| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
This unique undergraduate medicine degree in North Queensland equips students with clinical pathology and patient management skills. Through hands-on placements from year one, students gain practical experience in diverse communities, including rural and remote areas. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, social responsibility, and a commitment to empowering regional communities. Graduates are prepared for careers in various medical specialties, including private practice, public health, and academia.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Set yourself apart in this unique course where you’ll develop skills in clinical pathology and patient management. With the only undergraduate medicine degree in North Queensland, your studies will equip you to confidently diagnose and manage a broad range of conditions. Become a patient-centred and socially responsible health practitioner, with in-depth knowledge of rural and remote medicine. Practical experience opportunities will deepen your understanding of the personal, professional, and ethical roles of medical practitioners.
Outline:
- Develop extensive clinical skills to make a real difference in the health of regional, rural, remote and Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Consolidate theoretical study with hands-on clinical placements from your first year.
- Gain valuable experience with extended placements in diverse communities, from the outback to the Torres Strait.
- Discover the strength of JCU’s continued commitment to empowering regional communities and the students within them through the Rural Access Scheme (RAS).
- Year 1: Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 & 2
- Year 2: Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 & 2
- Year 3: Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 1 & 2
- Year 4: Integrated Pathology and Clinical Medicine Part 1, 2, & 3
- Year 5: Integrated Clinical Practice Part 1, 2, & 3
Teaching:
Excel with small classes and personalised support from passionate teachers in state-of-the-art facilities.
Careers:
- Private practice
- Public health
- The defence force
- Academia
- Education Depending on your specialisation and further study, you could find employment in a range of specialties including, but not limited to General Practitioner, anaesthetist, dermatologist, obstetrician, oncologist, paediatrician, psychiatrist, radiologist, surgeon, academic, or medical educator.
