该综合学位旨在为对医学科学，工程技术的科学基础以及技术本身感兴趣的学生提供机会。工程学的进展与科学发展之间存在着强烈的相互关系，并且对具有专业知识的专业人员的需求也得到了证明在这两个方面都有深刻的理解和经验 专注于专业的工作可确保本课程的毕业生通过理论与实践以及实践经验的好处之间的牢固联系来学习雇主想要的技能。与单独完成两个学位所需的时间相比，此组合学位可以在更少的时间内完成。
Engineers and Medical Scientists are the leaders of developing, engineering, and implementing solutions to health and medical problems having an impact globally on the health of society. This combined degree is designed to provide opportunities for students interested in medical science, the scientific basis of engineering and technology, and the technology itself.<br><br>There is a strong interrelation between the progress of engineering and developments in science, and a demonstrated need for professionals with a strong understanding and experience in both areas. Engineers with Medical Scientist training have careers that are dynamic and involve an exciting range of professions from research and development, writing and implementing policy and practice in the medical and health sciences, to working in industry, government, and the innovation sector. This course allows choice or majors within both the Medical Scientist and Engineering programs, so students can specialise to their interests.<br><br>There are excellent career options for students who have both degrees as this gives them a unique contribution to add to many professions. Career options include positions in medical engineering, biomedical engineering, industry and government settings, biotechnology, communications, construction, pharmaceutical settings, clinical trial and medical device research and development, materials technology, medical technology and instrumentation, and molecular biology.