Master of Traumatology

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.

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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