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.

Discover your pathway to practice with JCU’s Master of Professional Psychology. Hone your skills within JCU’s observation suites and hands-on training facilities. Develop professional skills across diagnostics, intervention and psychological assessment and emerge ready to begin your career.

Learn from world-renowned lecturers and engage with experts in your chosen field with an Advanced Science degree from JCU. Develop strong research and communication skills as you investigate the role of science in creating sustainable futures within the Tropics. Model solutions to case studies from an array of biophysical contexts and extend your hands-on learning by completing a research internship or practical placement.

Become a skilled communicator with a strong understanding of human behaviour and knowledge, grounded in diverse studies of people, places and politics. Immerse yourself in cultural perspectives and history and be the one who advocates for important social causes. Go beyond a single field — your advanced critical thinking and transferable skills are valuable in every workplace.

Combine the diverse, transferable skills of an arts degree with the practical knowledge of business studies to build a critical understanding of life and work in the Tropics. Develop a solid foundation of sociocultural contexts to underpin your learning in business operations and strategies, making you a well-rounded professional. Graduate with advanced communication and research skills to stand out in any field.

Become a legal professional with versatile skills across legal systems and principles, as well as strong sociocultural understandings. Gain extensive legal insights and experience through the Legal Placement elective as well as in mock trials and the 'moot' e-court. Your Arts subjects will lead you through investigations of our societies' issues, triumphs and histories so that you can apply analytical and communication skills to current events and legal scenarios.

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.

Build your career in the medical and healthcare professions through this adaptable Biomedical degree. Develop a solid foundation in human physiology, anatomy, new and emerging diseases and cell-molecular biology. Benefit from hands-on, practical learning with clear clinically-relevant experience right from your first year. Graduates go on to excel within the field of Biomedicine, or successfully continue into further professional degrees, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and the

Kickstart your career with real-world industry experience and knowledge across the business sphere. Be ready today for tomorrow by learning how to analyse current trends to predict future priorities. Pursue profit and manage loss by developing effective strategies that are fit-for-purpose and unique to a business’s needs. Become a professional who can lead an organisation, support its strategy and innovate its operations.

Explore the important and challenging work of balancing profit, policy and conservation. Develop your expertise in economic principles, sustainability practices and quantitative scientific methods. Emerge with organisational and critical analysis skills that will see you well-equipped to work within the fields of environmental policy, sustainability consulting or international business.

Give your career a far-reaching, competitive start with this double business and law degree. Pair your business insight in accounting, economics, management, marketing or tourism, with a strong understanding of legal principles to bring unparalleled expertise to future roles. You'll gain practical experience through real-world case scenarios, internships and mock trials in 'moot' e-court facilities. This course is an approved qualification to practise law in Queensland.

With an advanced understanding of human behaviour and motivation, a Bachelor of Business — Bachelor of Psychological Science will empower you with the skills to maximise your employability and stand out in your future workplace. Your critical thinking, decision-making skills and knowledge of business operations will be bolstered by an understanding of what motivates employees and how to create healthy, productive work environments.

Boost your employability with JCU Commerce. Get a head start with tailored industry experience and build your network through practical learning opportunities. In assisting individuals at tax time or navigating trade with international businesses, your studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive success in a diverse career.

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.

Build expertise in the education of early learners from birth to 8 years with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). Hone your understanding of child psychology and be equipped to facilitate learning within literacy, numeracy, technology, the humanities and more. Emerge with highly developed communication skills tailored to support, engage and encourage early learners.

Promote life-long learning in primary school students with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Benefit from 95 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

Design engaging learning activities and develop the skills to create positive learning environments for adolescents with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at JCU. Gain expertise in teaching strategies and develop specialised skills to support students from rural and remote areas with 95 days of work experience. With more than 15 teaching areas for you to choose from, you'll be equipped to deliver lessons across a variety of contexts.

Combine advanced knowledge in mathematics, physics and science with analytical problem-solving skills to develop creative ideas and solutions. Engineering careers are diverse — you could work on innovative infrastructure projects in Tokyo or assist Government initiatives to enhance sustainable technologies. Graduate career-ready after gaining hands-on skills through laboratory classes, field trips and in-depth lessons based on real-world scenarios in this Engineers Australia-accredited degree.

Crack the code to a future-proof career with a double degree in Engineering and Information Technology. Combine practical knowledge of engineering and computing with an expert understanding of each area's theoretical pillars. Develop hands-on skills through laboratory classes, 12 weeks of work experience, practical workshops and project-based assessments in this Engineering-IT degree aligned with industry standards.

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

Pursue a career in environmental conservation, research, communication and management. Learn how the biological, physical, social, economic and political spheres interact with and impact our environment. Gain practical experience through laboratory classes, field trips, work experience and research-based assessments as you investigate environmental issues and develop potential solutions.

Become an innovative problem-solver and build your career in geoscience with a Bachelor of Geology from JCU. Develop expertise in conservation, exploration and mining for base and critical minerals. Benefit from world class resources, including access to practical fieldwork in iconic locations, analytical facilities and on-site learning at JCU's Economic Geology Research Centre.

Cultivate an in-depth knowledge of software development and management, web design, internet fundamentals and database modelling. Your understanding of these core pillars of information technology will prepare you for a future-proof career in technical systems. Gain practical knowledge through internships, workshops and project-based assessments as you learn from expert academics and industry partners.

Examine principles of justice and ethical legal practice with a Bachelor of Laws from JCU. Become skilled at reviewing contracts, arguing a criminal case, negotiating litigation settlements and interpreting matters of constitutional law. Students at JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus can hone their practice at North Queensland's first moot court with e-court facilities.

Explore dynamic marine and coastal systems with Marine Science. Develop expertise in seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors and other marine technologies. Gain valuable, hands-on experience through fieldwork at JCU’s Orpheus Island Research Station and on various coral reefs along the Great Barrier Reef.

Be at the forefront of healthcare research and diagnostics with a degree accredited with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Develop extensive theoretical and medical knowledge across the fields of medical science. You will gain hands-on clinical and laboratory skills with placement opportunities and training in world-class diagnostic medical laboratories and research centres.

Set yourself apart in this unique course where you’ll develop skills in clinical pathology and patient management. With the only undergraduate medicine degree in North Queensland, your studies will equip you to confidently diagnose and manage a broad range of conditions. Become a patient centred and socially responsible health practitioner, with in-depth knowledge of rural and remote medicine. Practical experience opportunities will deepen your understanding of the personal, professional and

Deliver high quality health care with dual expertise in both nursing and midwifery in this accredited course. Become skilled in areas including mental health care, culturally safe nursing, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Benefit from hands-on experience through clinical placements at JCU's partner hospitals and health services. With a strong focus on rural and remote healthcare, you'll be equipped to work across Australia.

Become a nurse with expertise in the delivery of effective nursing care, with a particular focus on rural and remote healthcare needs. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary care at both an individual and contemporary 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.

Support individuals living with injuries or disabilities to increase their capabilities and participate fully in the actions that occupy their everyday lives. Learn within a supportive, hands-on environment and benefit from over 1,000 hours of professional work experience. Build your skills working with real clients and experienced practitioners through the JCU Health Occupational Therapy clinic on the Townsville campus.

Use a degree in Pharmacy to play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities. Build a strong foundation in human anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology and research. With 600 hours of work placement across community pharmacies and hospitals, you’ll hone your clinical practice and develop effective patient communication skills.

Pursue your passion for rehabilitation and improve your clients' quality of life with your extensive theoretical and practical knowledge about human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and exercise prescription. Experience hands-on learning with clinical placements in a variety of rural, regional and remote settings.

Design and create sustainable, future-proof cities and urban areas with a degree that’s accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Gain an understanding of what makes towns, cities, roads and public spaces functional and healthy. You’ll develop the creative ability to plan, design and lead projects that improve physical communities in metropolitan, regional and rural areas.

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

Embrace the exciting word of science. Pair your scientific study with experiences like no other — explore environments like the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest or conduct research in state-of-the-art labs. Learn how to train an AI algorithm to identify flora and fauna species or dig into the earth’s history to find prehistoric remains. Graduate career-ready with advanced practical skills and a drive for discovery.

Develop your interdisciplinary expertise to build a career that navigates the intersection of scientific research and the legal system. You will explore the contributions of science and law to fields including environmental law and bioethics. Benefit from hands-on experience in real-world scientific research in locations such as the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, along with professional placements the legal industry. Graduates of this course are eligible for admission to practise

Make a difference with a rewarding career that supports the social welfare of individuals, families, groups and communities. Benefit from the expertise of leading social workers and lecturers, learning how to build effective relationships with people from diverse cultures and communities. You’ll be empowered to assist individuals to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Develop highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge alongside experienced healthcare professionals through this accredited speech pathology degree. Apply a holistic and interdisciplinary understanding of healthcare to assess, diagnose and manage communication and swallowing difficulties and differences that will improve peoples' quality of life. You’ll benefit from extensive placement opportunities, including in rural and remote areas.

Equip yourself with the theoretical and practical expertise to support athletes to improve their physical activity and performance. Develop real-world experience and learn alongside industry professionals in state-of-the-art facilities such as the Movement Analysis Lab and the JCU Performance Science Hub.

Combine your expertise in health science and psychology to support individuals and athletes to optimise their physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Experience real-world scenarios with professional placement opportunities that develop a comprehensive understanding of the human body and mind.

Launch yourself into a rewarding and fast-paced career in tourism, hospitality and events. You’ll have access to specialist training alongside industry partners. Gain real-world experience that equips you with practical skills to create customer-informed services and develop expertise in sustainability and tropical environments.

Build the skills to support animal health and welfare, communicate solutions to complex problems, and implement and monitor treatment and management plans. Benefit from extensive practical experience at JCU’s on-campus Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital, as well as Fletcherview Station, a local working cattle station west of Townsville. With a strong focus on rural and remote contexts, you’ll be equipped to take your degree anywhere.

Develop a broad understanding of the foundations of aeromedical retrieval and gain specialist skills for an exciting and rewarding career in the aeromedical retrieval area. You will gain specific skills in pre-hospital and secondary retrieval situations in accordance with Australian and international health care standards and graduate with the expertise to manage patient transportation in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in both domestic and international contexts.

Enhance your career with skills in business administration and be equipped to pursue new professional roles or areas of industry. Develop contemporary management and leadership skills and learn how to successfully analyse, plan and implement decisions in the workplace.

Gain a global perspective and harness your understanding of international markets to inform business practice. JCU's online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Global is your first step towards becoming the leader tomorrow’s business will demand.

Make a difference in public health by building your expertise on the control and elimination of communicable diseases in times of crisis, including epidemics and pandemics, natural disasters and man-made conflicts. Develop advanced knowledge and skills in epidemiology, infection control and the interaction of environmental factors and human and animal health. This knowledge and skill set will allow you to advocate for, develop and implement tailored responses to communicable disease outbreaks,

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to analyse, manage and resolve conflicts in a range of workplace, community and interpersonal settings. You will engage with authentic conflict scenarios and learn from leading industry practitioners in this flexible course.

JCU's online Graduate Certificate of Data Science will give you immediately applicable data science skills. The JCU Graduate Certificate of Data Science is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Enhance your health qualifications and provide effective self-management education to people with or at risk of diabetes. Gain real-world experience with clinical placements that equip you for working in rural and remote communities. As a graduate of the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education you’ll be eligible to gain accreditation with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) Foundation.

Advance your professional career and extend your healthcare knowledge. You will develop your ability to provide coordinated and informed public health responses to humanitarian emergencies and disaster events both in Australia and internationally.

Advance your career with an in-depth understanding of recent developments in education and professional practice. You will enhance your leadership skills, specialist educational knowledge, and practical teaching skills in this curated course.

Help build a brighter tomorrow for those who need it most. Develop specialist skills and expertise in analysing, evaluating and generating solutions to complex social and environmental problems on both a local and global scale.

Learn how to improve clinical teaching in all health professions, including medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health. You will develop a conceptual framework for teaching, learning and research in the health context and across multiple health professions.

Take the first steps towards a career in social work through this pathway certificate. Gain in-depth knowledge of the key areas of social work practice in Australia, including ethics, methods and professional standards for working with individuals, families, groups and communities to create a just and equitable society. This non-accredited graduate certificate will equip you to meet the entry requirements of the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) and pursue becoming a professional

Develop insight into the contemporary position of Indigenous people and build your capacity to critically engage with the standards of your professional field. This Graduate Certificate prepares Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals to work effectively with Indigenous communities and to investigate Indigenous research topics by focusing on the intersection of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ideas and knowledge positions.

Develop the skills to implement effective infection prevention and control procedures within hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Enhance your career and develop specialist expertise in Information Technology. Position yourself as a leader in your field with practical and technical skills in computer programming, web design, data analysis and modelling, and e-strategic management.

Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative postgraduate degree — the only one of its kind in Australia offered under a school of medicine.

Choose to specialise in either advanced practice, education or leadership and management, or combine two and graduate with a double major. JCU’s online Graduate Certificate of Nursing will give you the boost you need to achieve your professional goals in today’s fast-paced healthcare system.

Develop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty. Be equipped with the skills identified by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as essential for managing projects and contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities. As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to emphasise skill development in strategy, risk and asset management, you will have a competitive edge as a professional who can reach

Whether you are a professional in a human-centred role such as marketing or education, or you want to deepen your knowledge of the human psyche, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you reach your goals.

Enhance your professional career in health with an advanced knowledge of public health issues in Australia and internationally. Develop practical skills to provide meaningful and informed healthcare in the Tropics with a degree aligned with the core principles of public health defined by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions in Australia (CAPHIA).

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.

Begin developing the expertise and confidence to conduct higher degree research in the field of tropical environments and societies. This graduate certificate is a pathway to enrolling in a Masters or Doctorate of Philosophy and is an opportunity for you to cultivate hands-on research skills and learn to communicate your findings to a variety of audiences.

Gain the essential research processes and skills required to complete higher degrees by research in tropical health and medicine.

Build upon your undergraduate science degree or boost your professional experience with hands-on learning in your chosen science specialisation. Learn in world-class research facilities alongside expert lecturers with opportunities for practical learning and field work.

Advance your professional skills and develop specialist knowledge in travel medicine. Gain practical and technical experience in appraising travel risks, investigating and mitigating travel-related diseases, and promoting health education to travellers.

JCU's online Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global is designed for aspiring leaders who want to thrive in a contemporary business environment and immediately apply their knowledge to drive growth and obtain an advantage.

JCU's online Graduate Diploma of Data Science can give you the skills and networks to place you at the forefront of the data science revolution. The JCU Graduate Diploma of Data Science is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Gain the skills relevant to succeed in an increasingly connected world through understanding data, analytics, smart devices and smart ecosystems. JCU's online Graduate Diploma of Data Science (IoT) will give you professional skills required in business, government and research.

Gain the specialist skills and experience to support sustainable local and global development. Make a difference to communities, developing hands-on experience in analysing, evaluating and generating innovative solutions to complex social and environmental problems.

Gain a valued qualification from a leading university in rural and remote health in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. This course is for health professionals who aspire to work in a lead role in health education and research.

Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative postgraduate degree — the only one of its kind in Australia offered under a school of medicine.

Learn from industry professionals in JCU’s cutting-edge custom laboratories. Network and form professional relationships with potential future employers.

Build on your qualifications and experience as a Registered Nurse and become a Midwife with JCU’s ANMAC-accredited Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

JCU’s Online Graduate Diploma of Nursing will equip you with the critical thinking skills and theoretical knowledge to apply advanced nursing concepts in the clinical setting. This online course will prepare you to lead nursing practice and optimise patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Pursue your passion and gain valuable research skills. This course provides fourth-year training for students who have completed an accredited three-year undergraduate psychology program.

Backed by 50 years of experience in teaching and research in psychology, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) will help you develop your skills and reach your career goals.

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.

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.

Start on your path towards a research career, as this is a pathway to enrolling in a Masters or Doctorate of Philosophy. This graduate diploma is an opportunity for you to gain the real-world skills required to plan, implement and investigate key issues within the field of tropical environments and societies.

Start on your path towards a research career and gain the real-world skills required to plan, implement and investigate key issues and developments in the field of tropical health and medicine.

JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice provides Allied Health professionals with a pathway for advancing their academic and clinical expertise in a wide range of community and clinical settings.

Gain valuable hands-on, industry relevant experience in state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Build upon your existing qualifications in science and boost your professional experience with in-depth knowledge.

Flexible study options mean you can design a social science course that's just right for you.

Broaden your medical qualifications and learn the advanced structure of the human body.

Gain a specialised education for detecting, preventing, and controlling diseases in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing, international business, or entrepreneurship. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.

Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing, international business or entrepreneurship. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.

The increasing complexity of today’s global economy presents opportunities for business leaders who know what to look for. At JCU our 100% online MBA Global gives you the edge over your competition. Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life.

Enhance your professional career with advanced management skills. Develop your abilities to successfully analyse, plan and implement business strategies with real-world learning alongside leading industry professionals. Gain expertise in managing workplace environments, including analysing and resolving conflicts.

Develop your expertise in clinical exercise physiology with extensive placement opportunities and hands-on experience. You will become skilled in providing health and lifestyle support to rural and remote communities throughout Northern Australia. Learn how to assess, formulate and deliver exercise programs that make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of communities.

Enhance your current qualifications and prove your leadership potential. Gain the knowledge and practical skills to analyse, manage and resolve conflicts in a range of workplace, community, and interpersonal settings.

The JCU Online Master of Data Science is designed to put professionals who recognise the power of data and numbers ahead of the pack. The JCU Master of Data Science is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Unlock a world of potential with the Master of Data Science at JCU and become an authority in the roaring big-data industry. Develop innovative solutions to contemporary problems in data science and mastermind database systems, programs, models, and projects.

The JCU Online Master of Data Science (Professional) is designed to help data scientists fast track their careers by proving their professional capability through a portfolio of real world experience. The JCU Master of Data Science (Professional) is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Advance your professional career and become a leader in your field. You will expand your understanding of educational leadership, contemporary educational developments and transformative education. Explore a range of coursework subjects or focus on a small-scale research project.

Enhance your career and develop strong educational management skills to complement your business, management or education background.

Diversify your skills and experience as an engineering professional with a Master of Engineering Management. Expand your qualifications as you propel your career into project and business management. You will develop the capabilities to successfully plan, execute and control complex projects. Gain real-world experience tailored to your professional interests through targeted industry placement and career preparation.

Advance your engineering career with a structured skills and development program, complemented by advanced engineering coursework. Gain real-world experience that is tailored to your professional interests with a focused research project.

Gain the expertise and specialist skills to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health.

Gain advanced knowledge of governance and the leadership of institutions and organisations. Become a business leader through practical experiential learning, including access to industry partners and the Governance Institute of Australia. You’ll develop specialist expertise in either leadership, conflict management and resolution or economics.

Make a lasting impact on the lives of others by developing the skills to support the social and emotional welfare of people and communities. Gain practical experience in advanced counselling methods and learn how to design, plan, and ethically implement professional guidance programs in a variety of contexts.

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.

Design and build innovative solutions to the problems of tomorrow. Gain hands-on experience in information technology with advanced critical analysis skills and comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies. Learn from leading industry experts who can develop your expertise in computing, business informatics, and interactive technologies and game design.

Enhance your career and develop specialist management, leadership and innovation skills to meet the demands of modern technology-driven business environments. You’ll be equipped to lead progress within the information technology and business spheres.

Gain real-world experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. You’ll develop the skills to become a management-level professional with expert knowledge of business operations, administration and handling international clients. Acquire strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills.

Gain the business management skills essential to becoming a leader in the hospitality and tourism sector. Advance your career with specialised knowledge of business operations and administration.

Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative Masters degree — the only one in Australia offered under a school of medicine.

Develop outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology and advance your skills in the areas most sought after by marine sector employers. Gain unrivalled hands-on experience in unique locations like the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. Work with emerging technologies for marine ecosystem monitoring, learn how to incorporate vital data analysis methods into your work and research, and collaborate with world-leading researchers in Coral Reef Science and Management

Make a strong contribution to the field of medical science by gaining hands-on experience in biomedical, medical laboratory and clinical measurement science. Work alongside industry professionals within JCU's cutting-edge custom laboratories and benefit from practical experience with a research project driven by your individual passion.

Choose to specialise in either advanced practice, education or leadership and management, or combine two and graduate with a double major. JCU's online Master of Nursing gives you the qualifications and skills you need to evolve your career as fast as healthcare itself is changing.

Turn your undergraduate degree into a career in accounting with the fully-accredited Master of Professional Accounting at JCU. Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a practising accountant with flexible study options.

Be equipped with a range of professional skills to work as an accountant or in a senior management position.

Enhance your skill set with advanced academic training for professional practice.

Pursue your passion and upgrade your career to become a practising Clinical Psychologist with JCU’s Master of Psychology (Clinical).

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.

Specialise in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia, surrounding nations and developing countries.

This joint degree offers leadership and management training, combined with a range of public health skills. It is designed for health professionals with a suitable undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline. With a MPH-MBA from JCU you are prepared for the future to help address the global challenges faced in improving health and wellbeing.

Be equipped to address pressing public health and development issues relevant to tropical Australia and the Asia-Pacific. This joint degree is highly attuned to the development challenges of the next decade — which will be significantly shaped by the legacies of COVID-19. Explore subjects that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and graduate with the skills and expertise to contribute to the sustainability and wellbeing of communities in the Tropics and

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.

Advance your clinical and research expertise within rural and remote communities. Cultivate strong leadership skills, with a focus on developing and evaluating health service delivery to enable high-quality patient care in low-resourced communities. Emerge with a degree that is flexible and applicable to a rural generalist in your health discipline.

Advance your professional career in science with independent research or a focused industry project. Through your studies, you will expand your knowledge and understanding of the problems facing natural environments as well as their solutions, using the complex reef and terrestrial environments of the tropics as examples. You will also expand your practical, analytical and communication skills, and gain first-hand experience through your course work classes. You can concentrate your studies by

Advance your professional career in science with independent research or a focused industry project. Through your studies, you will expand your knowledge and understanding of the problems facing natural environments, and their solutions, using the complex reef and terrestrial environments of the tropics as examples. You will also expand your practical, analytical and communication skills, and gain first-hand experience through tailored professional internships or research projects that can lead

Prepare yourself to tackle the complex contemporary issues of social policy, governance, cultural heritage, and resource management.

Make a real difference with social work and expand your career opportunities in this professionally accredited course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Gain expertise in improving the lives of others with critical skills in social work tailored to the unique and complex challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities.

Pursue your passion for Education with extensive hands-on placement experience that will develop your expertise in creating supportive learning environments for students in primary schools. Enhance your real-world classroom skills and be prepared to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools.

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school. Learn real-world classroom skills that will prepare you to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools.

JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to extend yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.

A JCU Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) provides exceptional students with the opportunity to complete a significant independent research thesis.

This is a professional doctorate by research. It offers advanced study for experienced professionals in education and related fields and caters for people in, or aspiring to, leadership roles in educational settings.

Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge.

Be on the leading edge of Indigenous research. Develop confidence in navigating Indigenous and non-Indigenous standpoints, creating new approaches to complex issues.

Integrate your professional experience into a high-level research degree.