Frequently Asked Questions

Applications for the program’s first cohort will open in October 2025 and close on March 1,2026. Students will be notified of their admissions status by April 15, 2026. To get reminders and updates, sign up here. 

The first cohort will begin in Fall 2026. The program takes two years to complete. Most students who start in Fall 2026 will graduate in Spring or Summer 2028, depending on their course schedule. For more information, visit the Trauma Sciences Course Descriptions page. 

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a strong interest in trauma.   

International applicants and applicants without a degree from a U.S. high school, college, or university, must provide additional information with their application. International applicants can find more information about requirements on our International Applicants page. 

The table below shows the annual estimated total cost of attendance for this program. This includes tuition, fees, and other common expenses. 

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, and Matriculation fee 

Yes. For more information about securing the necessary funding to finance their education, applicants are encouraged to contact the University’s Office of Student Financial Assistance. The office provides aid from various sources, including scholarships and grants. 

The School of Graduate Studies also provides a list of scholarships available to prospective and enrolled students, which you can find on our scholarship page. 

We are actively working to develop scholarships for students in the program and will update the page when these become available. 

Yes. Military and veteran students may be eligible for federal financial aid. To learn more about how to apply and use your benefits, visit our VA Benefits page.  

Students may transfer up to 6 credits from another accredited university toward a master's degree. For the Trauma Sciences program, all transfer credits must be approved by the program director.

To learn what additional documents are required, visit the Transfer Credits page from the Office of the Registrar.  

All students enrolled in the Trauma Sciences program are eligible to participate in the optional in-person rotation. Participation is not required to graduate from the program.  

The rotation takes place in Baltimore, Maryland. Interested students must arrange and pay for their own travel and housing. If you are an international provider, you cannot take part in direct patient care during the rotation, but you can observe. 

Students can also apply for the Shock Trauma Center’s Observer Program, offered through their Center for Critical Care and Trauma Education. This program is separate from the Trauma Sciences program and is also optional. Learn more at the Observer Program website.