Courses

Gain a one-year university qualification while opening up your pathway into many JCU Bachelor degrees. The Diploma of Higher Education is recognised as a stand-alone qualification designed for students who don’t meet the entry requirements of a Bachelor degree.

Pursue excellence with JCU’s Bachelor of Advanced Science program. Learn from world-renowned lecturers, meet experts in their field and conduct hands-on research in North Queensland’s unique tropical environment.

Learn to think creatively, analyse effectively, and build the cross-cultural communication skills necessary to work in today’s modern society.

Learn from expert researchers, managers, and lecturers who are leaders in their field. Be fast-tracked into the workforce with practical skills and in-depth knowledge.

Reap the benefits of a legal qualification boosted by the complementary practical knowledge of an arts degree.

Combine your passions and gain in-depth knowledge and skills across a range of fields in arts and science.

Gain a thorough understanding of the relationship between science and medicine, with an emphasis on biomedical science in the Tropics. Use your degree as the foundation to a career in laboratory research, as a pathway to other health professions or continue to higher research studies.

Enter the business world equipped with industry experience and current employability skills for a successful career.

Study the effects of human behaviour on our environment and learn to plan and lead sustainable business practices.

Give your career a far-reaching, competitive start with the Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws. Pair your business insight in accounting, economics, management, marketing or tourism with a strong understanding of the law to bring unparalleled expertise to future roles.

Pursue your interests and maximise your employability with a joint degree in Business and Psychological Science. Learn business operations and decision-making skills alongside critical thinking and research methods.

Gain the skills and knowledge required to provide vital scientific evidence to health professionals like General Practitioners, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists.

Build a creative and innovative mindset with a course designed to future-proof a career in commerce.

Gain a comprehensive education in oral health and healthcare in Australia and train to meet the need for highly-skilled dentists in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Make a difference to the lives of young children. Learn how to support the development, behaviour, and well being of early learners from birth to 8 years in childcare centres and primary schools.

Promote life-long learning in young Australians with the Bachelor of Education (Primary). Develop valuable specialist skills needed for teaching in rural and remote areas and improve Indigenous education outcomes.

Learn to establish positive and engaging learning environments for secondary school students. Develop specialised skills to meet the needs of students and communities in rural and remote areas.

Prepare yourself for the challenges of today and tomorrow through an engineering course shaped by industry. An outstanding graduate employment rate and a strong focus on hands-on skills enables you to be job ready upon graduation.

Prepare yourself for the challenges of tomorrow with the dynamic combination of engineering and IT.

Experience the benefits of a joint degree and graduate with skills for the future.

Benefit from JCU’s world-class research* in environmental science and management and learn how the biological, physical, social, economic and political spheres interact and impact on our environment.

Benefit from specialist geological knowledge and study the only Bachelor of Geology degree in Australia.

JCU IT students study essential core subjects such as Gamification and Games Design, Information Security, and Data mining. You can also choose from a wide variety of optional areas of specialisation, including JCU's revolutionary Internet of Things (IoT) course.

Challenge yourself and gain exposure to contemporary issues, the latest research and new ideas across diverse areas of the practice and application of law.

Pursue your passion for the ocean and marine life at the top marine biology university in the world.*

Be at the cutting-edge of scientific progress in health and diagnostics.

Become a leader in socially-accountable medicine, graduating as a highly regarded, work-ready health professional. JCU’s Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is the only six-year undergraduate medical course offered in Northern Australia.

Provide outstanding healthcare and make a difference with the combination of two highly sought-after qualifications.

Learn how to provide expert nursing care to patients and communities. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary nursing care at an individual and community level. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Pursue your passion for a career in healthcare without compromising on lifestyle, with the flexibility of online study. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Make a difference in the lives of others through Occupational Therapy, with a focus on healthcare in rural and remote settings.

Change people’s lives. Make a difference and improve the health of people and communities. Ranked the top pharmacy degree in Queensland for learner engagement, skills development and employment outcomes* —prepare for career success with a JCU Pharmacy degree.

Make a difference in rehabilitation healthcare with the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy Council.

Learn how to design and create sustainable, future-proof cities and urban areas.

Study the human mind and develop a strong foundation of psychological theory, practice, and research skills with JCU’s Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Develop your passion for innovation and make a genuine difference to your community and the environment.

Combine two dynamic fields of study and benefit from clinical legal placements, advocacy and industry project work.

Guide and support individuals, families and communities to overcome challenges and succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Learn how to diagnose and manage a diverse range of cases with the benefit of JCU’s on-campus speech and language clinic.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body responds to physical activity.

Combine two dynamic degrees to help individuals and athletes optimise their physical performance.

Make a difference to modern industry with the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation at JCU. Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver safe and sustainable solutions to real-world problems.

Join some of the fastest-growing industries and kickstart your career in tourism, hospitality and events.

Make a difference to animal health and welfare with JCU’s emphasis on rural and tropical practice.

Gain specialist skills for an exciting and rewarding career with the Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical Retrieval at JCU. Graduate with the expertise to manage patient transportation in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in both domestic and international contexts.

Expand your knowledge and professional skills in animal sciences.

Develop contemporary management and leadership skills and learn how to successfully analyse, plan and implement decisions in the workplace.

Enhance your qualifications in the fields of career education, guidance and counselling. Learn high-level communication and counselling skills to provide effective career support and management strategies to a variety of people.