Orthopaedic Trauma Science (Online)

Undertake this two-year Orthopaedic Trauma Science (Online) at Queen Mary University of London and develop a broad critical understanding of the up-to-date science and practice of trauma care, with a focus on orthopaedic and orthoplastic management.

What you'll study

Experience innovative teaching and gain a fresh, dynamic and interactive approach to understanding orthopaedic trauma with the Orthopaedic Trauma Science (Online) at Queen Mary University of London .

You will have access to an international, expert faculty and innovative, technology-enhanced learning. You will take part in interactive discussion forums and one-to-one tutor sessions, helping you to find a worldwide network of contacts with shared interests.

You will also be offered an optional two-week residential summer school at the end of the first year in London. The summer school will give you simulated scenario training to complement your learning. You will gain practical knowledge and experience of decision-making so you can deliver safe, professional core clinical functions in the management of seriously injured patients. In your second year of study, you will write a dissertation on a specific area of knowledge, or you may undertake original research.

Career paths

The largest growth area for jobs in orthopaedics has been in trauma over recent years. This course is tailored to meet the needs of international graduates from all healthcare and health sciences backgrounds including surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, operating department staff, allied health professionals and those with a specialist interest in orthopaedic trauma education and training.

It is intended to provide high-quality learning, no matter where you are in the world, in order to develop the future leaders in the science and practice of orthopaedic trauma.

Courses include:

• Trauma: The Disease

• Haemorrhage and Response to Injury

• Spine, Spinal Cord and Nerve Injuries

• Trauma of the Pelvis and Torso

• Fracture Biology and Limb Trauma

• Paediatric Trauma and Limb Reconstruction

• Open Fractures and Orthoplastic Surgical Care