Five years full-time.
Graduates become lawyers in areas related to applied sciences and medical sciences.
Lawyers with advanced scientific skills and knowledge are in demand, especially in health, environmental, resources and patent law. Major law firms need to keep up with the legal implications of new scientific developments. They look to graduates with this combined qualification to give them the edge where the financial rewards are high. This double degree combines the UTS Bachelor of Laws with the Bachelor of Medical Science . The law component provides a thorough grounding in Australian legal practice and a recognised legal qualification .