Master Of Medical Science

James Cook University

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$28101

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What to expect 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. 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.

For international students

Completion of at least an AQF level 7 biomedical science degree or medical laboratory science degree at this or another university or equivalent determined by course co-ordinator. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma of Medical Science will be eligible for entry. IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0); TOEFL (internet based) - 86 (no component less than 21); Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54); C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 176 (no component less than 169).

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$42,640.00 (US$ 28,101) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Townsville campus, 1 James Cook Dr, DOUGLAS, Queensland, 4814, TOWNSVILLE, Australia

About

James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and Australia’s leading university in the tropics. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant multi-campus university. Total student enrolments are more than 18,000 and growing, including over 5,500 international students from over 100 different countries. JCU is ranked in the top 5% of universities worldwide based on 2010 assessments by two of the world’s leading university ranking system – the Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Higher Education and Accreditation Council. JCU is also ranked among the top 12 tourism education institutions in the world and is recognized for its special focus on ecotourism.

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