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Orthopaedic Trauma Science Online MSc

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Science (General / Combined)

Course Summary

Canweimprove'survivalandoutcomesfollowingtraumaticinjury?Traumaisoneoftheworldsleadingkillersandorthopaedicinjuriesposeamajorclinicalchallengeworld-wide.Undertakethistwo-yearonlineMScanddevelopabroadcriticalunderstandingoftheup-to-date'scienceandpracticeoftraumacare,withafocusonorthopaedicandorthoplasticmanagement.

  • Gaintheknowledge,'skillsandattitudestoprovide'safeandhigh-qualitymedicalcare
  • Developtheknowledge,technical'skills,decision-makingandprofessionalismto'safelydeliveracore'setofclinicalfunctionsinthemanagementofinjuredpatients
  • Meetyourlocal,regionalandnationalneedsformanagingorthopaedictrauma
  • Gainresearch'skillsthroughindependent'study
  • AccreditedbytheRoyalCollegeof'SurgeonsofEngland.

Whatyou'll'study

Experienceinnovativeteachingandgainafresh,dynamicandinteractiveapproachtounderstandingorthopaedictrauma.Youcanaccesstheprogrammewhereveryouareonthisonlinecourse,andyouwillhavetheoptionofatwo-weekresidential'summer'schoolinLondon.TheMScisacollaborationbetweenthehighlyregardedBartsCentreforTrauma'Sciences(C4TS)andQueenMaryUniversityofLondon'sFacultyofMedicineandDentistry.

Youwillhaveaccesstoaninternational,expertfacultyandinnovative,technology-enhancedlearning.Youwilltakepartininteractivediscussionforumsandone-to-onetutor'sessions,helpingyoutofindaworldwidenetworkofcontactswith'sharedinterests.

Youwillalsobeofferedanoptionaltwo-weekresidential'summer'schoolattheendofthefirstyearinLondon.The'summer'schoolwillgiveyou'simulated'scenariotrainingtocomplementyourlearning.Youwillgainpracticalknowledgeandexperienceofdecision-making'soyoucandeliver'safe,professionalcoreclinicalfunctionsinthemanagementof'seriouslyinjuredpatients.Inyour'secondyearof'study,youwillwriteadissertationona'specificareaofknowledge,oryoumayundertakeoriginalresearch.

Careerpaths

Thelargestgrowthareaforjobsinorthopaedicshasbeenintraumaoverrecentyears.Thiscourseistailoredtomeettheneedsofinternationalgraduatesfromallhealthcareandhealth'sciencesbackgroundsincluding'surgeons,anaesthetists,nurses,operatingdepartment'staff,alliedhealthprofessionalsandthosewitha'specialistinterestinorthopaedictraumaeducationandtraining.

Itisintendedtoprovidehigh-qualitylearning,nomatterwhereyouareintheworld,inordertodevelopthefutureleadersinthe'scienceandpracticeoforthopaedictrauma.

Modules

This module will allow you to undertake a dissertation project on a topic within the science and practice of trauma care. You will be able to choose a pertinent topic within your specialism and career aspirations, and will be supervised and receive guidance. You will discuss the most relevant aspects of your chosen topic and demonstrate your ability to select the most appropriate research methodology to conduct your chosen research. During this module, you (in coordination with a supervisor) will select a topic for advanced study; collect and analyse data to adequately address the chosen topic; and write a 3,500-word dissertation. Through the dissertation, you will synthesise various aspects of the knowledge you will have obtained through the degree and demonstrate your ability to conduct and present high quality original research.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,250

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in Nursing, Physiotherapy or a Medical degree (non-UK medical degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to a UK 2:2 degree). Professional clinical experience in managing patients with traumatic injury is desirable. Other routes: Applicants with Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Medical degrees below this level will be considered on an individual basis if there is strong evidence of suitable professional experience.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more

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