Study Trauma Science: A guide for students from Saudi Arabia

Study Trauma Science at a global top 100 university in a vibrant city at the heart of the United Kingdom. Become part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries. Our Saudi Arabian community consists of over 200 students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Our MSc Trauma Science programme is delivered by experts in the field, including those from civilian and military backgrounds at the forefront of trauma care.

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    Why Trauma Science at Birmingham?

    Our programme is delivered in partnership with frontline experts based in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham, Centre for Defence Medicine and the University of Birmingham, creating a major trauma treatment centre that offers the full range of required trauma specialists.

    Our programme is the only full-time MSc Trauma Science course in the UK.

    This joint civilian and military clinical trauma centre shares a campus with the University of Birmingham where researchers from biomedical, engineering and physical sciences are working together with the clinical teams on a range of trauma-related research programmes.

Sign up for further information about our MSc in Trauma Science


Make sure to choose "Clinical Training" from the what subject are you considering option to learn more about this exciting programme.

We will also send you scholarship opportunities and information about events you can attend to find out more about our programmes.

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    Study in the UK

    The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.

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Entry requirements

We welcome students from a range of backgrounds including those who have a 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree in biology, mathematics, computer science or other relevant subjects.

The University will consider students who hold a Bachelors degree of four years from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency.

Details regarding alternative qualification equivalents and further entry criteria can be found on our website.

Fees and funding

Annual tuition fees for international students for 2024/25 entry:

£31,410

To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.

Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more! 

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    Where will your degree take you?

    The incidence of trauma continues to rise. The World Health Organization estimates that by 2030 trauma will become the leading cause of death worldwide. This expansion is generating demand for professionals with a recognised background of trauma sciences training.

    Our programme will give you the opportunity to tailor your learning experiences to meet your own professional needs, with a route to particular specialisms for physiotherapists, nurses, doctors, engineers, scientists, and military personnel.

    Trauma Science careers
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    International study

    For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.

    International students at UoB