excellence
• A capacity for monitoring and critically reviewing clinical evidence to adjust the optimal care delivery. The ability to evaluate and improve trauma services, using appropriate research methods

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.