JCU Medicine is a leader in socially accountable medicine. Be equipped with the skills to make an impact – improve healthcare in underserved communities or make life-changing discoveries. JCU graduates are ready for a highly rewarding career.

Medicine Overview

An education and career with adventure, skills, and impact.

The James Cook University Medical Program leads positive change in health and medical care for communities of tropical Australia and beyond through socially accountable health education, discoveries, partnerships, and advocacy that make a difference.

The program has a distinctive regional mission with a focus on the needs of rural, remote, and underserved communities, tropical medicine, and the health of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders.

Underpinning our work is a shared commitment to social justice, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Why Medicine At JCU?

• Independently rated five stars for overall student experience^. Study and work in fascinating locations from the outback to metropolitan cities, to overseas.
• Excel with small class sizes, personalised support from passionate teachers, and exceptional learning engagement^.
• Develop extensive clinical skills to help make a real impact in the health of rural, remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and beyond.
• Five stars for graduate job success^ and a leader in graduate satisfaction*, JCU Medicine students are highly employable, receiving extensive training with over 4000 hours of clinical practice.

^Good Universities Guide 2020 *QILT 2017