Trauma Sciences, Master’s

Become a Leader in Saving Lives

Earn the first-of-its-kind online MS in Trauma Sciences from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and gain the skills needed to strengthen trauma systems, improve outcomes, and advance prevention efforts around the world.

Details, Dates & Deadlines

Program Details

Class Format

Online,

Program Location

Online with Optional In-Person Rotation

Program Length

2 years

Credits to Complete

Dates & Deadlines

Applications will open in late fall 2025 for enrollment in the fall 2026 cohort. Sign up to receive notifications about upcoming information sessions and the application launch date.

Learn From the Global Leader in Trauma Care

Developed and led by the world-renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, the Master of Science (MS) in Trauma Sciences is the first and only graduate program based in the United States dedicated to the academic study of trauma systems and trauma care.

Trauma is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. As the demand for faster, stronger, and more coordinated trauma response grows, the need for highly skilled professionals has never been greater.

The MS in Trauma Sciences program prepares students to lead at every stage of trauma care, from prevention and emergency response through acute treatment, recovery, and reintegration.

During their coursework students will:

Gain an understanding of trauma as a preventable disease
Learn how to drive real-world improvements that save lives, strengthen health systems, and build more resilient communities

The MS in Trauma Sciences equips students to:

Improve patient outcomes and survival rates

Strengthen and lead multidisciplinary care teams

Innovate and build stronger trauma systems at local, national, and global levels

Shape the future of trauma care through leadership, research, and advocacy

Who Should Apply

The MS in Trauma Sciences program is built for professionals with a bachelor’s, master’s, or terminal degree who are ready to advance trauma care, strengthen prevention strategies, and improve public health outcomes.

Applicants with experience in areas like the following are especially well-prepared to benefit from this program:

Nursing

Advanced practice (nurse practitioners, physician assistants/associates)

Emergency medical services (EMS)

Military medicine or tactical response

Hospital administration

Physicians
Surgeons
Law enforcement or public safety

Public health

Social work

Legal and policy roles supporting trauma systems

Allied health and rehabilitation services

If you are passionate about improving trauma care and systems this program can help you expand your impact.

The Shock Trauma Center is a phenomenal location to house this program as it is one of the most internationally recognized trauma facilities. 97% of the patients who arrive Shock Trauma survive because of the intricate, complex care that we are able to provide. Shock Trauma is at the cornerstone of Maryland’s EMS Trauma System which was the first integrated EMS systems in the country. With this program, we hope to impact trauma care internationally and ultimately help save lives.

Thomas M. Scalea, MD, Physician-in-Chief, Shock Trauma Center; System Chief for Critical Care Services, UMMS; Francis X. Kelly, Professor of Trauma Surgery; Director, Program in Trauma, University of Maryland School of Medicine

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