Trauma Sciences Online MSc

Program Overview

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The Trauma Sciences Online MSc program at Queen Mary University of London equips healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in trauma prevention and treatment. Through online learning and an optional summer school, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of trauma care, from pre-hospital settings to rehabilitation. Graduates are well-positioned for advanced roles in trauma management, research, and leadership.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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The Trauma Sciences Online MSc program at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) equips professionals worldwide with advanced knowledge, research skills, and critical analysis to improve patient outcomes through the prevention of traumatic injury and improved treatment of severely injured patients.

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The program provides a thorough grounding in:

• The principles underlying the disease of trauma
• Diagnosis and management of shock syndrome
• Management of torso and musculoskeletal traumas
• Critical care principles
• Management of complex traumatic brain injuries
• Military and humanitarian trauma care
• Through its online format and summer school in London, the MSc allows flexibility for professionals to advance their careers while continuing their current roles.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Critical analysis of current clinical practices, evidence base, and the science underpinning trauma care.
• Exploration of the spectrum of trauma across all disciplines including the pre-hospital setting to rehabilitation.
• Understanding trauma as a "time-critical disease" through the application of theoretical principles to patient care.

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Program Structure and Modules:

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Year 1:

• Seven core modules covering:
• Trauma: The Disease
(explains how to consider and manage trauma as a disease)
• Haemorrhage and Response to Injury
(explores shock syndrome and various treatment approaches)
• Torso Trauma
(covers trauma mechanisms, management, and the latest treatment options)
• Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
(explores pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation strategies)
• Critical Care and Trauma
(delves into the principles of critical care applied to trauma management)
• Extremity & Vascular Trauma
(focuses on vascular injury management and complex musculoskeletal traumas)
• Burn and Wound Healing
(discusses burns, electrical and chemical trauma management, and wound healing mechanisms)
• One elective module from one of the following:
• Military & Humanitarian Trauma
• Research Methods

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Year 2:

• A dissertation project on a chosen topic within trauma care.

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Assessment:

The program uses various assessment methods to evaluate students' comprehension and critical thinking:

• Critiques of research literature: Analysis and critical review of research articles.
• Written evaluative assignments: Demonstrate understanding and application of learned principles.
• Online multiple-choice quizzes (MCQs): Gauge knowledge retention and comprehension.
• Summer School practical assessments: Assess clinical skills and practical application of knowledge (applicable only in the summer school option, which is not mandatory).

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Teaching:

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Online Platform:

• Students access lectures, resources, and interactive discussion forums on QMUL's online portal, QMplus.

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Summer School Option (non-compulsory):

• Two-week intensive program in London.
• Interactive workshops and training in:
• Subspeciality skills and simulations
• Leadership in trauma management settings
• Diagnostic procedures
• Management of major trauma

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Teaching Staff:

• Faculty includes experienced leaders in trauma research at QMUL's Blizard Institute and other collaborating institutions.
• Students have access to:
• Printable course materials
• Video and audio recordings of lectures
• Q&A forums with tutors

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Approaches:

• Interactive learning environment encourages critical thinking and active participation.
• Focus on practical application of learned principles to clinical situations.

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Careers:

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Graduates are well-positioned for:

• Advanced roles in pre-hospital care, emergency medicine, critical care, trauma and orthopaedic surgery, and other areas.
• Research positions in academia or industry.
• Leadership roles in healthcare settings or trauma research organizations.
• Global humanitarian work and disaster response.

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Other:

• This program caters to professionals from various healthcare and health sciences backgrounds including surgeons, emergency nurses, pre-hospital care providers, and others interested in trauma care development.

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Home: £7,450 Overseas: £13,650 EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.