There’s A Place For You At JCU

James Cook University (JCU) is committed to top-quality teaching, learning and research that delivers practical benefits to communities, industries and the global environment. Our students and researchers are equipped with skills and knowledge to meet the demands of the workforce in the Tropics and throughout the world. Graduate with confidence when you study at a university ranked in the top 2% in the world.¹
Ready today for tomorrow
Field trips, clinical placements, practicums, and internships — no matter what you study, JCU provides opportunities to build your job-ready knowledge and skills base. Gain hands-on experience in Outback cattle stations, remote health clinics, the heart of the Daintree Rainforest or the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.
Kickstart your career through study incorporated with real-world practice. JCU prioritises practical experience and our academics maintain strong industry links that provide you with extensive placement opportunities. You’ll gain valuable work experience and build a network of leading industry professionals in your field.
About JCU Mackay
JCU Mackay provides a world-class education for healthcare professionals in nursing and pharmacy, as well as being one of the university's clinical training sites. Both the Bachelor of Nursing Science and the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) are offered at JCU Mackay campus locations. Small class sizes and personalised support from teachers fosters the development of highly-skilled graduates.
The JCU Mackay campuses have been named Ngudya Yamba (pronounced nood-ja yum-ba), meaning ‘place of knowledge’ in the Yuwi language.
Industry-ready graduates
A JCU degree empowers you to make an impact. Our courses are aligned with professional standards through close partnerships with industry leaders. These connections provide students with opportunities for course-related work experience, internships and placements in real-world settings. Graduates emerge ready to kickstart their careers. That’s why JCU is ranked #1 in Queensland for full-time employment outcomes.
With multiple pathway programs into our undergraduate degrees, there’s a place for you at JCU.
A five-star experience
We are independently rated five stars for full-time employment, graduate starting salary, and student-teacher ratio for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Excel in your studies and future career through the support of academics and staff committed to student success.
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¹ Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
² The Good Universities Guide 2024

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