Book a consultation with an International Student Advisor to find out more about courses, entry requirements, scholarships, and to ask any questions you have about studying science in tropical Australia.
Our diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are united by a commitment to excellent teaching and experiential learning in our world-class infrastructure and natural laboratories. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programs in science include:
Undertake research in unique locations and tailor your degree to suit your interests. Majors available: Aquaculture Science and Technology, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physics, and Zoology and Ecology.
Develop advanced skills and hands-on experience in this advanced science degree for high-achieving students. Majors available: Aquaculture Science and Technology, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physics, and Zoology and Ecology.
Pursue your passion for the ocean and marine life. Complete core subjects and specialise via streams in Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Maths, and Physics.
Gain an outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology and advance skills in the areas most sought after by marine sector employers. Complete core subjects and specialise via streams in Coral Reef Science, Marine Conservation and Management, Marine Geonomics, and Fisheries Science.
Learn from research and industry experts through practical experiences in varied environments. Enhance your employability through JCU’s structured co-curricular employability skills and development program, which includes a tailored plan to support individual employment objectives. Majors available: Aquaculture Science and Technology, Environmental Earth Science, Environmental Management, Fisheries Science and Management, Geology, Global Change Biology, Marine Biology, and Tropical Biology and Conservation.
Complete advanced coursework subjects and undertake an independent research project, or apply skills via an industry-based project. Enhance employability through JCU’s structured co-curricular employability skills and development program, which includes a plan to support individual employment objectives. Majors available: Aquaculture Science and Technology, Environmental Earth Science, Environmental Management, Fisheries Science and Management, Geology, Global Change Biology, Marine Biology, and Tropical Biology and Conservation.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We are registered as a provider to certify and administer financial aid programs for students from Canada and USA.
Learn in unique living laboratories
We are located in Tropical North Queensland, with campuses in the coastal cities of Cairns and Townsville. Our region is internationally renowned as a global hub for marine research and has been named by Nature Magazine as the second most prolific city for research related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal “Life below water”. Take advantage of our research sites on Orpheus Island on the Great Barrier Reef or the Daintree Rainforest as part of your studies.
Meet our students and researchers from North America
Madison Becker (USA)
Master of Science (Professional)
Join international student Madi (USA) as she talks about studying a Master of Science (Professional) at JCU Townsville.
Mimi Santano (Canada)
Join international student Mimi Santano (Canada) as she talks about her favourite class at JCU.
Dr Jodie Rummer (USA)
Associate Professor of Marine Biology ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Fellow
Join Dr Rummer for this “Marine biology in the tropics” Masterclass.
We acknowledge Australian Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation, and acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff and students live, learn and work.
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