James Cook University (JCU)

JCU's College of Science and Engineering provides a wide variety of opportunities to learn advanced technologies in Engineering. They aim at building advanced and resilient engineering structures and technologies. JCU has a good staff size that comprises of well-educated researchers who have practical experiences in their field of study.

The main areas of research that JCU focuses on include:

Battery Technology

Biofuels

Hydraulics and thermal engineering

Brain-Inspired Computing

Embedded systems engineering

Internet of Things engineering 

Water resources engineering.

The undergraduate courses offered by JCU’s College of Science and Engineering are:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science

The following graduate courses are offered by the department:

The Masters Research course offered by the school is Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies) which is a two-year full-time course with the flexibility of part-time. However, the maximum time limit to complete the course is 4.5 years. The course can be pursued on the campus at Townville and Cairns. This course offers students more opportunities for research and aims at enabling them to pursue a Ph.D. in the future. This is a postgraduate research degree designed for graduates from engineering and other fields of study.

The students will take up research projects in engineering areas like:

Biotechnology

Civil engineering

Chemical engineering

Electrical

Electronics engineering

The Internet of Things and technology

Mechanical and materials engineering

Two EFTSL is required to complete the course. The annual tuition fee is estimated to be AUD$40,280. 

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies) is a Ph.D. program offered by JCU. It is a 4-year full-time program offered at Townsville and Cairns campus. It involves a thesis that should be original and is supervised closely. It aims at contributing original solutions through research. The students require 4 EFTSL to complete the course successfully.

The maximum time limit offered to complete the course is 8.5 years. The research works are supervised by the Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC). The annual tuition fee for the course is estimated to be AUD$40,280 with additional student’s services and amenities fee.

1. Environmental Science and Management involves the study of the environment and the problems and challenges associated with it. A degree in Environment science prepares students to understand and address the problems associated with environmental areas such as climate change, land use, natural resource conservation, and management and natural disaster management.

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Advanced Science, Major Earth Science + Honours

Bachelor of Arts, major Geography + Honours

Bachelor of Education (Secondary), major Geography

Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science

Bachelor of Environmental Practice, majors Corporate Environmental Management, Urban Environments, and Landscape Design, Land and Water Management

Bachelor of Science general, major Earth Science

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Planning

Postgraduate Master Degrees:

Master of Education, majoring in Sustainability

Master of Economics, majoring in Environmental Management

Master of Global Development

Master of Science, majoring in Environmental Management

Master of Science (Professional), majoring in Environmental Management

Master of Planning and Urban Design

Master of Philosophy - Architecture and Building - Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies - Natural and Physical Sciences

Under the field of Environmental Science and Management, JCU offers Doctor of Philosophy in Natural and Physical Sciences as a doctoral program.

2. Geoscience involves the study of the biological world and its interconnection with the physical world. It also helps to identify problems and challenges to effectively understand and forecast the future. 

Undergraduate Courses:

Bachelor of Geology

Bachelor of Science in Geology

 Masters’ Course:

Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)

 PhD Course:

Geoscience is Doctor of Philosophy in Natural and Physical Sciences.

3. Information technology offers IT skills required by all the industries. They have endless career opportunities.

Undergraduate Courses:

Bachelor of Technology and Innovation

Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology

Masters and PhD Courses:

Master of Information Technology

Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration

Master of Philosophy (Information Technology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)

4. Marine Biology and Aquaculture at JCU has well-equipped laboratories and state-of-the-art learning environment. The study involves understanding, protecting and managing the marine resources. 

Undergraduate Courses Offered:

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science

Master’s Degree Includes:

Master of Science

Master of Science (Professional)

Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies) 

Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)

Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)

 Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)

5. Physical Sciences at JCU focuses on the primary principles of mathematics, chemistry, and physics. It is interdisciplinary courses aim at different career prospects involving all areas of science. 

Undergraduate Courses Offered:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science

Postgraduate and PhD Courses: 

Masters of Data Science

Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)

Doctor of Philosophy in Natural and Physical Sciences

6. Zoology and ecology at JCU help students to observe and understand the biodiversity of nature. It focuses on diverse fields such as zoology, ecology, behaviour and evolutionary biology.

Undergraduate Courses:

Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Ecology)

Bachelor of Environmental Practice (Biodiversity Assessment and Management)

Postgraduate and PhD Courses:

Master of Science (Tropical Biology and Conservation)

Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)

Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)  

Business at JCU offers experience-based study and coursework. The experiences include internships and projects at local businesses.

Undergraduate Courses:

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business

Master's Courses:

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (Leadership)

Master of Business Administration Global

Master of Conflict Management and Resolution

Master of Education – Master of Business Administration

Master of Global Development

Master of Governance and Leadership

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Professional Accounting - Master of Business Administration

Master of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)

Doctor of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)

1. Arts and social sciences empower students with critical and creative thinking. The students are provided with opportunities to mingle with a multicultural environment and have a hands-on study. There are undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses available in this area of study.  

2. Biomedical Sciences is a leader in the study about the human body. The field of study involves the microbiome and the health of a living organism. Undergraduate, graduate and PhD courses are available in this field of study. 

3. Dentistry The university is again a leader in health equality. Dentistry at JCU provides well-equipped laboratories and experiences in different rural and urban cities. The graduates are very competent and individual practitioners. Students can opt for undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this field. 

4. Education at JCU provides the necessary teaching skills to students and enables them to work both in Australia and overseas. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

5. JCU Health Studies stands as a leader in improving the lives and health of the people. It provides graduates with the necessary foundational knowledge and also equips them with practical skills.  The university offers undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

6. JCU Law is a pioneer legal education that enables graduates for independent legal practice. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses available in this area of study. 

7. JCU Medicine provides rewarding careers for graduates. It involves skills to improve health care and mainly focuses on remote and rural communities. Students are offered UG, graduate and diploma courses in this field of study. 

8. Nursing and Midwifery at JCU provides foundational skills and practical skills to be independent health professionals.  There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

9. Occupational Therapy at JCU teaches graduates therapeutic practices that can be applied to people to overcome physical barriers. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

10. Pharmacy at JCU provides courses that impart clinical skills to graduates. The courses are accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

11. Physiotherapy at JCU provides courses that focus on Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

12. Planning at JCU provides degree courses that are independently accredited. The study involves urban living and design. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

13. JCU Psychology offers various degrees that impart the required skills and professional practice to register as a practising psychologist. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

14. JCU Public Health and Tropical Medicine involve studying techniques to improve the health of tropical and rural communities. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

15. Social Work at JCU offers opportunities to gain experience in working with people and communities across Australia. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

16. Speech Pathology at JCU involves various degrees that train graduates to help people overcome their speech-related problems and swallowing difficulties. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

17. JCU Sport and Exercise Science impart education about the human body and its movements. It involves training students to support people who suffer from health complexities. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

18. Tourism, Hospitality, and Events at JCU provides students with skills in tourism and event management. The small class sizes allow students to learn more from their well-experienced faculties. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study. 

19. JCU Veterinary Science involves animal science and hands-on veterinary practices. The practical experiences and the lab facilities make JCU a different experience. There are undergraduate, graduate and diploma courses in this area of study.