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This course is not offered in the Spring intake. This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit a Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
This course is designed for students seeking a career in medical science with an international perspective. Choose this course to integrate medical science expertise with language and cultural proficiency. Its distinctiveness lies in the combination of hands-on medical science training with a year abroad, immersing you in a new language and culture.
During your fourth year you will immerse yourself in a research environment combined with an international experience in the country of your major of choice. You will further your scientific skills and develop your communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation.
As a graduate you will be equipped for global health careers, with opportunities in multinational pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, and international health initiatives. This dual degree empowers you to make a societal impact with a global context.
The combination of medical science and international studies aims to produce graduates with an increased awareness of the international contexts of health and who are well prepared to pursue global health-related professional careers. The course provides the knowledge and skills for students to be excellent medical scientists, but also with an excellent language and international skills set, meaning graduates can make a difference to society in a range of careers with a global and international context.
Multinational pharmaceutical companies look to medical science graduates to work in drug registration, clinical trials coordination, as technical or marketing representatives and as policy analysts. International health initiatives involving governments or non-government organisations also look for the unique skills provided by this dual degree.
