Bachelor of Science

James Cook University

Bachelor degree

36 months

Application deadlines: January 31, June 30

Processing time: 15 days

Full-time

Intakes: February, July

International tuition: A$36,280

Domestic tuition: A$9,359

Throughout your degree, you will have access to world-renowned lecturers who are experts in their field. Develop your skills with direct, hands-on experience in diverse natural environments with access to first-class research laboratories. This degree is flexible and allows you to choose the subjects that interest you. You will study a selection of core subjects and your preferred major. Each major provides you with in-depth knowledge in that study area. You can choose a second major, or select two minors, which can complement your studies, or broaden your area of expertise. You are also able to choose from a range of elective subjects to diversify your skills. Please note, not all majors are available at JCU Cairns, and not all majors are available for mid-year entry. Refer to the handbook for a detailed explanation of the course structure.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

PTE
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
TOEFL PBT

Assumed knowledge English (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA). Recommended: at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Maths C or Physics (4,SA) Current Australia OP/Rank 16/64, GCE A Levels 5.0 or equivalents. For more information on undergraduate entry requirements refer to pages 70-72 of the International Undergraduate Guide (https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/674852/Intl_UG_Guide_2019_Web.pdf). If your country is not listed contact International Admissions. Students who are not proficient in English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a score in a test such as Academic IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson (PTE Academic).

Be equipped to work in a variety of fields with the flexibility of this Science course. With 75% of the fastest growing occupations requiring Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths skills (STEM)*, be prepared for jobs that have not been invented yet. Depending on your chosen area of specialisation, you can work in a growing number of career fields such as: Aquaculture Fisheries management Chemistry (petrochemical, pharmaceutical, mining, agriculture, biotechnology) Geologist, geographer, hydrologist, soil scientist, environmental scientist, oceanographer Marine biologist Mathematician (in various sectors including information technology, business and finance, cryptography, robotics) Molecular and cell biologist Physicist (in various sectors such as health, meteorology, mining, environmental monitoring, energy production, scientific communications and instrumentation) Conservationist or rehabilitation scientist Environmental and policy consultant Wildlife consultant or animal carer