Master of Traumatology

University of Newcastle

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J

There is an increasing demand for trauma specialised health care professionals. This program has been designed to produce graduates who meet this demand. 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 to care for injured patients. The Master of Traumatology is supported by leading trauma associations, including the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Surgery of Trauma.

Structure

80 units

Subjects

  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology – Basic Methods
  • Post-injury Critical Care
  • Trauma systems
  • plus more

Standard entry requirements

  • 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.

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