Medicine - Surgery James Cook University

Overview

Key facts

• Embrace hands-on learning through JCU’s innovative on-campus facilities from the beginning of your course at both the Cairns and Townsville campuses. The Anatomy and Pathology facilities feature humidity-controlled anatomy laboratories and North Queensland’s largest and only anatomical cadaver, prosection, pathology and skeletal teaching collection.

• Practice assessment and diagnostic techniques by working through simulated medical scenarios with volunteer patients. Learn how you can help Close the Gap by developing expertise and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Across your six-year degree, you’ll complete over 4,000 hours of clinical training. Share our passion for promoting rural health in the Tropics by completing a placement in a remote community. You may also choose to develop a global perspective by seizing the opportunity to gain practical experience overseas.

Career Opportunities 

• Graduates of the Medicine - Surgery program from James Cook University are exceptionally-skilled doctors who are employed in a range of medical settings.
• Graduates pursue careers in private practice, public health, the defence force, academia, and education.
• Depending on your specialisation and further study, you could find employment in a range of specialities including, but not limited to General Practitioner, anaesthetist, dermatologist, obstetrician, oncologist, paediatrician, psychiatrist, radiologist, surgeon, academic, or medical educator.
• You will be equipped with the skills to work in a range of diverse settings from regional, rural, remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and beyond.
• Graduates of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery are eligible to register to work a one-year internship in Australia or New Zealand. Completion of your internship can lead you to further training in a chosen specialisation.