Key dates and selection process

The selection process into James Cook University’s (JCU’s) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS) is tiered and based on the evaluation of the written application form, academic profile and performance at interview if invited. Download the information sheet, for more details.

Important dates for JCU’s MBBS 2023 intake:

1 August 2023Application opening date for JCU Application Form
1 August 2023Application opening date QTAC
30 September 2023Closing date for JCU Application Form
30 September 2023Closing date for QTAC Application
6 October 2023, 4PM (AEST)Prediction of Academic Achievement (PAA) form to be received by the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
10 November 2023Email notification of invitation to attend interview
28 November - 7 December 2023Interviews held via Zoom
22 December 2023Email notification of invitation to attend January interview
2 - 3 January 2024Interviews held via Zoom
11 January 2024QTAC offers released to applicants
15 January 2024Last date to respond to QTAC January offer round, applicants must respond to QTAC and JCU
12 February 2024Orientation Week begins
19 February 2024JCU Academic Year begins