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Master of Medical Science

Apply and adapt advanced knowledge in biomedical, medical laboratory and clinical measurement science. Learn how to improve human and animal health in rural, remote, and indigenous community settings.

Study a specialised major and learn from industry professionals in JCU’s cutting-edge custom laboratories. Network and form professional relationships with potential future employers.

Conduct an independent research project on a significant topic and present your findings to post-graduate peers, academics and researchers. Integrate your theoretical skills as you complete professional placements*.

Cultivate your commitment to lifelong learning with this dynamic and exciting program. JCU Medical Science graduates are highly sought-after, both nationally and internationally.

* Clinical Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science majors only

Majors

You can choose from three Medical Science majors.

Clinical Sciences

Explore fundamental issues of cardiac, respiratory, sleep, renal and neurological measurement, analysis, and interpretation. Undertake a total of 36 weeks of clinical rotation in professional medical or clinical science laboratories. Autonomously collect and interpret clinical research data and present professional scientific and clinical cases to your supervisors.

Future Leaders in Tropical Research

Diagnose major parasite groups, develop immunology experiments, and design research proposals in this flexible major. Choose between a specialisation in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, or Physiology and Pharmacology, plus electives based on your professional interests. Autonomously collect and interpret research data and present professional scientific research results to your supervisors and the broader community.

Medical Laboratory Science

Become a multidisciplinary scientist and study clinically specialised streams - Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Histology and Cytology, Microbiology and Immunology and Immunohaematology. Apply your theoretical knowledge by completing a total of 12 weeks of professional/clinical placements. Autonomously collect and interpret clinical research data and present professional scientific and clinical cases to your supervisors.

Campus Information

Townsville

The campus is located in the Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct (TropiQ) in the suburb of Douglas. JCU Townsville is set in a 386-hectare natural bush and parkland setting, 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the Townsville CBD.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Experience gained through life and work may make you eligible to start studying a JCU degree.
Employment is assessed on the level of skill required for the job and your length of service. A minimum of six months full-time equivalent paid employment is required. This can be with one employer or more. Your employment does not need to be relate to the course you are applying for. Be sure to include details of your employment in your application

PSW Opportunity

4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

AQF level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-approved three-year sequence in psychology with a credit average in all level 2 and 3 psychology subjects; or equivalent

You must have successfully completed a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. Refer to our Study Abroad Guide for additional entry requirements if applicable.

Postgraduate students applying for the Study Abroad Program can study a maximum of one teaching period only.

English Language Requirements for Students from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds

Band P

Band 1

Band 2

Band 3a

Band 3b

Band 3c

IELTS

5.5

(no component lower than 5.0)

(no component lower than 6.0)

6.5

(no component lower than 6.0)

(no component lower than 6.5)

(with 7.0 in three components and 6.5 in one component)

(no component lower than 7.0)

TOEFL

(internet based)

(no component less than 16)

(no component less than 18)

(no component less than 21)

(no component less than 23)

(23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing)

Pearson

(PTE Academic)

(no component less than 42)

(no component less than 52)

(no component less than 54)

(no component less than 58)

(with 65 in three components and 58 in one component

(no component less than 65)

C1 Advanced/

C2 Proficiency

162

(no component less than 154)

169

(no component less than 169)

176

(no component less than 169)

ISLPR

At least 2 in each skill area

At least 3 in each skill area

OET*

No component less than B

AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam Overall 60% with no exam sub-score below 60% Overall 65% with no exam sub-score below 65% Overall 70% with no exam sub-score below 70%

JCUCEAP

EAP Level 2

EAP Level 3

EAP Level 4

EAP Level 5

James Cook University

Townsville , Queensland ,Australia