Study Allied Health
Turn your passion for helping others into a career
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- Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements and on-campus health clinics.
- Develop job-ready skills through practical training in purpose-built learning environments.
- Study in North Queensland and be uniquely prepared to work in rural, remote and tropical health settings.
- Learn from qualified clinicians, researchers and health professionals with extensive industry experience.
Fast facts
Location: Townsville
Starts: January
Entry requirements:* ATAR: 65
Prerequisites: English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended knowledge: one of Biology, Health or Physical Education (Units 3/4, C)
*This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2025 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
What career possibilities are there?
You could work in wellness management, health promotion, rehabilitation, sports training, occupational health, or hospital-based science roles.
Fast facts
Location: Townsville
Starts: January, September
Entry requirements:* ATAR: 70
Recommended knowledge: English (Units 3/4, C), plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4, C)
*This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2025 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
What career possibilities are there?
You could work as an occupational therapist in public and private hospitals, rehabilitation units, community health centres, aged care, mental health services, schools or private practice. Opportunities also exist in research, education and training.
Fast facts
Location: Townsville
Starts: January
Entry requirements:* ATAR: 89
Recommended knowledge: English (Units 3/4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4, C), plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4, C)
*This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2025 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
What career possibilities are there?
You could work in aged care services, hospitals, private practices, sports and rehab clinics, schools, or community health. JCU graduates are especially prepared to work in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Fast facts
Location: Townsville
Starts: January
Entry requirements:* ATAR: 70
Recommended knowledge: English (Units 3/4, C), plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4, C)
*This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2025 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
What career possibilities are there?
You could work in hospitals, schools, community centres, aged care, disability services, mental health, childcare, or private practice.
"Speech Pathologists go through the human lifespan. You can get jobs in paediatrics – right from when babies are born, all the way through to palliative care. There’s so many different places we can work, and we’re in really high demand, especially in rural areas."
Nicole Dunn
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) – Student
"JCU’s hands-on labs and smaller class sizes gave me a solid foundation and the freedom to shape my learning. The flexible study options and real-world placements helped me discover my passion, working with elite athletes to refine their performance."
Alexander Anthony
Graduating into the Exercise Science field – Student
"JCU gave me the foundation of skills I required to feel confident to work in the health-care industry. I had multiple job offers in my final year and was fortunate to secure an excellent physiotherapy position from one of the clinical placements I attended during my training."
Jade Bidgood
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Alumni
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