Trauma Sciences (Military and Humanitarian) Online MSc

Program Overview

The Trauma Sciences (Military and Humanitarian) Online MSc program equips medical professionals with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in trauma care in demanding environments. Through online modules, a residential summer school, and a dissertation, students gain expertise in critical care, surgical education, outcomes research, and geospatial outcomes. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in military and humanitarian trauma care, including as surgeons, nurses, and researchers.

Program Outline

Trauma Sciences (Military and Humanitarian) Online MSc

Degree Overview:

This online MSc program provides a comprehensive understanding of the science and practice of military and humanitarian trauma care. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become leaders in this field, focusing on critical care, surgical education, outcomes research, quality improvement, and geospatial outcomes. This multidisciplinary curriculum is designed for medical professionals with a desire to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for complex traumatic injuries in demanding environments.

Outline:

The program consists of eight core modules, one two-week residential summer school, a 3,500-word dissertation, and an optional summer school. Students will gain theoretical knowledge through online lectures, seminars, and interactive discussion forums. The summer school offers hands-on training in subspecialty skills and simulation at the Royal London Hospital Major Trauma Centre.

Core Modules:

Trauma: the Disease:

This module explores the concept of trauma as a disease, focusing on its history, systems, and how to deliver specialised care.

Haemorrhage and Response to Injury:

This module examines the various clinical situations associated with shock syndrome, delving into the bleeding process and relevant management strategies.

Torso Trauma:

This module provides in-depth knowledge of anatomical injuries associated with torso trauma, equipping students with the skills for diagnosis, treatment, and recognition of critical situations.

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury:

This module dives into the pathophysiology of brain and spinal cord injuries, covering diagnosis and current treatment practices.

Critical Care and Trauma:

This module examines the rapidly evolving field of critical care, introducing students to hot topics like shock therapy, ventilator management, and infectious disease management.

Research Methods:

This module provides students with an understanding of research design, strategy, and analysis, enabling them to critically appraise different approaches to research within the field.

Summer School:

This two-week residential summer school in London offers simulation training to complement the learning achieved through online modules. Students participate in interactive workshops and training in subspecialty skills and management of severely injured patients.

Dissertation:

This 3,500-word dissertation allows students to explore a specific area of interest related to military and humanitarian trauma care, demonstrating their independent research and writing skills.

Assessment:

Formative assessments occur regularly through online quizzes, discussion forums, and case-based exercises. The summer school includes assessments focusing on practical skills development. Summative assessments consist of written essays, online multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and the final dissertation.

Teaching:

The program is delivered online through the Queen Mary Virtual Learning Environment (QMplus). Students can access lectures, seminars, and other online resources asynchronously. Synchronous interactions and discussions occur through interactive discussion forums and live online sessions. Students benefit from the expertise of leading academics and clinicians in the field, gaining theoretical knowledge and insights from practitioners with real-world experience.

Careers:

This program prepares graduates for leadership roles in the field of military and humanitarian trauma care. Potential career paths include:

• Trauma surgeons
• Anaesthetists
• Nurses
• Operating department practitioners
• Allied health professionals
• Military medical personnel
• Humanitarian relief workers
• Researchers
• This program is designed for international graduates from various healthcare and health sciences backgrounds.
• Graduates from this program will be well-positioned to contribute to the development of better healthcare solutions for trauma victims globally.

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