Programs of James Cook University

Bachelor of Laws

Townsville , Australia

Bachelor of Laws graduates qualify for admission to practise law in Queensland. JCU Law graduates are highly valued by the profession in our region, across Australia and overseas.

A$31,200 International

A$10,958 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

This course is open to existing degree holders who wish to gain an additional qualification in Law. Students learn a solid foundation in traditional law subjects, along with a varied elective program.

A$31,200 International

A$10,960 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Marine Science

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

JCU introduced marine science studies to Australia, and today we continue to break new ground in the field. You will too when you study with us. At JCU you will study with the best marine scientists in the world. We rank number one in Marine and Freshwater Biology out of 26,000 degree-granting institutions in the world on the Centre for World University Ranking scale. With six of the world's top ten tropical marine biologists on staff you will be right there as new discoveries that impact the marine world are made. JCU introduced Marine Science studies to Australia, and continues to take the lead by redeveloping the Marine Science course to focus on developing skills in sensor technology — exciting new tools enabling marine science research into the future. JCU's Bachelor of Marine Science focuses on developing the high-level skills technologically enabled professionals need if they are to address the challenges facing the world’s oceans over coming decades. A diversity of rapidly evolving technologies are providing marine scientists with increasingly powerful ways to collect diverse data from above and below the waves; data that support and direct solutions to previously insoluble problems. These methods include: water quality sensors, seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, sensors for detecting underwater mineral deposits and wrecked ships, oceanographic sensors, acoustic tagging and tracking equipment, sensors for monitoring the activity and physical environment of marine mammals, reptiles and fish.

A$36,280 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Studying in cutting-edge custom laboratories, you'll be educated and supported by JCU's world-class educators. You will be offered opportunities to gain practical public hospital and private laboratory experience, build professional networks and access expert industry speakers. You could even experience a clinical placement in Papua New Guinea! JCU ensures you are work-ready when you graduate.

A$33,280 International

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is a six-year, full-time undergraduate degree. It is the only full medical course offered in northern Australia. JCU students benefit from small group teaching, modern facilities, extensive clinical training and a superior learning location.

A$55,960 International

A$10,958 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Nursing Science

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Benefit from JCU's recognition as the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research, and the University's role as the World Health Organisation's Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Capacity Building. JCU’s unique Nursing degree will enable you to gain distinctive rural, regional and tropical nursing skills that will set you apart from your peers. You'll learn how to assess clients, communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, plan and implement nursing interventions, and manage and evaluate nursing care.

A$31,200 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Occupational therapists are health professionals who assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing.

A$31,200 International

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Pharmacy

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Pharmacists are integral primary health care professionals who work closely with patients in community and hospital pharmacies.

A$35,800 International

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

JCU Physiotherapy prepares you to work in all areas of physiotherapy practice. While your qualifications will equip you to work throughout Australia and internationally, JCU gives you unique opportunities to explore the special needs of people of the tropics and in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. You'll work alongside other rehabilitation students including those from the disciplines of occupational therapy, speech pathology, clinical exercise physiology and sports science. That means your knowledge and experience will be broad, and you'll be able to build some amazing networks to call on when you start your career.

A$33,600 International

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Planning

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Planners help decide the design and appearance of cities and towns as well as their services, facilities and communities. JCU has large industry networks across a broad range of planning organisations.

A$33,280 International

A$7,700 Living cost