MSc Trauma Sciences

Typical course content

To enrol on this course you must enter at a Master’s degree level. You can however elect to leave the course with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma Sciences, by meeting the module requirements below. You can also choose to study the modules outlined below individually and can build your way up to a qualification as desired.

Master of Science (MSc) Trauma Sciences

For the award of MSc Trauma Sciences, you must attain 90 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. To do so, you must successfully complete the following compulsory modules:

Module CodeModule NameECTS HLTH6059 Dissertation (MSc) 30 credits HLTH6107 Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice 10 credits HLTH6171 Major Trauma in the Older Person 10 credits HLTH6172 Paediatric Trauma 10 credits HLTH6173 Fundamental Science in Major Trauma 10 credits HLTH6174 Major Trauma Practicum 10 credits HLTH6175 Human Factors and Decision Making in Major Trauma Care 10 credits HLTH6176 Major Trauma Systems: Evidence Base and Delivery 10 credits

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Trauma Sciences

For the award of PGDip Trauma Sciences, you must attain 60 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. To do so, you must successfully complete the following compulsory modules:

Module CodeModule NameECTS HLTH6107 Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice 10 credits HLTH6171 Major Trauma in the Older Person 10 credits HLTH6172 Paediatric Trauma 10 credits HLTH6173 Fundamental Science in Major Trauma 10 credits HLTH6174 Major Trauma Practicum 10 credits HLTH6175 Human Factors and Decision Making in Major Trauma Care 10 credits HLTH6176 Major Trauma Systems: Evidence Base and Delivery 10 credits

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Trauma Sciences

For the award of PGCert Trauma Sciences, you must attain 30 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. To do so, you must successfully complete the following compulsory modules:

Module CodeModule NameECTS HLTH6107 Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice 10 credits

The remaining 20 ECT credits can be attained by selecting further optional modules:

Module CodeModule NameECTS HLTH6171 Major Trauma in the Older Person 10 credits HLTH6172 Paediatric Trauma 10 credits HLTH6173 Fundamental Science in Major Trauma 10 credits HLTH6174 Major Trauma Practicum 10 credits HLTH6175 Human Factors and Decision Making in Major Trauma Care 10 credits HLTH6176 Major Trauma Systems: Evidence Base and Delivery 10 credits

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide or website).