Bachelor of Advanced Science

    Bachelor of Advanced Science

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,841 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 25, 2026

    Bachelor of Advanced Science

    About

    Develop your passion for discovery and choose from 10 different majors. You will also choose from a set of core advanced skill subjects to develop analytical and modelling skills that are highly sought-after by future employers.

    Apply your skills and knowledge to real-world research projects and have the opportunity to be published in international scientific journals. Go on overseas exchange programs and study natural environments in other parts of the world. Use your degree as a pathway to other health professions or higher research.

    Students who are based in Townsville and have completed at least one year of their degree are eligible to apply for an Australian Public Service Academy Campus position. With opportunities in the Digital and Data spheres, you can align your studies to part-time work, that may translate into a full-time job offer upon graduation. Explore the APS Data and Digital Programs page for more information.

    Become a science and research leader. JCU Advanced Science graduates are elite, innovative professionals who are equipped for the future.
    Additional information

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 52
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 74

    English Program Requirements

    International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

    English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
    • Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

    Career

    JCU Advanced Science graduates are highly-skilled professionals who find employment in a variety of industries.

    Graduates pursue careers in areas including marine biology, aquaculture, earth science, chemistry, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, physics, and zoology and ecology.

    You could find employment as a research assistant, laboratory technician, scientific journalist, environmental scientist, physicist, teacher, or patent lawyer. Or you could continue onto further studies with the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours).

    Advanced Science graduates may also choose to apply for graduate entry into science, medicine, veterinary science, physiotherapy, dentistry, or other health sciences.

    Graduates who major in Chemistry may be eligible to register for non-corporate membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). With an additional three years of Chemistry experience, you may be eligible to register as a Chartered Chemist with Corporate Membership of RACI.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,841 / year

    How to Apply

    1 — Select your course

    2 — Confirm entry requirements

    3 — Check application due dates

    4 — Meet your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements

    5 — Check if you’re required to apply via an agent

    6 — Prepare your documents

    7 — Submit your application

    Bachelor of Advanced Science

    James Cook University

    James Cook University

    Australia

    Australia, Townsville