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At JCU, we know there's nothing like hands-on learning. Here, we have brought together the best of student, alumni and advisor wisdom for you to explore.
Read about life-changing student experiences, discover key aspects of uni life and find the answers to some of your burning questions in our Study Snapshots section.
If you're looking for a more detailed understanding of our study areas, then Courses in Focus is for you. Journey deep into some of JCU's most popular courses and learn how you can turn each into an exciting and dynamic career.
Study Snapshots
I'm interested in...
Caring for those around me
Nursing: A hands-on career
Interested in a career in becoming a nurse? Find out what you'll experience when you study nursing with JCU.
5 things to expect when you study nursing
Finding your feet with Pharmacy
Want a career that you can take anywhere? Discover why Pharmacy could be the varied and supportive career path for you.
5 reasons to study Pharmacy at JCU
Leading teams and solving problems
Mastering the MBA
See how a Master of Business Administration can put you on the path to career success in a variety of industries.
Top 5 reasons to study an MBA today
Options with Occupational Therapy
Learn how Kestin's Master of Rehabilitation equipped her to solve problems impacting the everyday lives of her clients.
Studying OT on the go
Entering university with ease
A place for you at JCU
An ATAR isn't the only way to gain entry into uni. Find out more about JCU's Pathway programs, and how you can achieve your study goals your way with JCU.
Find your Pathway into JCU
Studying education online
Looking to become a teacher, but can't make it to campus? We answer all your questions about how you can study education online with JCU. Discover your flexible degree options today.
Teacher training, wherever you are
Career opportunities after I graduate
A complementary career
Learn how a Master of Guidance and Counselling helped Kit find a new path that works for them after six years teaching high school.
Making a change
Part of the team
Explore how James' rural pharmacy internship led to a career where he's been embraced by the locals and developed great work-life balance.
Caring for community with rural pharmacy
Courses in Focus
I want to find opportunities related to...
Technology of the future
Explore Bioinformatics
See how you can develop solutions to complex problems through analysing the rich level of data hiding inside the human body.
I want to find out more
Explore the Internet of Things
Engineer future-focused solutions by specialising in the emerging field of internet-enabled electronic systems.
I want to find out more
The great outdoors
Explore Zoology
Learn how you can study a diverse range of animals in their stunning natural habitats, including the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.
I want to find out more
Explore Land and Water Management
Find out how you can contribute to effective environmental practices through managing the use of our most precious resources.
I want to find out more
Stories behind the statistics
Explore Criminology
Discover how you can contribute to justice and crime prevention by understanding how, where and why crimes are committed.
I want to find out more
Explore Economics
Build your understanding of how money, goods and people can influence the success or failure of local, national and international markets.
I want to find out more