Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Become a leader in socially-accountable medicine, graduating as a highly regarded, work-ready health professional. JCU’s Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is the only six-year undergraduate medical course offered in Northern Australia.Excel with small classes and personalised support from passionate teachers in state-of-the-art facilities. Develop extensive clinical skills to make a real difference in the health of regional, rural, remote and Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Consolidate theoretical study with hands-on clinical placements from your first year. Gain valuable experience with extended placements in diverse communities, from the outback to the Torres Strait.

JCU Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery graduates are highly-skilled, sought-after doctors with the expertise and motivation to succeed in a competitive field.

JCU Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery graduates are exceptionally-skilled doctors who are employed in a range of medical settings.

Graduates pursue careers in private practice, public health, the defence force, academia, and education.

Depending on your specialisation and further study, you could find employment in a range of specialities including, but not limited to General Practitioner, anaesthetist, dermatologist, obstetrician, oncologist, paediatrician, psychiatrist, radiologist, surgeon, academic, or medical educator.

You will be equipped with the skills to work in a range of diverse settings from regional, rural, remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and beyond.

You must have completed a recognised Year 12 program or equivalent to the required standard, International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) - 36, GCE A Level - 13.

IELTS - 7 (with 7.0 in three components and 6.5 in one component), TOEFL IBT - 94 (23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing), Pearson (PTE Academic) - 65 (with 65 in three components and 58 in one component.