Institution Snapshot - James Cook University

Snapshot of James Cook University (JCU) in 2023

• JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland and is dedicated to research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine
• JCU is also a leading university in the tropics and ranked in the top 300 universities in the world - Times Higher Education World Rankings 
• JCU has a number of campuses with the main campuses being in Townsville  and Cairns, and there is an international campus in Singapore
• Some of the most highly sought after courses offered at JCU include:
  • Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery        
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy        
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science        
  • Bachelor of Marine Science 
• JCU has six colleges and one centre
  • College of Arts, Society and Education
  • College of Business, Law and Governance
  • College of Healthcare Sciences 
  • College of Medicine and Dentistry
  • College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • Indigenous Education and Research Centre
• JCU offers a broad range of student exchange programs - JCU Global Experience 

Fast Facts for Health or Veterinary Science Applicants

JCU has a few programs where a combination of a written application and academic results is required for selection including dental surgery, medicine, and veterinary science.  Students applying for one or more of these courses should take note of the recommendations made at the above link.