year 10 career guide

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ContentsJames Cook University

Thinking about uni? 4

Study at JCU 5

FAQs 6

Study areasArts, Social Sciences & Psychology 8

Business 9

Creative Arts 10

Education 12

Engineering 13

Information Technology 14

Law 15

Medicine, Health & Veterinary Sciences 16

Multimedia Journalism & Languages 18

Science 19

Joint degrees 21

Visit us – on-campus experiences 22

Contact us 22

Year 10Career Guide20

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There are so many great courses to choose from at JCU

“I received a lot of one-on-one contact with instructors and got to know my fellow students really well. It is important to me to feel as if I belong, and think these aspects of JCU life enriched my learning experience.”

Yael Relf Studying Bachelor of Planning

Thinking about uni?Check out the great benefits of gaining a university degree

Thinking aheadMost people know a university degree will increase employment options and financial security. The journey to getting a degree is important, as studying at university leads down a path to new ideas, skills, contacts and experience. It’s a way to learn, to explore your potential and to develop yourself into the person you want to become.

At this stage of your education, good planning is about choosing subjects that will open up the greatest number of career options when you finish school. This guide shows you the many study areas and degrees available at James Cook University (JCU). And it lists the school subjects (or prerequisite subjects*) required for entry into each course.

Staff members at the JCU Student Centre are available to answer questions. 1800 246 446 or email <[email protected]>

Valuable skills A degree gives competitive edge in the job market. Completing a degree at JCU ensures you are prepared and ready for work as soon as you graduate. Gaining a degree is proof of self-motivation, capability and commitment, attributes that are very attractive to prospective employers.

The Good Universities Guide 2014 gave JCU a 5-star rating (the highest rating) for the overall success of graduates in getting a job.

Higher starting salaries Tertiary education is crucial. Recent surveys of young Australians found that a university degree had a strong impact on earnings and occupations.

University graduates earn salaries that are 25 per cent higher than the average Australian salary. The mean starting salary for bachelor-degree graduates under 25 years of age in full-time employment is $49,000†.

International experience Travel as part of your degree, gaining valuable life and cultural experience in the process. Potential employers value foreign work experience. JCU qualifications are recognised internationally, opening up greater opportunities for graduates to travel and work worldwide.

Students can choose to include an international exchange semester over the course of their degree, spending six to 12 months at a partner university or in at the JCU campus in Singapore.

JCU has arrangements with more than 50 partner universities from 20 different countries, including Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, and the USA.

Find out more: www.jcu.edu.au/studentexchange

Make new friends University offers an opportunity to meet people of different ages, backgrounds and interests. Given the broad range of courses offered, the interests of the people who study differs a great deal. Study with international students from many different countries, Australian students from the bush and the city, and students who have had life experiences that vary greatly from your own.

The university experience expands your horizons of understanding, giving you an education that goes far beyond the classroom.

* Prerequisite subjects are Queensland Year 11 and 12 subjects completed with an exit assessment of Sound Achievement or better over four semesters. Applicants also need to achieve the overall performance (OP) or selection rank for their chosen degree.

† Graduate Careers Australia, 2014

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Study at JCUJCU is ranked amongst the top 4 per cent of universities in the world*

Choice and flexibility JCU offers a wide choice of study areas. Study Law, Engineering, Accounting, Medicine, Dentistry, Business and Tourism. Or choose a study area that reflects the University’s tropical location and has the future of the tropical world as its focus: Tropical Medicine, Aquaculture, Tropical Biology and Ecology, Marine Science and Sustainability. JCU offers all of these areas and more.

Real world experience JCU places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the workforce, training you to be ready for employment as soon as you graduate. Many courses include field trips, practical sessions and work placements, giving you the chance to develop your skills and gain meaningful work experience.

Friendly environmentJCU has three campuses – in Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. All three campuses offer a friendly environment for students with many support services, social activities, sports and clubs, as well as excellent academic facilities.

The Cairns campus has more than 4,000 students and is located adjacent to rainforests of the Wet Tropics World Heritage. This campus is home to a well equipped, modern Dentistry school, as well as facilities for studying Marine and other sciences, the Environment and Sustainability, Nursing Science and a full range of other courses.

Two Singapore campuses provide students with access to facilities and services to support learning in Psychology, Business, Marketing, Information Technology, Tourism and Guidance and Counselling. Singaporean students have the

opportunity to study in Australia and Australian students are able to study in Singapore.

The Townsville campus is the University’s largest campus, with more than 13,000 students. Campus life includes 1,500 students who reside on campus, with great student amenities and sporting facilities. In Townsville, Marine Science, Creative Arts and the Health Sciences (including Veterinary Science) are flagship study areas.

Students living in remote and rural locations can study a range of programs delivered at JCU study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay and Thursday Island. Russo Higher Education operates a Brisbane campus, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to international students on behalf of JCU.

*JCU is ranked in the top four per cent of universities, worldwide. Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of Work Universities 2012


FAQsIs uni different to school?Yes, uni is very different.

As a Uni student you are expected to behave as an independent adult. You will be responsible for making decisions about attending lectures and classes. You decide what, when, where and how you study and complete assignments.

Life at uni can be a bit of a shock at first. No one checks in with you to make sure you are attending classes or studying, nor will anyone push you, or tell your parents if you don’t attend classes or hand in assignments.

This doesn’t mean you are on your own. JCU offers support and help to all students. It is up to you to take the first step and ask for assistance if you need it.

There are other differences too.

University campuses are huge when compared with schools, and initially a map comes in handy to help you find your way around. JCU offers a mobile app to guide you to just about anywhere you want to go: lecture rooms, sporting facilities, coffee shops, clubs, bookshops and libraries. And you will be with many students from all around the world.

What should I do right now?• Think about the study areas that interest

you. The subjects you get good marks for at school are an indication of where your interests lie

• Explore the study areas in this guide and consider the degrees that interest you.

• Make an appointment with your school guidance officer.

• Talk to family, friends and professionals you know about their careers and how they reached their goals.

For more information ask for a copy of the JCU Undergraduate Courses guide from your school guidance officer, call the University for a copy, or visit the website: jcu.edu.au/courses

What subjects should I choose?It is important to select the right subjects now to be accepted into the course that will lead to your chosen career. Keep this in mind when choosing subjects for Years 11 and 12.

If you change your mind during your final years and do not have the necessary subjects at the end of Year 12 for entry into the course of your choice, there are alternative pathways for acceptance to university.

You can:

• Enrol in another degree that can act as a stepping-stone. If you do well, you might be able to transfer to your first choice after one year.

• Enrol in a diploma course or Tertiary Access Course, to gain the skills and academic prerequisites for entry to many degrees.

• Enrol in JCU bridging subjects (Maths and Chemistry) if you do not have these prerequisites for your chosen degree.

• Study at a vocational college or TAFE to help you gain entry and (in some cases) credit towards your degree.

Find out more: www.jcu.edu.au/apply/pathways

What if I am not sure what career I’d like to pursue?It is a good idea to keep an open mind while you are at high school about what you want to study at university. And don’t worry if you are not sure just yet.

If you are not positive about what specific career to pursue, JCU offers general undergraduate degrees. The Bachelor degrees in Arts, Science or Social Science are flexible meaning that you can choose from a wide range of subjects to fulfill the requirements. Studying for a degree ensures you acquire skills in communication, research, analysis and problem solving, essential for success in the workforce.

Once you have graduated, you can do further study to gain specialist qualifications suitable for specific careers. For example, you can become a teacher in your chosen field of interest with a Graduate Diploma of Education.

What if I am the first in my family to go to university?University can be an intimidating place, especially if you haven’t a family member with experience to turn to for advice. JCU provides a range of academic and social services to help students transition to university from school, or from work into Uni life.

When you are considering attending university check out the services on offer.

Find out more: www.jcu.edu.au/student/support

Make friends from all over the world. At uni, you are treated as an independent adult.


I want to attend uni and I am an Indigenous Australian.The number of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders attending JCU is growing every year. Uni is a great pathway to a career that can change a student’s life and the lives of those in their communities.

Individual scholarships and networks are available through the University to ensure that Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders students thrive and are supported.

Find out more: www.jcu.edu.au/austindigenousinfo

How much will Uni study cost?Fees can at first seem to be a barrier to studying a university degree, however there are ways to make these fees manageable, regardless of your financial situation.

Most students applying for Uni are eligible for Commonwealth Assistance and have the choice to defer paying fees until after they graduate and are earning a wage. As an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder you can choose to defer the university fee payments by applying for a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. It is an interest-free loan that you pay back on a contribution scheme after your income reaches a minimum threshold set by the Government ($51,309 for the 2013/14 year).

Although, there will be additional living costs that require some planning, a university education will be one of the best financial investments of your life.

What financial help is available?The Australian Government provides financial assistance to Australian citizens through a variety of schemes. Eligibility may depend on your income, where you live and whether you study full time or part time.

Some Commonwealth Assistance Schemes include:

• Youth allowance – provides financial help for young people (18-24 years of age) who are studying full time.

• ABSTUDY – provides a living allowance and other benefits to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, studying full or part time. Abstudy can help with education, accommodation and living costs, as well as travel fares and prescription medicines. Contact Centrelink for further information, 13 23 17.

• Centrelink Scholarships – automatically made available when receiving other assistance. They include the ‘Student Start-up Scholarship*’ that helps with upfront costs of textbooks and specialised equipment, and the ‘Relocation Scholarship’ that helps students living away from their family while studying.

• Rent Assistance, Remote Area Allowance and Fares Allowance may also be available.

Centrelink website: www.humanservices.gov.au

* The Australian Government has announced this Scholarship will be replaced by an income contingent loan. Until legislation is passed, the current scholarship applies.

JCU scholarshipsJCU offers a large range of scholarships, grants, and bursaries – some up to $5,000 a year.

This type of assistance is provided to promote academic excellence and enable students to access higher education regardless of background or financial circumstances. There are a limited number of scholarships in specific areas, and these scholarships are available through an application process.

Find out more: www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

Where can I live when I am studying?JCU’s Cairns and Townsville campuses offer a variety of accommodation options.

In Cairns, student accommodation is adjacent to the campus and in Townsville, there are on-campus colleges. There is also share house accommodation in both cities.

Find out more: www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Can I study overseas?Many JCU courses offer the opportunity to study part of the course at our Singapore campus or at one of our many international partner universities.

Find out more: www.jcu.edu.au/studentexchange


ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES & SOCIAL WORK

Bachelor degreeWith majors

Prerequisite subjects Years (full time)

campus oP/ rank

arts 2

Anthropology English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Archaeology English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Asian Century(available as a secondary major only, to be completed with a primary major)

English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Criminology English 3 Townsville 19/60

English English 3 Cairns, Townsville,External

19/60

Environmental Studies English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Geography English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

History English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Human Services English 3 Cairns, Townsville,Flexible

19/60

Indigenous Australian Studies English 3 Cairns, Townsville,External

19/60

Political Science English 3 Cairns, Townsville,External

19/60

Psychology English 3 Cairns, Singapore, Townsville

19/60

Sociology English 3 Cairns, Townsville,External

19/60

social science

Asia-Pacific Governance & Development


Environment & Heritage English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Social & Criminal Justice English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Tropical Health & Society English 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

social Work English 4 Cairns, Townsville, Flexible

15/67

Flexible = Flexible delivery, including online learning with some compulsory residential periods on Townsville campus.

2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees enable you to study

two degrees in reduced time.

Please note: Honours programs are available for most JCU bachelor degrees. The minimum duration for an Honours degree is four years of full-time study. Honours degrees are for high-achieving students to extend their knowledge and skills in their area of study.

Possible careers include:• Administrator• Advocacy officer• Aged-care services officer• Anthropologist• Archaeologist• Community health professional• Community engagement officer• Community welfare officer• Cultural heritage manager• Correctional services advisor• Disability officer• Disaster relief coordinator• Editor• Education and welfare services officer• Environmental consultant• Environmental education officer• Environment and heritage officer• Foreign aid worker• Health policy development officer• Health promotion officer• Heritage officer• Historian• Indigenous liaison officer• International aid officer• Interpretive officer• Juvenile justice officer• Lobbyists• Management consultant• Market researcher• Museum project officer• National parks officer• Native title consultant• Police liaison officer• Policy and planning officer• Psychologist/counsellor• Psychology researcher• Public health educator• Public policy developer• Parole officer• Publisher• Planning officer• Private consultant• Public relations officer• Rehabilitation officer• Researcher• Social advocate• Trans-border security officer• Social worker• Work in specialist areas including aged care, public

housing, drug addiction, child abuse, domestic violence, youth or mental health, policies and anti-discrimination.

• Youth worker.

“My interest in people and culture led me to enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at

JCU with majors in Archaeology and Anthropology. I chose JCU because of

its unique position and proximity to the Asia-Pacific region.”

Samantha AirdStudying Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)(Archaeology)




campus oP/ rank

BUsiness 2

Accounting English (Maths B desirable) 3 Cairns, Singapore, Townsville, External

19/60

Banking & Finance English (Maths B desirable) 3 Singapore, External 19/60

Business Intelligence & Information Systems

English (Maths B desirable) 3 Singapore, External 19/60

Business Law (available as a secondary major only, to be completed with a primary major)

as per primary major 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

Communication Design(available as a secondary major only, to be completed with a primary major)

as per primary major 3 Townsville 19/60

Economics English (Maths B desirable) 3 Townsville, External

19/60

Financial Management English (Maths B desirable) 3 Townsville, External

19/60

Health Management English (Maths B desirable) 3 Townsville 19/60Hospitality & Tourism Management English (Maths B desirable) 3 External 19/60Human Resources Management English (Maths B desirable) 3 Cairns, Townsville,

External19/60

International Business English (Maths B desirable) 3 Singapore, External 19/60Management English (Maths B desirable) 3 Cairns, Singapore,

Townsville, External

19/60

Marketing English (Maths B desirable) 3 Cairns, Singapore, Townsville, External

19/60

Sports & Events Management English (Maths B desirable) 3 Singapore, Townsville, External

19/60

BUsiness & environmental science

English, Maths B, Chemistry 3 Singapore, Townsville

17/63

2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees

enable you to study two degrees in reduced time.Please note: Honours programs are available for most JCU bachelor degrees. The minimum duration for an Honours degree is four years of full-time study. Honours degrees are for high-achieving students to extend their knowledge and skills in their area of study.

Possible careers include:• Accountant• Administrator• Advertising executive• Auditor• Banker• Business consultant • Chief executive officer• Compliance officer• Conference, meetings and convention manager• Consultant• Corporate analyst• Development officer• E-business manager• Economist• Entrepreneur• Environmental manager• Events manager• Festival co-ordinator• Financial advisor• Financial analyst• Financial planner• Foreign affairs and trade officer• Fund manager• Health information service manager• Hospitality venue manager• Human resources manager• Industrial relations officer• International operations officer• International trade advisor• Investment analyst• Marketing consultant• Market researcher• Merchant banker• Multimedia designer• Natural resource officer• Policy advisor• Public relations officer• Recruitment consultant• Regional economic planner• Remuneration consultant• Securities analyst• Sports administrator/marketer• Tourism research officer• Treasury trader• University lecturer (with further study).

BUSINESS

“JCU offers my course externally, which is best for me as I work on a ship

that operates out of Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Whenever I’m in

Townsville, I am welcome to attend on-campus classes and receive support

from lecturers and coordinators.” Blake OwensStudying Bachelor of Business (Accounting) External

DIPLOMAS (Short courses)

diPloma Prerequisite subjects Years (full time)

campus oP/ rank

Diploma of Higher Education (Business) English (Maths B desirable) 1 Cairns, Townsville 19/60


CREATIVE ARTS



campus oP/ rank

creative indUstries

Media Design English 3 Cairns 18/61

Photomedia English 3 Cairns 18/61

Visual Arts English 3 Cairns 18/61

neW media arts

Creativity & Innovation English 3 Townsville 18/61

Media Design English 3 Townsville 18/61

Music, Sound & Moving Image English 3 Townsville 18/61

Photomedia English 3 Townsville 18/61


Possible careers include:• Advertising officer• Arts administration officer• Art director• Arts education officer• Arts gallery officer/retailer• Commercial film and television producer• Community arts officer• Cultural tourism officer• Digital advertising producer• Digital illustrator• E-publisher• Events coordinator• Events manager• Exhibition and event manager• Film maker• Graphic designer• Media industry specialist• News and commercial photographer• Online information manager• Photojournalist• Production assistant• Sales and marketing officer• Sound designer• Web designer• Workshop facilitator• Visual artist practitioner.

“Eventually Graphic Design became my major and it was exciting to get real life experience through placements with local companies. Some of my art was on public display around Townsville and I was lucky enough to study in Canada, through the JCU Student Exchange program.”Coreen WesselsStudying Bachelor of New Media Arts (Media Design)


Image by JCU graduate, Chanel Baran

Artwork by JCU graduate, Josh Dykgraaf

Artwork by JCU graduate, Naomi Fenn


“Initially, I enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws, but after completing the first year, I decided it wasn’t

for me. I changed to a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) because I wanted to promote higher

education in rural and remote Australia.“Neerim Callope

Studying Bachelor of Education

Possible careers include:• Early childhood teacher• Physical education teacher• Primary school teacher• Secondary school teacher• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education

worker• Childcare worker/administrator• Community development officer• Disability support worker• Fitness consultant• Fitness trainer• Government educator• Guidance officer• Gym manager• Recreation officer• Special education teacher• Sports coach• Sports program developer• TAFE teacher • Team manager• Workshop presenter.

EDUCATION

Bachelor degreeWith teaching areas

Prerequisites Years (full time)

campus oP/ rank

edUcation (earlY childhood edUcation)

English; one of Maths A, B or C; an Authority Science subject

4 Cairns,Townsville,Flexible

16/64

edUcation (PrimarY) 2 English; one of Maths A, B or C; an Authority Science subject

4 Cairns, Townsville

16/64

edUcation (PrimarY) (health & PhYsical edUcation)

English; one of Maths A, B or C; an Authority Science subject

4 Cairns*, Townsville

16/64

edUcation (PrimarY)(rateP) English; one of Maths A, B or C; an Authority Science subject

4 Flexible (at certain locations in Queensland)

16/64

edUcation (PrimarY) – Thursday Island

English; one of Maths A, B or C; an Authority Science subject (available to Indigenous residents of the Torres Strait)

4 Thursday Island 16/64

edUcation (secondarY) 2†

Mathematics English; Maths B 4 Townsville 16/64

Biology English; Maths B; Chemistry 4 Cairns, Townsville

16/64

Chemistry, Physics English; Maths B; Chemistry 4 Townsville 16/64

English, Geography, History English; one of Maths A, B or C 4 Cairns, Townsville

16/64

Accounting, Business, Economics, Information & Communications Technologies (ICT), Languages, Legal Studies, Music

English; one of Maths A, B or C 4 Townsville 16/64

edUcation (secondarY) (health & PhYsical edUcation)

English; one of Maths A, B or C 4 Cairns*, Townsville

16/64

edUcation (secondarY) (vocational edUcation & training)

English; one of Maths A, B or C; a trade certificate with 4 years of industry experience


prior study/74

* Level 1 (first year) only. † Students must select two teaching areas and require the prerequisite subjects for both. Also note campus availability (eg. to complete the course on the Cairns campus, students must choose two teaching areas from Biology, English, Geography and History).

Flexible = Flexible delivery including online learning with some compulsory residential periods on campus.

RATEP = community-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teacher education program. This program is available in certain communities throughout Queensland www.ratep.eq.edu.au2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees enable you to

study two degrees in reduced time.



“Although my major is chemical engineering, a very interesting part of the structure

of my degree is the cross-discipline subjects. Mechanical and civil

engineering major students share my classes.”

Tayla HickeyStudying Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)

ENGINEERING



campus oP/ rank

engineering 2

Chemical English; Maths B 4 Cairns*, Townsville

12/74

Civil English; Maths B 4 Cairns*, Townsville

12/74

Computer Systems English; Maths B 4 Cairns*, Townsville

12/74

Electrical & Electronic English; Maths B 4 Cairns*, Townsville

12/74

Mechanical English; Maths B 4 Cairns*, Townsville

12/74

* First year only2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees enable you to study



Possible careers include:• Aircraft maintenance engineer

• Chemical engineer – with expertise for careers in minerals processing, sugar refining, pharmaceutical product manufacturing, safety management, and environmental assessment

• Civil engineer – trained to work in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, railways, dams, port facilities, water supply, and wastewater treatment systems

• Computer programmer

• Computer systems engineer – skilled for hi-tech industries for servicing, manufacturing and/or development of embedded microprocessor systems, medical and aviation instrumentation, computer products and digital systems, digital telecommunications (telephony and broadcast systems), and entertainment (sound and graphics quality in cinemas and computer games), and electronic instrumentation

• Development consultant

• Disaster relief advisor

• Electrical and electronic engineer – employed by industries that generate, distribute, or consume large amounts of electrical power, as well as industries that design, manufacture or service telecommunications systems, networks and consumables, medical and aviation instrumentation, computer products, and signal processing systems

• Environmental assessor

• Mechanical engineer – skilled for work in the automotive industry, in manufacturing, building services, the aeronautical industry, defence technology, chemical processing, power generation, food processing, and public utilities

• Metallurgist

• Mineral processor

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing/ researcher

• Product consultant.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY



campus oP/ rank

information technologY 2 English (Maths B recommended)


17/63

2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees enable you to



Possible careers include:• Application developer• Animator• Digital product strategist• Enterprise architect• Graphic designer• Interface design and creation• Interactive content creation• IT researcher• Level and mission designer• Mobile platform technologies designer/

developer• Network designer• Project manager• Simulation design/developer• Software and game developer• Storyboarder• Systems administrator • Systems analyst• User interface programmer• Video games tester/reviewer• Web designer/programmer.

“Highlights of studying my degree at JCU include meeting

like-minded individuals with different interests, completing

internships with interesting companies and institutes like

AIMS, and learning from engaging lecturers that I can get to know

on personal level. Steven Vandervalk

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)


“Studying Law at JCU provided me with invaluable experiences, including work

in a local law firm in the beginning of my second year. By mid-year, I was a

permanent employee.”

Roxanne HartStudying Bachelor of Laws



campus oP/ rank

arts 2

Criminology

English 3 Townsville 19/60

BUsiness 2

Business Law

(Business Law is a secondary major only and must be completed with a primary major. See Business and Information Technology, page 9)

English (Maths B desirable) 3 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

laWs 2 English 4 Cairns, Townsville 15/67

social scienceSocial & Criminal Justice





Possible careers include:• Barrister

• Business consultant

• Community educator

• Correctional services officer

• Criminologist

• Human resource officer

• Insurance officer

• Juvenile justice officer

• Lawyer

• Legal practitioner

• Parole officer

• Police liaison officer

• Policy officer

• Researcher

• Solicitor

• University lecturer (with further study).

LAW


“I chose to study at JCU because of the flexibility and variety of course subjects. JCU offers pathways to both Nursing and

Midwifery qualifications and also provides opportunities to specialise in

more focussed areas.”

Danielle EdwardsStudying Bachelor of Nursing Science

MEDICINE, HEALTH & VETERINARY SCIENCES

Bachelor degree Prerequisite subjects Years (full time)

campus oP/ rank

Biomedical sciences English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 15/67

dental sUrgerY † English; Maths B; Chemistry (Biology recommended); + separate application to JCU *

5 Cairns SER

exercise PhYsiologY (clinical) †

English (Maths B, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education or Health Education recommended)

4 Cairns (to Year 3), Townsville

16/64

medical laBoratorY science † English; Maths B; Chemistry 4 Townsville 15/67

medicine, sUrgerY English; Maths B; Chemistry (Physics recommended); + separate application to JCU *

6 Townsville SER

nUrsing science (Pre-registration) Mental HealthEvidence-Based PracticeRural & Remote Health

English (Maths B, Biology or Chemistry recommended)

3 Cairns, Mackay,Mount Isa,Thursday Island,Townsville

19/60

Flexible 15/67

nUrsing science-midWiferY English (Maths B, Biology or Chemistry recommended)

4 Townsville 12/74

occUPational theraPY † English; plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education

4 Townsville 14/69

occUPational theraPY flexiBle

English; plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education

4 Administered from Townsville

14/69

PharmacY † English; Maths B; Chemistry 4 Townsville 12/74

PhYsiotheraPY † English; Maths B; plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education; + separate application to JCU *

4 Townsville SER

PsYchologY English 4 Cairns, Singapore, Townsville

14/69

sPeech PathologY † English; plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education

4 Townsville 13/71

Possible careers include:• Aged care worker

• Aid worker

• Community health doctor

• Dentist

• Disease control specialist

• Doctor

• Exercise physiologist

• Forensic scientist

• General practitioner

• Home care worker

• Hospital laboratory scientist

• Laboratory technician

• Medical insurance case manager

• Medical laboratory scientist

• Midwife

• Nurse (working in intensive care, emergency, neurology, orthopedics, radiology, paediatrics, and more)

• Nurse educator

• Occupational health nurse

• Occupational therapist

• Occupational workplace health and safety officer

• Pathology service scientist

• Pharmaceutical researcher

• Pharmacist

• Physiotherapist

• Public and private hospital nurse

• Rehabilitation officer

• Research officer

• Speech pathologist/therapist.

With further study, specialisations include:

• Anaesthetist

• Medical research

• Obstetrician/gynaecologist

• Paediatrician

• Pathologist.


MEDICINE, HEALTH & VETERINARY SCIENCES continued


campus oP/ rank

sPort & exercise science† 2 English (one of Maths B, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education recommended)

3 Cairns, Townsville 18/61

veterinarY science English; Maths B; Chemistry; (Biology highly recommended); + separate application to JCU *

5 Townsville SER

† Indigenous Health Careers Program (IHCP), available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants www.jcu.edu.au/ihu* additional application (separate to QTAC) is due to JCU by 30 September 2013Flexible = Flexible delivery, including online learning with some compulsory residential periods on Townsville campus. SER = Special Entry Requirements, contact the Student Centre 1800 246 446.




Possible careers include:

• Animal disease control specialist

• Animal production specialist

• Health and fitness manager

• Health promotion officer

• Livestock inspector

• Sport and exercise scientist

• Sporting manager/administrator

• Sport development officer

• Sports trainer

• Toxicologist

• University lecturer (with further study)

• Veterinarian.

“My passion is centred on cattle production in northern Australia and JCU offered a course focussed on rural veterinary practice. The highlight of my studies so far has been the practical components that form such a large part of this course.”

Regan LynchStudying Bachelor of Veterinary Science


“The techniques and strategies I learned for digital content creation were ahead of their time, which gave me an edge when looking for a job. I also had access to equipment and facilities that were industry standard.” Carmen SmithBachelor of Multimedia Journalism, Graduated 2013

Social Media and Web, Marketing and Engagement, James Cook University



campus oP/ rank

arts 2

French English 3 Cairns, Townsville

19/60

German English 3 Townsville 19/60

Italian English 3 Cairns 19/60

Japanese English 3 Cairns, Townsville

19/60

Media & Writing English 3 Townsville 19/60

langUages

French Foundation English 4 Cairns, Townsville

18/61

French Advanced English; French to Year 12 4 Cairns, Townsville

18/61

German Foundation English 4 Townsville, Flexible

18/61

Italian Foundation English 4 Cairns 18/61

Japanese Foundation English 4 Cairns, Townsville

18/61

Japanese Advanced English; Japanese to Year 12 4 Cairns, Townsville

18/61

mUltimedia JoUrnalism English 3 Townsville 17/63

2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees enable you to



Possible careers include:• Columnist

• Communications officer

• Copywriter

• Editor

• Feature writer

• Fiction or non-fiction writer

• Food critic

• Interpreter

• Journalist

• Literary agent

• Media advisor

• Media liaison officer

• Media presenter

• News reporter

• Proof-reader

• Publicity officer

• Public relations officer

• Sub-editor

• Television producer

• Translator

• Writer.

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM & LANGUAGES

Uni study isn’t all about the class room. Many of our courses will have you out into the field getting your hands dirty!


“I enrolled in a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Biology because it was regarded as one of the best marine courses in Australia. I also wanted to learn about tropical ecosystems near and within the Great Barrier Reef.”

Madeline GreenStudying Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)



campus oP/rank

BiotechnologY English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 17/63

BUsiness & environmental science

English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 17/63

geologY English (Maths B and Chemistry recommended)

3 Cairns*, Townsville

17/63

marine science English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 10/79

Planning English 4 Cairns, Townsville 17/63

science general Program English 3 Cairns, Townsville 17/63

science With standard maJor 2

Aquaculture Science & Technology English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 16/64

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 16/64

Chemistry English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns*, Townsville

16/64

Ecology & Conservation English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 16/64

Environmental & Marine Geosciences English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns, Townsville 16/64

Environmental Management English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns, Townsville 16/64

Geography English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns, Townsville 16/64

Geology English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns*, Townsville

16/64

Marine Biology English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 16/64

Mathematics English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns*, Townsville

16/64

Physics English; Maths B; Chemistry; Physics (or Maths C in lieu of Physics)

3 Townsville 16/64

Zoology English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 16/64

Zoology & Ecology English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns 16/64

Science continues over page.

SCIENCE Possible careers include:• Actuarial officer

• Aquaculturalist

• Astronomy technician

• Biologist technician

• Biotechnician

• Commercial fish farm technician

• Conservation biologist/technician

• Conservation policy advocate

• Consultant

• Customs officer

• Data analyst

• Disaster planning officer

• Ecology technician

• Environmental conservation officer

• Environmental geoscience technician

• Environmental officer

• Environmental resource technician

• Fisheries biology technician

• Food research technician

• Forensic science technician

• Geologist in mining and natural resource

• Geomorphologist

• Health-industry worker

• Hydrologist

• Interpretive officer

• Marine biology research technician

• Marine geoscience technician

• Marine management consultant

• Meteorologist technician

• Museum curator’s assistant

• Natural resource advisor

• Oceanograpy technician

• Pathology technician

• Pharmaceutical technician

• Physics technician

• Policy officer

• Population planning consultant

• Statistician

• Town planner

• Zoology research technician/officer

• Zoo keeper.

* first year only 2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees enable you to study two degrees in reduced time.


SCIENCE continued



campus oP/rank

science With advanced maJor

Aquaculture Science & Technology Advanced


Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Advanced


Chemistry Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns*, Townsville

6/89

Ecology & Conservation Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 6/89

Environmental & Marine Geoscience Advanced

English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns,Townsville

6/89

Environmental Management Advanced

English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns,Townsville

6/89

Geography Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns,Townsville

6/89

Geology Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns*, Townsville

6/89

Marine Biology Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 6/89

Mathematics Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns*, Townsville

6/89

Physics Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry; Physics (or Maths C in lieu of Physics)

3 Townsville 6/89

Zoology Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Townsville 6/89

Zoology & Ecology Advanced English; Maths B; Chemistry 3 Cairns 6/89

sUstainaBilitYBusiness

Science

Social Science

English 3 Cairns 17/63

* first year only 2 There are opportunities to combine these degrees with others. See the ‘Joint degree’ tables on page 21. Joint degrees enable you to study two degrees in reduced time.


Possible careers include:

• Actuarial manager• Aquaculturalist researcher• Biologist• Commercial fish farm manager• Community development manager• Conservation biologist• Conservation policy developer• Consultant• CSIRO research scientist• Cultural and natural heritage manager• Data systems analyst• Disaster planning manager• Ecologist• Environmental conservation researcher• Environmental consultant• Environmental resource manager• Fisheries biologist• Fisheries manager• Food research manager• Forensic scientist• Geology researcher• Geologist in mining and natural resource• Geomorphologist• Geoscience researcher• Health-industry researcher• Hydrologist• Marine biologist• Marine geoscientist• Marine management consultant• Mathamatician• Meteorologist• Museum curator• Natural resource manager• Oceanographer• Pharmaceutical researcher• Physicist• Policy developer• Population planning consultant• Rehabilitation researcher• Researcher• Soil scientist• Statistician• University lecturer (with further study)• Zoologist.

“I moved to JCU from south-eastern NSW to study the Bachelor of Sustainability.

I was attracted to the diversity of disciplines offered by the course, as well

as the University’s world-class reputation and environmental setting.”

Marenn SagarStudying Bachelor of Sustainability


“With IT as part of my degree, I had a wider choice of electives, breaking up the difficult study

of Engineering subjects with some fun IT electives. And taking the extra year to

finish a joint degree provided me with greater employment opportunities.”

Robert PykeBachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)-Bachelor of

Information Technology, Graduated 2013

Software Development Engineer, Amazon, USA

JOINT BACHELOR DEGREESJoint degrees combine two degrees in reduced time, generally four to five years, and prepare graduates with expertise from two study areas. Joint degree qualifications provide greater career opportunities. For entry to joint degrees, you must meet the necessary entry requirements to both degrees.


campus oP/ rank

arts-BUsiness English (Maths B desirable) 4 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

arts-laWs English 5 Cairns, Townsville 15/67

arts-science^ English; Maths B; Chemistry 4 Cairns, Townsville 19/60

BUsiness-laWs English (Maths B desirable) 5 Cairns, Townsville 15/67

BUsiness-PsYchologY English (Maths B desirable) 5 Cairns, Townsville 14/69

edUcation (PrimarY)†-arts English; one of Maths A, B or C; an Authority Science subject


edUcation (secondarY)-arts English plus other necessary prerequisites for chosen teaching area (see page 12)


edUcation (secondarY)-science^ English; Maths B; Chemistry 5 Cairns, Townsville 16/64

engineering-information technologY English; Maths B 5 Cairns*, Townsville 12/75

engineering-science^^ English; Maths B; Chemistry (plus Physics or Maths C for Physics major)

5 Cairns*, Townsville 12/74

science^-laWs English; Maths B; Chemistry 5 Cairns, Townsville 15/67

sPort & exercise science-BUsiness English (one of Maths B, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education desirable)


sPort & exercise science-edUcation secondarY†

English (one of Maths B, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education desirable)

5 Townsville 16/64

sPort & exercise science-PsYchologY English (one of Maths B, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education desirable)


* first year only † new courses, subject to final approval N/A = not applicable ^ all science majors, excluding Advanced majors and Physics, are available as joint degree options ^^ all science majors, excluding Advanced majors, are available as joint degree options

Please note: Honours programs are available for most JCU bachelor degrees.


Visit usOpen days Each year, JCU’s Cairns and Townsville campuses open their doors for everyone to come and visit. It is a great opportunity to learn about the courses we offer and our facilities.

Cairns campus: Sunday July 27, 12:00pm - 4.00pm

Townsville campus: Sunday August 24, 12:00pm - 4.00pm

Visit: www.jcu.edu.au/openday

The Science Experience The Science Experience is a fun 3-day on-campus program for Year 9 and 10 students that gives an insight into the fascinating world of science and engineering. It is a great opportunity to come into the university and engage in a wide range of fascinating science and engineering activities, under the guidance of scientists and engineers who love their work. To find out when, ask your Guidance Officer or visit: www.jcu.edu.au/fse/secondary/scienceexperience

Events online For more JCU events and career market information, visit: www.jcu.edu.au/events

Contact us

STudenT CenTre

For information on courses and how to apply:

Freecall (from within Australia) 1800 246 446 [email protected]

InTernaTIonal STudenTS

James Cook International www.jcu.edu.au/international

Townsville campus (07) 4781 5601 [email protected]

Cairns campus (07) 4042 1558 [email protected]

InformaTIon onlIne

Future students www.jcu.edu.au/study

Course information www.jcu.edu.au/courses

Scholarships www.jcu.edu.au/[email protected]

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jcu.edu.au

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