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Science

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Explore a broad science degree with strong practical and field-based learning. Study in unique tropical environments such as the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, and build research capability in modern laboratories. You can tailor your studies across diverse science areas while developing analytical, technical and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiences. This is an undergraduate Bachelor degree in Sciences. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across environmental and earth sciences, marine and biological sciences, ecology, zoology, geoscience and related laboratory or field-based work. The degree builds practical experience and research skills suited to science-based employers, government and industry, as well as pathways into further study. Career directions may include research support, environmental monitoring, conservation, data-focused science and laboratory roles. This is a Bachelor qualification in Sciences.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as laboratory technician, technical assistant, calibration officer, food laboratory tehnical officer, pathology laboratory technician, research support staff, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Aquaculture Science and Technology, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth Science, Internet of Things, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physics, Zoology and Ecology

Campus

  • Cairns
  • Townsville

Living Costs in Townsville**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,146 - 1,515
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,074 - 1,421
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 5 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***


*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

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A$42,477 per year

tick icon Local:

A$8,960 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

3 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

July, January, May, September

campus icon Campuses

Townsville
Cairns
Singapore

tick icon Course Code

115810

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconISMS - MACC SCHOLARSHIP

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

tick iconAIMS@JCU SCHOLARSHIPS

A$33,092

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