2027 course changes
Information for school staff
Several JCU courses are set to undergo changes to delivery or availability from 2027 as we continue to introduce a refreshed academic calendar that enhances flexibility for our students. The information below provides a summary of expected changes, designed to assist school staff in supporting Year 12 students preparing applications to study at JCU in 2027.
Note: although every effort has been made to ensure this information is up-to-date, further changes may be made before the commencement of Trimester 1, 2027. Please refer to the JCU course pages for the most up to date information.
Course delivery changes
| Undergraduate course | Changes to 2027 delivery | 2027 start dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Advanced Science | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Arts | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: January, May, September Townsville: January, May, September Cairns: January, May, September |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences - Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine | New course for 2027 | Townsville: February |
| Bachelor of Business | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September Brisbane: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February |
| Bachelor of Commerce | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September Brisbane: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | No change. Semester mode. | Cairns: February |
| Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) | No Change. Delivered in block mode. | Online: February, March, July, September |
| Bachelor of Education (Primary) | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: January, March, July, September, November Townsville: February, May Cairns: February, May |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary) | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, May Cairns: February,May |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Maritime Engineering) | New major from 2025 -Requires a direct application in QTAC | Cairns: February |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Information Technology | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Science | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September Brisbane: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Human Services | New course starting in 2027 | Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Laws | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Marine Science | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | No change. Semester mode. | Townsville: February Cairns: February |
| Bachelor of Midwifery | New course starting in 2027 | Townsville: February, May Cairns: February, May |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science - Pre-Registration | From 2026, now offered in Emerald. Trimester Mode. | Townsville: February, May Emerald: February, May |
| No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September | |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February Cairns: February Mackay: February |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February |
| Bachelor of Science | New major offered in 2027. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| Bachelor of Social Work | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September Townsville: February, May, September Cairns: February, May, September |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February |
| Bachelor of Exercise Science - Bachelor of Exercise Physiology | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February |
| Diploma of Engineering [Pathway] | No change. Trimester mode. | Townsville: February, September Cairns: February, September |
| JCU Prep | No change. Trimester mode. | Online: February, May, September |
Course availability changes
| Undergraduate course | Availability change | Options for students |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences | Suspended from 2026 | Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences - Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine. |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences - Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine | New course starting in 2027 | Available in Townsville. |
| Bachelor of Midwifery | New Course starting in 2027 | Available in Townsville & Cairns |
| Bachelor of Human Services | New course starting in 2027 | Available in Townsville & Cairns |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Maritime Engineering) | New major available for 2027 | Apply direct for this major via QTAC. Available in Cairns |
Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) | New major available for 2027 | Students must meet the required subject prerequisites to enrol in this major. Available in Townsville. |
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