Program Overview

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Overview

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is a six-year undergraduate degree that equips students with the foundational skills in clinical pathology and patient management to become effective and empathetic doctors. Through hands-on learning opportunities, including practical experience in rural and remote medicine, students develop patient-centered and socially responsible practices.

Fast Facts

• Location: Townsville, Cairns
• Commencing: February
• Fees:
  • Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $13,241.00
  • Estimated annual tuition fee: $35,298.00
• Duration: 6 years full-time
• Entry Requirements:
  • English (3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
  • Special entry requirements apply

Course Detail

What to Expect

Lay the foundation for a diverse medical career within small classes that offer personalized support. Engage in hands-on learning through the guidance of passionate, experienced lecturers as you develop knowledge and skills across key areas of medicine and surgery.

Preparing You for a Dynamic Medical Career

Study a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery full-time at our Townsville or Cairns campuses, where you’ll find opportunities to expand your professional network through JCU’s connections with local hospitals, health services, and providers.

Year-by-Year Breakdown

• First Year: Introduced to integrated medical studies, examining normal functions of the human body from a molecular and cellular level.
• Second Year: Explore human anatomy, physiology, and common pathophysiologies, developing associated clinical skills.
• Third Year: Extend your knowledge of clinical healthcare through further study of both physiological and social impacts on health.
• Fourth Year: Focus on honing your clinical pathology knowledge, working specifically to examine and collect information from patients.
• Fifth Year: Expand upon your previous studies as you integrate your medical knowledge with the awareness, attitudes, and skills required to perform in clinical healthcare environments.
• Sixth Year: Consolidate your learning and form an in-depth understanding of the examination, investigation, and patient management skills required for medical practice.

Real-World Learning Opportunities

Embrace hands-on learning through JCU’s innovative on-campus facilities from the beginning of your course at both the Cairns and Townsville campuses. Practice assessment and diagnostic techniques by working through simulated medical scenarios with volunteer patients.

Career Opportunities

JCU Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery graduates are exceptionally skilled doctors who are employed in a range of medical settings. Graduates pursue careers in private practice, public health, the defense force, academia, and education.

Honours

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis.

Admissions Transparency Data

• Entry Score Threshold: These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024.
• Entry Score Range: This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery for Semester 1, 2024.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated Annual Commonwealth Supported Fee: $13,241.00
• Estimated Annual Tuition Fee: $35,298.00
• Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

• JCU Prep: An available pathway into this course. Successful completion of this flexible program can enable you to meet subject prerequisites for this degree.
• Introductory Academic Subjects: Also available to prepare you for tertiary study.

How to Apply

• Application Process: The application process and deadlines for Medicine are different from other JCU courses. Some applicants may be invited to attend an online panel interview.
• QTAC Portal: Submit applications via the QTAC Portal and the JCU Application Portal for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.