At the University of Ulsan, “Medical Science” education primarily refers to graduate-level biomedical science and translational research programs offered through the Graduate School of Medical Science. This field trains students in scientific and clinical research, bridging basic life sciences with clinical applications to solve real health-related problems and drive innovation in healthcare and biotechnology.

The Medical Science Convergence major is an interdisciplinary program that spans medicine, engineering, biology, AI/data science, and healthcare technology, preparing students to become medical scientists, physician-scientists, research leaders, or R&D professionals in precision medicine, digital health, biotech startups, medical devices, and related industries. The curriculum is designed around real-world problem solving and collaboration with clinical partners like Ulsan University Hospital and Seoul Asan Hospital, giving hands-on experience and research exposure.

Education at the Graduate School of Medical Science focuses on developing cross-disciplinary expertise — combining clinical insight, biomedical research methods, data analytics, and innovation skills — to address challenges from laboratory discovery to patient care application (often described as “lab to clinic” or translational research). Graduates often pursue careers in biomedical research, clinical research, healthcare technology, biotechnology startups, or academic science both in Korea and internationally.

Additionally, the University of Ulsan College of Medicine combines with institutions like UNIST in programs such as the Health Sciences and Technology (HST) curriculum to nurture physician-scientists who integrate engineering, medicine, and scientific research from undergraduate through graduate levels.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.