Townsville (QLD), Australia
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Medicine
Please note that James Cook University (JCU) does NOT use UCAT as part of their selection process.
JCU has a two-step application process for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery:
- Apply online at QTAC’s website by the end of September.
- Apply directly to JCU by the end of September.
Note: a Predication of Academic Achievement form must be received early October.
School subject prerequisites: English (Units 3/4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4, C); Chemistry (Units 3/4, C), Also, applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3b – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration.
JCU medical interview offers will be released early November.
JCU Medical Interview questions assess your communication and critical analytical skills, advocacy and ethical reasoning, empathetic reasoning, teamwork and collaboration skills, knowledge about tropical medicine, motivation to pursue medicine, and understanding of rural and remote health issues. James Cook University medical interviews are very competitive. Therefore, at MedEntry we strongly encourage applicants to prepare for the JCU interview.
See more about Medical Interview training sessions. Register and secure your spot as MedEntry only accepts a small number of students per session.
| JCU Medicine important Dates Selection Process | |
|---|---|
| Early August | Application opening date for JCU Application Form |
| Early August | Application opening date QTAC |
| End of September | Closing date for QTAC Application |
| End of September | Closing date for JCU Application Form |
| First week of October | Predicted ATAR to be received by 4pm AEST |
| Start of November | Email notification of invitation to attend interview |
| Late November - Early December | Interviews held via zoom |
| Late December | Email notification of invitation to attend January interview |
| Early January | Interviews held via zoom |
| Early January | QTAC offers released to applicants |
| Early January | Last date to respond to QTAC January offer, respond to QTAC |
| Early February | Orientation Week begins |
| Mid-February | JCU Academic Year begins |
Year 12 Applicants
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Academic performance in year 12 studies or in subsequent tertiary studies as provided through QTAC.
- Rurality or indigenous background
- Demonstration at the interview of attributes suited to a career in medicine.
Non-year 12 Applicants
A limited number of places are allocated to non-year 12 applicants. Applicants will be selected for entry into the James Cook University MBBS degree based on their performance at interview and their academic results.
The most recent course GPA (Grade Point Average) score will be used to rank applicants who have commenced or completed tertiary studies. In the past, a GPA of 5.75 was required to be considered for an interview.
- An applicant’s other studies/qualifications that do not generate a GPA score will not be considered when determining the rankings for interview.
- Graduate applicants with a health science undergraduate degree may be considered for entry into the MBBS degree beyond Year 1 level, subject to the recency and academic performance in that qualification.
For further information about JCU Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Dentistry
The Dental Surgery application process has two distinct stages. You will need to submit an application directly to James Cook University (by filling in the application form) AND apply online through QTAC.
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Academic performance in year 12 studies or in subsequent tertiary studies as provided through QTAC.
- Evaluation of the written component of the application form.
- Rurality or Indigenous background.
For entry into James Cook University’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, applicants must have successfully completed four semesters at Year 12 level and achieved an exit level of at least Sound Achievement in English, Mathematics B and Chemistry or interstate or overseas equivalent. The study of Physics and Biology is highly desirable.
Applicants will be selected for entry into the James Cook University Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree based on their application and their academic results.