James Cook University Brisbane Courses & Fees

Learn to effectively assess the oral health and preventative care requirements of individuals and communities with a JCU Dentistry degree. Formulate, implement and evaluate diagnoses, management and referral plans, particularly within the unique and diverse context of the Tropics. Advance your skills through hands-on learning in JCU’s on-site dental clinics and clinical simulation laboratory.

The Bachelor of Planning offered by James Cook University is an advanced Bachelors course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in City and Regional Planning. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in City and Regional Planning and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of City and Regional Planning and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Urban Planner, Transportation Planner, Environmental Planner, Economic Development Specialist, Housing Planner.

Build your capacity for critical analysis and develop a strong knowledge and skill base across the arts and sciences. Select majors and electives that align with your interests, preparing you for diverse career opportunities. Develop practical skills for real-world research as well as advanced communication skills applicable to various arts, humanities and scientific fields.

The Bachelor of Environmental Practice offered by James Cook University is an advanced Bachelors course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Environmental Studies. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Environmental Studies and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Environmental Studies and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Environmental Scientist, Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental Policy Analyst, Conservation Officer.

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) offered by James Cook University is an advanced Bachelors course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Veterinary Science. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Veterinary Science and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Veterinary Science and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Veterinarian, Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Pathologist, Veterinary Radiologist, Veterinary Epidemiologist.

Develop skills for real-world research and innovation through examining engineering principles and systems, and exploring scientific methods and theories. Pursue a career aligned with your interests by choosing majors and subjects relevant to your professional goals. Benefit from practical learning through laboratory classes, field trips, work experience and project-based assessments. Learn from expert lecturers and conduct hands-on research in this Engineering-Science double degree.

Promote life-long learning in primary school students with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Benefit from 85 days of practical classroom placement and ongoing professional experience opportunities. Develop specialist communication and facilitation skills relevant to teaching in urban, regional, rural and remote communities and supporting Indigenous educational outcomes.

Advance your career as a health professional through this Graduate Certificate in rehabilitation theory, practice and analysis. Choose a major that aligns with your career goals and interests, whether that is general practice, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology. You’ll gain specialist knowledge and technical skills in designing, managing and evaluating rehabilitation plans applicable to a variety of health contexts.

Advance your career as a health professional with specialist knowledge and technical skills in designing, managing and evaluating rehabilitation plans within a variety of health contexts.

The Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice offered by James Cook University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Philosophy. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Philosophy and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Philosophy and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Academic Researcher, College Professor, Ethics Consultant, Writer/Editor, Policy Analyst, Business Analyst.

Expand your career by developing specialist knowledge in the research or practice of rehabilitation. Gain an advanced understanding of evidence-based practice in rehabilitation, specialising in either occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, or rehabilitation. Your expertise will make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of people and communities in the Tropics.

Explore and evaluate learning strategies for health professionals across the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health. Build your expertise in clinical teaching and consider the factors that promote innovation within health education. Learn to apply action research frameworks to a variety of health contexts and professions.

This course is for health professionals who aspire to work in a leadership role in health education and research. Become a leader in improving clinical teaching and education research in all health professions including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health.

Take the next step in your health career with a degree aligned with the standards dictated by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions in Australia. Tailor the Master of Public Health to fit your personal career aspirations through choosing elective subjects relevant to your career goals and interests. You may also choose to undertake a substantial research project or major in Aeromedical Retrieval.

The Master of Rural and Remote Medicine offered by James Cook University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Medicine. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Medicine and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Medicine and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Physician, Surgeon, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Medical Researcher.

Focus your studies within psychology by undertaking focused and collaborative research. You will develop valuable skills in research analysis and design, research ethics, and have access to a network of national and international experts in the field of psychological science.

The Master of Psychological Science offered by James Cook University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Psychology. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Psychology and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Psychology and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, School Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Research Psychologist, Health Psychologist.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) offered by James Cook University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Psychology. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Psychology and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Psychology and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, School Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Research Psychologist, Health Psychologist.

Enrich your career by specialising in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours. Gain an in-depth understanding of the urgent problems facing vulnerable communities and learn how to develop strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases.

The Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine offered by James Cook University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Public Health. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Public Health and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Public Health and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Epidemiologist, Public Health Administrator/Manager, Health Educator, Biostatistician, Environmental Health Specialist, Health Policy Analyst.