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UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE International 2023 Study Guide NO. 1 In Australia for full-time TOP 2% University NO. 1 In the world for Marine and employment1 worldwide2 Freshwater Biology 3 jcu.edu.au
Why JCU? JCU DAINTREE TOP UNIVERSITIES IN THE 75 NO. 2 TOP 125 RAINFOREST OBSERVATORY IN AUSTRALIA FOR WORLD FOR GEOGRAPHY IN THE WORLD FOR LIFE FULL-TIME GRADUATE AND MINING AND MINERAL SCIENCES5 SALARIES7 ENGINEERING4 • Get a world-class education • Benefit from small class sizes • Join global leaders in research, marine sciences, biodiversity and tropical ecology • Utilise financial support through JCU Scholarships TOP 20 ‘WORLD CLASS OR HIGHER’ • Develop job-ready skills in state-of-the-art facilities • Make friends and enjoy on-campus accommodation options UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA FOR UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS3 ACCESS TO LEADING ACADEMICS FIVE STARS FOR LEARNER ENGAGEMENT6 IN 83% OF RESEARCH FIELDS9 • Achieve exceptional employment • Hands-on learning in spectacular, outcomes World Heritage listed reefs and rainforests ON-CAMPUS NO. 1 TOP 300 MAKE THE MOST OF OUR WARM, SUNNY CLIMATE 21,498 4,463 ACCOMMODATION FOR OVER 1,600 AND ENJOY SUN, BEACH, HANDS-ON LEARNING IN THE WORLD FOR UNIVERSITIES FIVE STARS FOR RAINFORESTS, AND THE MARINE AND FRESHWATER IN THE WORLD5 FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT6 STUDENTS EMPLOYEES AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK BIOLOGY 3 STUDENTS JCU ORPHEUS ISLAND RESEARCH STATION NO. 25 IN THE WORLD FOR NO. 1 WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES $1.9 Bn 7 HIGHLY CITED STUDENTS FROM 111 FIVE STARS FOR IN AUSTRALIA FOR IN FUTURE SOCIAL EQUITY6 ECOLOGY4 FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT1 INVESTMENT10 RESEARCHERS8 COUNTRIES TOP 100 25 12 RESEARCH CONNECTIONS TO FIELD AND LAB TIME, 124 EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIA’S FIRST WORK-INTEGRATED IN THE WORLD FOR EARTH JCU FLETCHERVIEW CULTURE IN A WELCOMING INTERNET OF THINGS LEARNING PROGRAMS AND MARINE SCIENCES, JCU SPECIALISED RESEARCH STATION CRICOS Provider Code 00117J AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY RESEARCH LAB DISTINGUISHED AND INTERNSHIPS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, RESEARCH CENTRES PROFESSORSHIPS AND HOSPITALITY AND & INSTITUTES COUNTRIES LEISURE MANAGEMENT4 1 2019-2021 (aggregated) Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey, International UG study area. 2 THE World University Rankings 2022 as a percentage of the total number of universities according to the International 6 2022 Good Universities Guide. 7 2021 International Outcomes Survey. 8 2021 Web of Science. 9 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 10 2018 JCU Impact Report. Association of Universities. 3 2017 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). 4 2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). 5 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
Your Contents world-class VC’s welcome...........................................................4 Funding your studies and scholarships...........22 Undergraduate academic entry Make North Queensland your home................6 World-class research............................................24 requirements......................................................... 38 JCU Cairns..................................................................8 JCU Study Areas.....................................................26 Postgraduate coursework courses and fees................................................................... 40 JCU Townsville.......................................................... 9 - Business, Law and Finance...............................27 Postgraduate research courses and fees........42 education JCU Brisbane...........................................................10 - Medicine and Dentistry....................................29 English entry requirements............................... 44 JCU Singapore..........................................................11 - Nursing and Midwifery.................................... 30 HOW TO APPLY Student life..............................................................14 - Society and Culture........................................... 30 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Your dream career starts with JCU..................16 - Science, Marine Science, Technology, coursework............................................................. 46 Practical Learning..................................................18 Engineering and Maths......................................32 Higher degrees by research................................47 Accommodation....................................................20 Undergraduate courses and fees......................36 begins here OSLO GR STOCKHOLM DARWIN COPENHAGEN 2.5 hours E LONDON AT PARIS VANCOUVER ROME TORONTO BA MADRID NEW YORK Cairns R SEOUL R OSAKA TOKYO LOS ANGELES Northern Townsville IE BEIJING Territory R DALLAS Queensland R DUBAI Tropic of Cancer Tropic of Capricorn A U S T R A LAUSTRALIA EE IA NEW DELHI HONG KONG HANOI GUADALAJARA F MEXICO CITY MANILA Western Australia BRISBANE LAGOS KUALA LUMPUR 2 hours BOGOTA South Equator Singapore QUITO Australia NAIROBI New South SYDNEY BALI PORT MORESBY LIMA PERTH Wales 2.5 hours 4.5 hours CANBERRA Cairns ADELAIDE Townsville RIO DE JANEIRO 3 hours Victoria Tropic of Capricorn ASUNCION SAO PAULO MELBOURNE BRISBANE 3 hours PERTH SYDNEY SANTIAGO BUENOS AIRES MELBOURNE AUCKLAND Tasmania Flight times indicate the approximate time taken to fly between cities, but may vary due to weather HOBART conditions and stop overs. Please search airline websites for more specific information. 5.5 hours The flight routes on this map are a selection of what is available and indicative only. Please search appropriate airport websites for more information. 2 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 3
Welcome to James Cook University values and celebrates the diversity of our community and is committed to ensuring our learning and working James Cook environment is safe and welcoming. JCU is proud to be part of the Respect. Now. Always. campaign – a national initiative led by Universities Australia to highlight our determination to ensure our students and staff are safe from discrimination and sexual harassment. Further information about University the campaign and free services available for students can be found at jcu.edu.au/sew Education is vital to our shared future. It is only through education that we deepen our understanding of the world, gathering the skills needed to use knowledge effectively Our commitment to Australian Aboriginal and grow as people able to contribute to society and shape and Torres Strait Islander peoples a brighter future. Education also provides a route to access James Cook University is committed to building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships that work towards closing the employment, health and more challenging and rewarding careers. Yet education is education gap for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. also so much more: It can let us dream, explore exciting Our students come from many backgrounds, promoting rich cultural and experiential diversity on campus. new concepts, have fun, and make lifelong friends. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Australian lands and waters where our staff and students live, learn and work. We honour the unique cultural and spiritual relationship to the land, waters and seas of First Australian peoples and their continuing and rich contribution to James Cook University (JCU) and Australian society. We also pay respect to ancestors and Elders past, present and future. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may contain names or images of people who have passed away. As you start your international education journey, our commitment and how they might enable your journey of discovery. We are committed to you is that JCU is about all these things. We are also about great to you having a student experience that is life-changing, whether it is in student experiences and exceptional academic and career outcomes. one of the most fascinating places in the world or online in the comfort All Australian universities will make the same promises, but with of your own home. JCU there is one big difference. While you study you can experience authentic learning in our own backyard across the Great Barrier Reef, The COVID-19 global pandemic and international travel restrictions Daintree Rainforest, and the great Australian outback. You can also have resulted in changes to teaching and learning at JCU, in order to work with regional and remote communities, explore ecosystems as keep everyone safe and adhere to Australian Government guidelines. living laboratories, or work in areas where climate change and the We have made adjustments to our course offerings to enable students in awesome power of nature are both fearsome and challenging. some courses to study online, and will continue to work closely with our That’s why JCU is Uni, but not as you know it. students to ensure they gain the best possible outcome from their time Coming Together and Respecting Difference studying with us, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to Acrylic on linen by Kassandra Savage (JCU Alumni) For over 50 years, JCU has helped create that brighter future through students and graduates who make a difference. We are committed to launch their careers. Language group: Waanyi and Walangama clan part of Gkuthaarn/Kukatj nations bringing together our natural world, the built environment, people During times of uncertainty, education increases in its importance to JCU acquired this artwork as part of our commitment to implement the Reconciliation and societies, through experiential learning. We do so with a view to you and your community and an educational experience that crosses Action Plan. The artwork represents JCU’s story in an Australian Aboriginal and Torres living the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and were Strait Islander way: international borders and engages international perspectives is ranked #5 in the world1 for our commitment to health and wellbeing. • Circles in the middle depicts JCU as a meeting place becoming more important than ever. Thank you for taking the time to We have a strong international reputation, recognised among the explore JCU. We look forward to creating a brighter future with you • Outer circles are JCU’s linkages to communities through their students who return world’s top 300 universities2, top 25 universities for ecology3, the top that makes a difference. home to share their new knowledge and understandings 100 for earth and marine sciences4, and being independently rated five stars for starting salary, learner engagement, full-time employment, • Different patterns within the hands and arms are the differences between and within and social equity5. These achievements are hard-earned and a tribute Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and multicultural Australia. There are also similarities to the commitment of academics and professional staff in supporting in the hands and arms used to illustrate us standing together for equity and equality students on their journey to becoming well-rounded graduates. • The ripple effect in the arms and hands represents our reconciliation journey; starting small, growing bigger and reaching out to touch more and more lives. The effect As you explore this guide, consider the opportunities available to you gathers momentum to develop support and understandings. The circles represent the Professor Simon Biggs importance of yarning circles, meeting circles, and communities, in order that we can Vice Chancellor and President connect with each other. This publication is intended as a general guide for prospective international students. All applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements, fees and availability of courses. 1 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. 2 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities. 3 2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. 4 2022 QS World University Rankings. Information is correct at the time of printing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice. 5 2022 Good Universities Guide. 4 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 5
Make North Queensland your home The Strand, Townsville. Enjoy hands-on learning opportunities in unique and spectacular locations – including UNESCO World Heritage listed rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef. Explore, discover, grow and make unforgettable memories. The Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is the oldest in the country and located directly behind JCU’s Cairns Campus. North Queensland offers a unique combination of a stunning Welcoming communities climate, pollution-free environment, multicultural population, and a significantly lower cost of living than Australian cities such as The international student populations in Cairns and Townsville are Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. diverse and close-knit, and the local communities are multicultural and welcoming. North Queensland is one of the world’s leading hubs for coastal and tropical science and environmental studies. If you’re interested in the International students have many opportunities to become part of future of the planet, there are few better places to study. the local community and enjoy the Australian lifestyle, and meet new friends from all around the world. Explore the great outdoors Explore reefs, rainforests, coastal, mountain and outback ecosystems and Indigenous centres. Enjoy the stunning tropical climate and take part in a range of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, mountain biking, and snorkelling and scuba diving. Or simply relax on one of our many famous beaches, where white sand and crystal-clear waters await you. International PhD. student Chris Hemingson lays a transect tape over a coral reef. Photo: Victor Huertas Martin Enjoy living in welcoming, multicultural and student-friendly communities. 6 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 7
JCU Cairns The Ideas Lab at JCU Cairns. Darwin Students in Cairns have access to modern teaching facilities and resources in a tranquil, rainforest location. CAIRNS Townsville Brisbane Cairns is the only place in Australia where A nature lover’s wonderland Climate Perth Sydney two UNESCO World Heritage Sites are The 100 million-year-old UNESCO World Wet season (November–May) located side-by-side. The gateway to the Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest is 24°–32°C/75°–90°F Adelaide Canberra Great Barrier Reef and Daintree and Wet right on the doorstep of Cairns. Take an easy Hot, rainy and humid Melbourne The Laura Quinkan Dance Festival highlights the diverse communities, Tropics Rainforest - Cairns is an inspiring walk or long hike and explore the rich and Dry season (June–October) language, song, dance and stories and showcases the strength, pride and place for students who want to make a unique biodiversity within this 894,420 17°–26°C/63°–79°F Hobart uniqueness of Aboriginal peoples. difference and spend time with like-minded hectare wonder. The Cairns Regional Council Mild and dry eco-aware people. provide residents with a great range of sports grounds, walking and cycling tracks Population The city centre sits on the waterfront, with City: 240,190 and free exercise classes. parks, restaurants, bars, sport and recreation JCU Campus: 3,309 students areas and a 4800m² lagoon along the A region buzzing with arts and culture Esplanade. Cairns is world renowned for its reef and Transport rainforest but if you scratch the surface you Bus, drive or cycle between campus and Close to the main JCU campus are a chain will also discover a region buzzing with arts home. Cairns also has an international of relaxed seaside suburbs including Trinity and culture. Take in a show at the Cairns airport. Beach and Palm Cove. Picture sandy beaches dotted with palm trees, and lifeguard Performing Arts Centre, Munro Martin Parklands or Tanks Arts Centre, explore the Places of worship patrolled swimming areas. JCU’s Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre. various bars and restaurants, check out one Cairns is a clean, green city and its residents of the ocean-side markets, or explore the are passionate about protecting and Medical rich history of the world’s oldest living advancing the understanding of the region’s JCU students can access local healthcare cultures. outstanding natural environment. Industries services including dental, medical and that drive Cairns are diverse, ranging from Campuses psychological services. The Cairns Hospital tourism and health through to agriculture JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, provides 24 hour acute care. and education. Smithfield, is located near the popular On-campus sport northern beaches and approximately a Gymnasium, basketball courts, sport fields 20-minute drive from the city centre. Study and a world-class mountain bike track. The Cairns Esplanade is a great place to enjoy a walk and grab a bite facilities can also be accessed at the JCU to eat. Photo credit: Tourism and Events Qld and Andrew Watson. Cairns, Bada-jali campus, Cairns City. 8 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 9
JCU Townsville The Science Place at JCU Townsville, a four-level, 12,000 square-meter hub for teaching and research with ultramodern laboratories and technology-enabled active learning spaces. Darwin At the heart of a tropical health and knowledge precinct, JCU Townsville offers a unique study experience. Cairns TOWNSVILLE Brisbane A thriving coastal port city, Townsville is the Outdoor adventures Places of worship Perth largest city in northern Australia and one of There’s so much to explore in Townsville. JCU’s Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre. Canberra Sydney Australia’s fastest growing regional centres. Grab a snorkel and explore the kaleidoscopic Adelaide The region has a strong and diverse economic colours of the Great Barrier Reef, jump on a Medical Melbourne ferry and visit nearby Magnetic Island or walk JCU students have access to a range of base including mining, mineral processing, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, up Castle Hill - a giant pink granite monolith on-campus services including dental, medical, Hobart Enjoy the 360-degree views of Townsville from the top of Castle Hill. standing proud in the centre of the city. psychological, physiotherapy, occupational healthcare, government and defence. therapy, speech pathology and exercise Leading hub for marine research Campus physiology clinics. Students can also access Townsville is renowned for marine research JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, nearby healthcare services including the and is home of the headquarters of major Douglas, is approximately a 20-minute drive Townsville University Hospital which is marine research and management authorities from the city centre. Study facilities can also located adjacent to the JCU campus and including The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park be accessed at the Townsville City Campus. provides 24 hour acute care. Authority and The Australian Institute of Climate On-campus sport Marine Science. Take advantage of JCU’s Summer (December–February) Gymnasium, basketball courts, tennis courts, research sites on Orpheus Island and the 24°–32°C/75°–90°F squash courts, netball courts, rugby and Daintree Rainforest as part of your studies. Hot and humid soccer fields, hockey fields and cricket pitches. Vibrant lifestyle Winter (June–August) Visit ‘The Strand’, a 2.2km beachfront 13°–26°C/56°–79°F promenade in the heart of Townsville. Along Mild and dry this palm tree lined stretch are bike and Population walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, City: 229,031 picturesque picnic spots, playgrounds, JCU Campus: 11,637 students exercise stations, and restaurants and bars with water views. Townsville offers an eclectic Transport mix of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and bars, Bus, car, cycle or walk between campus and as well as fresh food markets. home. Be part of Townsville’s dynamic marine research community. Photo credit: Harriet Spark, Grumpy Turtle Creative. The Strand offers a range of fun outdoor activities. 10 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 11
JCU Brisbane JCU Singapore Perfect weather and proximity to some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders are just some of the Prepare yourself for the global workforce in one of the reasons you will love studying in Brisbane. most dynamic cities in the world. JCU Brisbane is a modern, metropolitan campus located in the centre of Brisbane. James Cook University in Singapore was established in 2003, as JCU’s first Experience a world-class education, work opportunities and a balanced lifestyle international campus. The Singapore campus boasts cutting-edge facilities, in a welcoming and multicultural city. JCU Brisbane hosts many student clubs, collaborative learning spaces, and internationally renowned lecturers to help you associations and events where students can socialise with university staff and succeed every step of the way. You will get the same quality educational programs students from over 88 countries. and senior academic staff as JCU students in Queensland. jcu.edu.au/brisbane jcu.edu.sg Brisbane fast facts Climate Places of worship Singapore fast facts Climate Places of worship Summer (December–February) A prayer room is available on-campus for Dry season (March–August) Two prayer rooms are available on-campus • Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and the 21°–30°C/69°–85°F student use. • As an ever-evolving city, Singapore is at the 25°–32°C/77°–90°F for student use. third largest city in Australia Warm with rainy periods forefront of global health, technology and Wet season (September–February) Winter (June–August) Medical economic advancement 24°–32°C/75°–90°F. Medical • Brisbane has been officially selected to host 11–21°C/51.6°–69.8°F There are hospitals, medical clinics, The JCU Singapore Psychology Clinic is the 2032 Olympics • Be a part of this rich multicultural Dry and mild psychology clinics and more off-campus. Population located on campus. A hospital is available 15 community. • Brisbane is close to some of Australia’s best 5.45 million (city), 4,000 (campus) minutes from the campus, as well as several beaches on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Population medical clinics around the city. Coast 2.5 million (city) Transport Two MRT (train) stations are a 10-minute Sporting facilities • Brisbane is one of the most affordable cities Transport walk from campus, and there are three bus A wide range of sporting facilities are in Australia and is known for being safe and Bus, train and ferry services are available stops within a short walking distance to the available on campus, including a gymnasium, friendly. within a short walking distance of the campus. cricket pitch, multi-purpose sports courts campus. The Brisbane International Airport is (basketball, volleyball and tennis), and an Darwin open 24/7 and is Australia’s third largest indoor multi-purpose hall for badminton airport in terms of passenger traffic. games. Cairns Kuala Lumpur Townsville SINGAPORE BRISBANE Perth Sydney Adelaide Canberra Melbourne Hobart 12 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 13
Student life Student Life Meet new people, make connections and experience the very best of student life. International Student Support The JCU Student Association and JCU International Student Association provide a range of social, sporting and academic clubs and societies The JCU International Student Support team are dedicated to ensuring meaning there are plenty of ways to meet like-minded students. All JCU every international student gets the most out of their time at JCU. Market Day offers the opportunity to meet new people with common cultural, Sign up for the airport arrival service/transfer and you will be greeted by 'CROCS' students receive membership to the JCU Student Association, offering political, religious, sporting, recreation and academic interests. student mentors. A range of social events are held on a regular basis, to help international discounts, events and amenities. students develop friendships, meet staff, and become familiar with campus services. Sport and recreation The team provide a range of services, including pre-departure Access a range of on-campus sporting clubs and facilities including gyms, information, an airport arrival service, accommodation advice, and basketball courts, sporting fields and world-class mountain bike tracks. international student mentor programs. An International Student Orientation is held at the start of each semester. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, meet JCU Trips and tours staff, and hear important information about life at JCU. Looking for a bit of adventure? Take a break from study and explore beautiful North Queensland’s mountains, beaches, reefs and rainforests. The team provide support and assistance in emergencies, and all JCU Cuddle a koala, go skydiving or bungee jumping, or just find the best cafe international students can access a 24/7 after-hours student hotline. in town. There is plenty to do for all tastes and personalities. Events Volunteering Social gatherings, sporting activities, talent competitions and If you’re passionate about sustainability and the environment, our celebrations are organised for students on campus, and are also hosted award-winning TropEco program could be perfect for you. Collaborate by community organisations. with like-minded people and volunteer in a range of TropEco activities, from running campaigns to maintaining on-site community gardens. On-campus convenience Volunteer opportunities abound, and are a great way to make friends and spend time with like-minded people. You could volunteer at Cairns and Townsville campuses both offer a range of food outlets for Orpheus Island Research Station near Townsville, or at the Fitzroy Island your coffee, snacking and lunch needs. Turtle Rehabilitation Centre near Cairns. Clubs and societies The Learning Centre Meet new people with common cultural, political, religious, sporting, The Learning Centre supports students with a range of resources. Our recreation and academic interests. Learning Advisors help build academic skills and provide study tips, numeracy and basic statistics development, help with academic reading and writing, or run programs to further develop your English language skills with workshops or online programs. The International Student Barometer Survey measures decision-making, expectations, perceptions and intentions from application through to graduation. JCU results The JCU 2021 JCU International Gala and Awards Night celebrated and recognised the achievements and contributions of JCU’s international students. A number of awards were announced at the event. Pictured above from left to right are the award recipients: Christopher Eric MacDonald - winner of the Spirit of Australia Award, Thibault Enrik Thime Eddie - winner of the Community Engagement Award, Lucas Leo Lutzenkirchen - winner of the Undergraduate International Student of the Year Award, Deborah Anne Burn - winner of the Inspirational Leader Award, and Nnamdi Chidiebere Mgbemena - winner of the Postgraduate International Student of the Year Award. Support services 90.8% satisfaction rate Arrival services 91.6% satisfaction rate 14 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 15
Your dream career starts with JCU JCU graduates have the perfect balance of technical skills and creative outside-the-box thinking. We emphasise practical, immersive learning – making JCU graduates highly employable. Professional experience is key T ake part in field trips, clinical placements, practicums and internships, and network with leading industry professionals via student placements and projects. You will transition into the workforce with the practical NO. 1 skills and knowledge you need to succeed. in Australia for Full-time Employment Rates International Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021 Careers and employability services We offer services including career planning, events and workshops, assistance with finding work while studying, job application tips and support, and much more. NO. 2 in Australia for Full-time Graduate Salaries Go global Moving to Australia to commence your studies at JCU is an adventure International Graduate Outcomes Suvery 2021 in itself, but why stop there? Interstate and international study, work placement and volunteering opportunities give you the global perspective you need to take your degree to the next level. Volunteering 5 STARS 5 STARS for Full-time Build your skills, experience and your resume via a range of extracurricular volunteering opportunities. Make a valuable difference for Employability Employment and to the community, have fun, gain work experience and network with Starting Salary friends and professionals. From protecting the environment to assisting 2021 QS Stars Rankings 2022 Good Universities Guide at events, there is a volunteering opportunity to suit everyone. JCU Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery student Dinuka Ariyarathna from Sri Lanka completed a placement at the Innisfail Hospital in Far North Queensland, providing essential services to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dinuka Ariyarathna SRI LANKA BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY 16 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 17
Practical Learning The JCU Orpheus Island Research Station. Take advantage of our unique tropical location and take part in field trips to put your learning into practice. Field trips Daintree Rainforest Observatory Get hands-on learning at JCU's Aquaculture facility. Many JCU subjects include field trips to various locations including The Daintree Rainforest is one of the oldest rainforests in the world. our very own research stations on Orpheus Island in the Great Barrier It has the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem in Australia and is a Reef and in the Daintree Rainforest. Some of our most popular trips magical landscape with unique biota, including numerous living fossils. include Wooroonooran National Park, Wambiana Station in Western Completely off-grid, the JCU Daintree Rainforest Observatory is the Queensland, JCU’s Orpheus Island Research Station, Three-mile Creek, only field station in Australia operating a rainforest canopy crane and Magnetic Island and Reef HQ. is one of only five long-term ecological monitoring sites in Australia. Facilities include a lecture theatre, indoor and outdoor laboratories and accommodation. Orpheus Island Research Station JCU’s Orpheus Island Research Station is located 125km north of Townsville. Many subjects include field trips to the Island, which Wambiana Station facilities include accommodation for up to 57 guests, wet and dry labs, Wambiana is a fully operational outback cattle station. The Station temperature control room laboratories, and a range of boating, SCUBA contains a range of habitats including woodlands, dense thickets, a river, diving and snorkelling equipment. a lagoon, and areas grazed at different densities. It’s a great place to spot lots of Australian wildlife, including varied macropods (kangaroos, wallaroos, wallabies and bettongs), possums, marsupial carnivores, many species of birds and a diverse array of reptiles. Enjoy nature up close and personal on our tropical campuses. Researchers in 'the crane' at the JCU Daintree Rainforest Observatory. 18 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 19
Accommodation JCU Townsville’s newest accommodation features a range of spaces to study, relax and socialise. Located next to JCU’s Technology Innovation Complex, this new student accommodation is home to more than 400 students. Designed to provide contemporary and affordable student Each private bedroom has a lock and a range of features to ensure you accommodation in a secure, safe, and environmentally sustainable space, the facility features study bedrooms in group-share accommodation, can rest and study. high-quality communal facilities, and a centralised, self-catered ‘master-chef’ style kitchen and dining space. Find the right accommodation for you to call home at JCU. Living on-campus Find the right option for you Living off-campus Living on-campus is a great way to make new friends and immerse JCU provides on-campus accommodation at JCU Townsville and JCU Off-campus housing can include sharing a house with other students, yourself into JCU and Australian culture. By living somewhere Cairns. JCU Townsville has five different accommodation options that off-campus student accommodation or renting an entire property. comfortable and conveniently close to where you study, you can house over 1,200 students, and JCU Cairns has a complex for 300 Before committing to a property or room off campus, always check: improve your overall student experience. Our on-campus options range students. Whether you need accommodation for a semester or for your from long corridor-style, fully-catered residences to smaller self-catered full degree, there are plenty of options available. − hat you are getting is part of your lease. For example, images of W facilities. With so many options available across our different campuses, the property with furniture may have been put there for marketing − ll rooms at our on-campus residences are single board, with a A you can find the perfect place to suit your needs. purposes only single bed, study desk, chair, fan, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi − ates and length of time you are committing to. You will be signing D − E ach residence has a different style of living, culture and Support and security atmosphere. There are options for fully catered meals, which can be a legal document, which you may not be able to break if you change your mind Living on-campus is so much more than just a room. It is a safe, secure adapted to dietary requirements, or self-catered housing. and fun way to study. All residences include academic, wellbeing and − T he property is located close to the university campus, bus stops social support. and amenities. Homestay − E ach bedroom has a lock that only you and our staff can access. With homestay accommodation, you are matched with a local family Only residents have after-hours access to any buildings from the area to live with. All homestay hosts have been: Further information and virtual tours of − S ecurity cameras throughout the buildings. JCU security are on- each residence − Screened by the JCU’s homestay provider, and campus and patrol the grounds 24/7 and can escort you back to jcu.edu.au/accommodation your residence if you are studying late at night − Undergo training to provide a high level of service and comfort to the student. − Our on-campus team are here to support you. There are options for full catered meals, or self-catered housing. 20 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 21
Funding your studies and scholarships When preparing your budget, make sure you do your research and factor Scholarships in all your possible expenses. To help guide you, we've detailed what study costs you may incur as well as costs to think about before you arrive that Living costs We are proud to offer a range of scholarships to international students. are related to your studies. Knowing the average living costs in Australia is an important JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship part of your financial preparation. Tuition Fees The below provides a guide to the approximate cost of living, Provides up to a maximum of AUD$40,000 per year for the minimum and is provided by the Australian Government website course duration. International tuition fees for all levels of study are detailed from page 36. studyaustralia.gov.au/english/live/living-costs. All costs in are Australian dollars, are approximate and are subject to change. JCU International Excellence Scholarship Incidental and Administration Fees Accommodation Provides a 25% tuition fee reduction for eligible high-achieving students Some courses have Incidental and Administration Fees for compulsory from Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Papua New • Hostels and Guesthouses - $90 to $150 per week purchases not covered by your tuition fees such as uniforms, safety • Shared Rental - $95 to $215 per week Guinea and the USA. “JCU offered a great scholarship that helped me to balance my studies, equipment and participation in course-related field trips. JCU International Merit Stipend • On-campus - $110 to $280 per week Student Services and Amenities Fee • Homestay - $235 to $325 per week Provides monthly payments of AUD$800 to assist with expenses work and wellbeing. With my studies from JCU, I can come back to my throughout the duration of study at JCU, for eligible high-achieving The Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for JCU students • Rental - $185 to $440 per week students from Africa. and is used to provide a range of student support services and facilities. Other living expenses Research Scholarships country and register my career.” • Groceries and eating out - $140 to $280 per week Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) JCU offers highly competitive scholarships to students commencing Ana Belen Munoz Arteta • Gas, electricity - $10 to $20 per week research degrees at Masters or Doctoral level.. OSHC is insurance to assist international students in meeting the costs ECUADOR of medical and hospital care that they may need while in Australia. As an • Phone and Internet - $15 to $30 per week MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (PROFESSIONAL international student, it is a condition of your student visa that you have • Public transport - $30 to $60 per week QUALIFYING) OSHC for the entire duration of your stay in Australia. • Car (after purchase) - $150 to $260 per week You can browse all scholarships available to JCU INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP international students on the JCU scholarships RECIPIENT Financial Aid • Entertainment - $80 to $150 per week website, which provides further details on all JCU processes financial aid for students from a variety of countries. JCU is scholarships including eligibility criteria and also registered as a provider to certify and administer US Federal Aid for new application information. and continuing US students located at our Cairns and Townsville campuses. 22 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 23
World-class research JCU’s own canopy crane in the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. JCU’s proximity to the Great Barrier Reef means students have easy access to a diversity of marine and coastal ecosystems. Study at a university known for its world-leading research, knowledge infrastructure, partnerships and research findings. JCU is committed to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics • Geology Unrivalled access to environmental sites JCU research sites world-wide through discoveries that make a difference. • Human Geography JCU campuses and research hubs are on the doorstep of some of the Study and research in JCU’s innovative research facilities But don’t just take our word for it. Excellence in Research for Australia • Human Movement and Sports Science world’s most spectacular environments, including: across Northern Queensland. (ERA) rated 83% of JCU’s research fields as world-class or above. • Immunology • The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park JCU Cairns Institute JCU received the highest possible rating, well above world standard, in • Inorganic Chemistry • The rainforests of the Wet Tropics jcu.edu.au/cairnsinstitute the research areas of ecological applications, ecology, environmental • Law science and management, fisheries sciences, geology, medical • The savannahs of Cape York Peninsula JCU Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine • Linguistics microbiology, organic chemistry and plant biology. Every field of • The deserts of the arid outback. aithm.jcu.edu.au research in medical and health sciences was rated world-class or above. • Materials Engineering These living laboratories provide JCU staff and students with unlimited JCU Daintree Rainforest Observatory • Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics JCU received a rating of world-class or above in the following research areas: opportunities. Governments and global businesses consider JCU’s jcu.edu.au/dro • Medical Microbiology research as central to the future of the tropics. • Anthropology JCU Orpheus Island Research Station • Microbiology • Applied Mathematics JCU has strong links with rural, remote and Indigenous communities jcu.edu.au/oirs • Neurosciences in the Asia Pacific region. Many local, national and international • Archaeology JCU Marine and Aquaculture Research Facility • Nursing research organisations and industry groups collaborate with JCU. These • Biochemistry and Cell Biology jcu.edu.au/marf • Oncology and Carcinogenesis linkages help ensure our courses are research-rich and reflect the • Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology latest innovations. Many of our staff and students are co-located with ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies • Organic Chemistry • Classical Physics researchers from partner institutions. • Physical Chemistry and Environmental Geoscience https://www.coralcoe.org.au/ • Clinical Sciences • Plant Biology Australian Institute of Marine Science - AIMS@JCU • Criminology • Public Health and Health Services aims.jcu.edu.au • Ecological Applications • Sociology JCU eResearch Centre • Ecology • Specialist Studies in Education eresearch.jcu.edu.au • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Technology JCU Advanced Analytical Centre • Environmental Science and Management • Tourism jcu.edu.au/aac • Evolutionary Biology • Veterinary Sciences JCU Fletcherview Research Centre • Fisheries Science • Zoology. jcu.edu.au/fletcherview • Geochemistry 24 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 25
TOP 100 in the world for Hospitality Business, Law and Finance JCU study areas and Tourism Management 2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) JCU Business, Law and Finance is a leader in practical, professional skills and knowledge. A strong focus on professional development and multidisciplinary education enables JCU graduates to excel. JCU students explore, discover and Bachelor of Business grow through research and teaching Students can tailor this degree to suit their interests and career goals that makes a difference to people and through a flexible combination of core subjects and a range of majors and societies, the natural world and built minors. Work integrated learning opportunities are embedded from year one and environment. Follow your passion and prepare students for a final year work placement to develop practical skills ALLIED HEALTH AND find a course that fits you. PHARMACY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE and make industry connections. Majors available: • Business Intelligence and Information Systems • Hospitality and Tourism Management • Human Resources Management • International Business • Management • Marketing for the Digital Age • Sports and Events Management. Can also be studied via a joint degree: • Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws BUSINESS, LAW AND MARINE SCIENCE MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY • Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychological Science FINANCE • Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science. MBA [2-year] “I looked at JCU and I was This flexible course can be tailored to suit a range of professional interests and career goals across fields including economics, marketing, really impressed by the way JCU international business or entrepreneurship. Students learn from leading industry experts and develop industry experience to prepare for global represents itself in the global market. career options via a research project or a professional internship. Another thing that attracted me to Majors available: JCU was the location.” • Conflict Management and Resolution PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE • Entrepreneurship Noah Enrique Thomas AND THE ENVIRONMENT TROPICAL MEDICINE ENGINEERING AND MATHS • Finance (external only) INDONESIA • Project Management. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management Become a leader in the hospitality and tourism sector with this specialist JCU postgraduate course. Advance your career and become a management-level professional with expert knowledge of business operations and administration. The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management can be combined as a joint degree with the Master of Business Administration. SPORT AND EXERCISE VETERINARY AND ANIMAL TEACHING AND EDUCATION TOURISM SCIENCE SCIENCE 26 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 27
Medicine and Dentistry Be equipped with the skills to make an impact. JCU Medicine and Dentistry students gain valuable skills and experience through extensive clinical practice and graduate with the confidence to take on any challenge after undertaking placements in diverse communities. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Dental Surgery The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is the first step to a career JCU’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery provides students with the knowledge as a medical practitioner. and skills for a rewarding career. Our teaching combines integrated instruction in biomedical and social Our broad-based program includes all aspects of dental practice, with a sciences, professional practice, and clinical medicine, in a tropical context. focus on tropical, rural and Indigenous practice. Students gain the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat human Students develop practical work skills in JCU’s world-class dental teaching injuries and disease and benefit from modern facilities, extensive clinical complex, with a state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratory, and training and a superior learning location. benefit from over 2,000 hours of clinical practice in a range of settings from rural and remote communities to city areas. JCU’s Townsville campus medical precinct is adjacent to the Townsville University Hospital, which is the largest teaching hospital in regional The course is fully accredited with the Australian Dental Council – the Australia. Other clinical locations include Cairns Hospital, Mackay Base national accreditation and standards body. Dentistry graduates are eligible Hospital, the Mater hospitals in Townsville and Mackay, and numerous for professional registration within Australia, New Zealand and Canada. smaller teaching centres in rural and remote communities. NO. 1 in Australia for Full-Time Employment, Median Salary 2022 Good Universities Guide, UG Dentistry “One of the reasons I picked JCU is the amazing amount of clinical hours that you just don’t find in the US or Canada. In total, JCU prepares you with 2,200 hours of clinical hands-on experience treating patients so you feel very “JCU provides an exceptional work ready the minute you graduate” educational experience, with plenty of placement opportunities and Tanner Pachal CANADA interactions with all walks of life.” BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY Srikaveri Sriram BOTSWANA BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY 28 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 29
Nursing and Society and Culture Midwifery JCU is a leader in regional, rural and JCU Humanities, Creative Arts and tropical healthcare sciences with an Social Sciences programs empower emphasis on authentic learning and critical and creative thinking. Graduates compassionate care. have strong analytical skills and a solution-based approach. Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-registration] Master of Social Work (Professional The JCU Bachelor or Nursing Science [Pre-registration] prepares students Qualifying) for careers in multiple settings from large metropolitan hospitals to rural Our Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) program is recognised and isolated practice clinics. by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Students learn how to assess clients, communicate with people from diverse Subjects cover the unique and complex challenges of social work, cultural backgrounds, plan and implement nursing interventions, and including global issues and international perspectives. manage and evaluate nursing care in this professionally-accredited degree. Students gain practical professional experience and acquire valuable Extensive supervised professional practice and clinical experience in real hands-on experience working with individuals, families, groups and world settings starts from year one. communities through on-campus classes and residential workshops. Benefit from JCU’s reputation as the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research, and the World Health Organisation’s Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Capacity Building. Graduates will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. “We don’t only study what’s written in the book. They invite guest lecturers from the profession, from the field itself, so it gives us knowledge of what is going on currently in the market. The entire course curriculum is outstanding “It is refreshing to find the curiosity and interest in every student on campus. and that’s the reason I’m here.” We are all here because we want to learn and not because we must. And that willingness to learn reflects in everyone’s engagement and openness.” Chandandeep Patel INDIA Carmen Bittner GERMANY MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING) BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (PRE-REGISTRATION) NO. 2 TOP 20 in Australia for in Australia for Median Salary Social Sciences 2021 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2022 Good Universities Guide, UG Nursing Graduate Outcomes Survey, PG study area 30 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 31
Science, Marine Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths With access to a unique tropical learning environment and the Great Barrier Reef right on our doorstep, JCU students are ready to lead in a fast-paced world. Bachelor of Science Master of Science 1.5 years (full-time) “James Cook University has a very good support system, so there is always The JCU Bachelor of Science is a flexible program, allowing students to tailor their studies to suit their interests and career plans. The degree This flexible course includes a range of diverse majors and electives to allow students to extend and specialise core knowledge components. someone to ask for help if you need it, whether it’s with academic writing or if covers the fundamentals of science in year one. Students then select one Students learn from research and industry experts through practical you just want to talk to somebody. Café International on Tuesday mornings is a great way to meet other international students studying at JCU.” or two majors to continue to build knowledge and skills in their chosen experiences in varied environments. discipline areas. Majors available: Students undertake research in unrivalled locations including the World- Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, and learn in state- • Aquaculture Science and Technology Vesla Hauan Nilsen of-the-art research and teaching facilities such as JCU’s Science Place. NORWAY • Environmental Earth Science Students can choose one or two majors. • Environmental Management BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Majors available: • Fisheries Science and Management • Geology • Aquaculture Science and Technology • Global Change Biology • Chemistry • Marine Biology • Data Science • Tropical Biology and Conservation. • Earth Science • Marine Biology Master of Science (Professional) 2 years (full- • Mathematics time) • Molecular and Cell Biology The Master of Science (Professional) includes the same majors as the • Physics Master of Science, but also includes advanced coursework subjects and • Zoology and Ecology. either an independent research project or an industry-based project. The A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree is available to high-achieving research project is a pathway towards a PhD by research program. students. Majors available: • Aquaculture Science and Technology Bachelor of Marine Science • Environmental Earth Science Pursue your passion for the ocean and marine life while studying in JCU’s • Environmental Management advanced research aquariums and laboratories. • Fisheries Science and Management Undertake research at the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station, or at coral • Geology reefs, islands and seagrass and mangrove environments. Build capabilities in the use of seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic • Global Change Biology sensors, and use a range of technologies to gather data above and below • Marine Biology the waves. • Tropical Biology and Conservation. High achieving students can continue their studies through the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree. “There are so many opportunities to get hands-on experience in the field. If you are interested in volunteering and going on field trips, you just need to look, you NO. 1 TOP 100 NO. 25 will find them!” Sanna Perrson in the world for Marine in the world for Earth in the world SWEDEN and Freshwater Biology and Marine Sciences for Ecology BACHELOR OF MARINE SCIENCE 2017 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2022 QS World University Rankings 2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 32 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 33
NO. 2 TOP 75 in the world for in the world for Mining and “After I graduated college, I heard things Biodiversity Conservation Mineral Engineering from people about JCU in the environmental world and how they loved the program as 2017 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) well as the researchers. I researched the university and fell in love with the marine Master of Marine Biology biology program and the opportunities to be Where better to study Marine Biology than at the university ranked on the Great Barrier Reef.” number one in the world for Marine and Freshwater Biology? Students gain unrivalled practical experience in unique locations including Katrina Dutton the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef, and work with emerging technologies for marine ecosystem monitoring. USA Professional experience can be further developed via an internship option MASTER OF SCIENCE (PROFESSIONAL) with leading organisations in North Queensland, further afield in Australia, or internationally. An optional research project is also available. Master of Engineering (Professional) This robust postgraduate program develops advanced skills and knowledge highly-valued within the engineering sector. Students study general and advanced engineering and develop professional skills in risk engineering, asset management, safety in design, business leadership and data analytics. Master of Information Technology JCU Master of Information Technology graduates are highly skilled and well equipped to solve technology challenges of the future. The degree includes foundation and core subjects to foster advanced critical analysis skills and develop comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies. Students benefit from the opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying new skills to practical problems and learn from industry experts. Graduates are eligible to become an Associate Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). “In the villages where I grew up, when “The Master of Marine Biology the sun sets, people are left in the dark. will provide graduates with the Shops and markets have no choice but to skills most sought after by marine shut down until the next day. I wanted to sector employers. Students develop help villages like mine to tap into readily specialist knowledge in different available solar energy to light up the night.” fields of marine science, and gain Want more JCU hands-on experience of professional Douglas Muthamia KENYA international student practice with either a focus on knowledge discovery or work MASTER OF ENGINEERING (PROFESSIONAL) stories? integrated learning.” www.instagram.com/jamescookuniversity Associate Professor Mia Hoogenboom LECTURER www.youtube.com/jamescookuniversity MARINE BIOLOGY DISCIPLINE, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 34 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 35
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