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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws
James Cook University (JCU)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| Townsville | Not available* | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent; English (4,SA). Students must also satisfy additional entry requirements for their selected science discipline. Fields used in selection if required: Primary: A or B, Secondary: C |
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Course Description
This is a joint course which may be entered in first year or second year with the approval of the Pro-Vice- Chancellors of the Faculties of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and Science and Engineering. It incorporates a solid foundation in traditional law subjects with a broad range of law and science electives.
Subjects you can Study
Aquaculture; Biochemistry/molecular biology; Chemistry; Ecology and conservation; Environmental and marine geosciences; Environmental management; Genetics and genomics; Geography; Geology; Law; Marine biology; Mathematics; Microbiology; Physiology and pharmacology; Zoology
* Cut-off scores may not appear with some courses. There a number of possible reasons for this: The course may require entrance criteria other than a cut-off score, such as a portfolio, an interview or an audition; the course may not be open to school leavers; cut-off information may be unavailable. Check the detailed course information available on The Details tab to read more about the course's entry requirements.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Townsville
- Full-time internal = 5 years
- Part-time internal = 10 years
Structure
120 credit points
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent; English (4,SA). Students must also satisfy additional entry requirements for their selected science discipline. Fields used in selection if required: Primary: A or B, Secondary: C
Comments
The following majors are not available for mid-year entry: Biochemistry/molecular biology; Chemistry; Genetics and genomics; Microbiology; Physiology and pharmacology. The first year of some Science majors can be studied in Cairns.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws at James Cook University (JCU) perform?
Agriculture
Who is studying Agriculture at James Cook University (JCU)
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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What Agriculture graduates from James Cook University (JCU) say
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Where do Agriculture graduates from James Cook University (JCU) go
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Starting salary
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Further study
Not available.
Environmental studies
Who is studying Environmental studies at James Cook University (JCU)
| 25 | 10 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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What Environmental studies graduates from James Cook University (JCU) say
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Where do Environmental studies graduates from James Cook University (JCU) go
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Further study
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Law
Who is studying Law at James Cook University (JCU)
| 734 | 23 | 70% | 30% | 82% |
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What Law graduates from James Cook University (JCU) say
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Where do Law graduates from James Cook University (JCU) go
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Not available.
Mathematics
Who is studying Mathematics at James Cook University (JCU)
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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Sciences
Who is studying Sciences at James Cook University (JCU)
| 1,181 | 147 | 78% | 24% | 83% |
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What Sciences graduates from James Cook University (JCU) say
Teaching quality
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Generic skills
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Where do Sciences graduates from James Cook University (JCU) go
Seeking work
- Worse
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Starting salary
- Worse
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Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Agriculture
Where are graduates that studied Agriculture at James Cook University (JCU)?
| 13% | 0% | 63% | 25% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Environmental studies
Where are graduates that studied Environmental studies at James Cook University (JCU)?
| 40% | 10% | 50% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Law
Where are graduates that studied Law at James Cook University (JCU)?
| 32% | 55% | 14% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Sciences
Where are graduates that studied Sciences at James Cook University (JCU)?
| 19% | 4% | 67% | 4% |
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