James Cook University

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:

1. Apply online at QTAC’s website by 30th September 2023. 
2. Apply directly to JCU by 30th September 2023.

Note: a Predication of Academic Achievement form must be received by 4pm (AEST),  6 October 2023.

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 on 10th of November 2023. 

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

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.

In 2024, there are approximately 170 places in the first year of the MBBS degree.

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.

Full 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.

In 2024, there are approximately 90 places in the first year of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. A limited number of places are allocated to non-year 12 applicants. Applicants will be selected for entry into the James Cook University Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree based on their application and their academic results.

Full information about Bachelor of Dentistry at JCU.