International Undergraduate Prospectus - James Cook University
International Undergraduate Prospectus - James Cook University
International Undergraduate Prospectus - James Cook University
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Medicine, Health and Veterinary Science<br />
study, there are opportunities<br />
in university teaching, medical<br />
research and drug development in<br />
pharmaceutical companies.<br />
A selection of subjects for this<br />
course include<br />
• Biochemistry and Microbiology<br />
• Chemistry<br />
• Human Anatomy and<br />
Physiology<br />
• Pharmacy Practice and<br />
Pharmaceutical Sciences<br />
• Health and Health Care in<br />
Australia<br />
• Molecular Basis of<br />
Therapeutics<br />
• Biochemistry and Cell<br />
Regulation<br />
• Professional Pharmacy Practice<br />
• Dermatology for Pharmacists<br />
• Integrated Metabolism and<br />
Nutrition for Pharmacists<br />
• Infectious Diseases and<br />
Immunology for Pharmacists<br />
• Cardiovascular and Renal<br />
Therapeutics for Pharmacists<br />
• Nervous System and Mental<br />
Health for Pharmacists<br />
• ENT, Eyes and Respiratory<br />
Pharmacy<br />
• Musculoskeletal Pharmacy<br />
• Endocrine and Reproductive<br />
Pharmacy<br />
• Oncology, Haematology and<br />
Toxicology for Pharmacists<br />
• Pharmacy Project<br />
• Science and Practice of Physical<br />
Activity<br />
• Sports Medicine<br />
Bachelor of<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
Physiotherapists assess, measure<br />
and treat movement disorders,<br />
pain, injury and disability in<br />
people of all ages. They also play<br />
an important role in preventive<br />
health. The Bachelor of<br />
Physiotherapy prepares graduates<br />
for all areas of practice, with<br />
a particular focus on rural and<br />
remote health and incorporates<br />
clinical placements in urban<br />
and rural areas throughout<br />
Queensland. This course has full<br />
accreditation with the Australian<br />
Council of Physiotherapy.<br />
Course highlights<br />
An on-campus physiotherapy<br />
clinic provides treatment of<br />
musculoskeletal conditions to<br />
the community as well as staff<br />
and students of JCU. Clients are<br />
treated by third and fourth year<br />
students under the supervision of<br />
clinical educators as part of the<br />
physiotherapy degree program.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Physiotherapy is a growing<br />
profession and graduates can<br />
work in a variety of settings<br />
including hospitals, rehabilitation<br />
units, community health centres,<br />
schools, research, organisational<br />
and occupational health units,<br />
aged care services, the defence<br />
force, in private practice and<br />
sports medicine clinics.<br />
A selection of subjects for this<br />
course include<br />
• Anatomy and Physiology for<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
• Lifespan Development for<br />
Health<br />
• Physiotherapy Applications<br />
• Health Professional Research<br />
• Health Promotion for Health<br />
Professionals<br />
• Movement Analysis for<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
• Neuroscience in Physiotherapy<br />
• Clinical Medicine for Therapy<br />
• Physiotherapy Theory and<br />
Applications<br />
• Contemporary Issues for<br />
Physiotherapists<br />
• Physiotherapy Health Law and<br />
Ethics<br />
• Advanced Topics in<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
• Health Policy and Planning<br />
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy<br />
with Honours (Graduate Entry)<br />
program is available to recently<br />
graduated and experienced<br />
physiotherapists who have not<br />
already completed an in-course<br />
honours degree.<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
Science students at JCU enjoy<br />
exceptional opportunities for<br />
practical experience and field<br />
trips throughout their courses.<br />
The following health science<br />
majors are available.<br />
• Biochemistry and<br />
Molecular Biology<br />
• Chemistry<br />
• Genetics and Genomics<br />
• Microbiology<br />
• Physiology and Pharmacology<br />
Health science programs offer<br />
substantial, practical components<br />
drawing on JCU’s close links with<br />
local hospitals, industry and<br />
research bodies.<br />
Biochemistry and<br />
Molecular Biology<br />
Course highlights<br />
Along with excellent laboratory<br />
facilities and a regular program<br />
of visiting lecturers students<br />
learn how cells survive, how they<br />
break down compounds and<br />
harvest the energy contained<br />
within them, how these processes<br />
are integrated and the ways in<br />
which biochemical processes are<br />
regulated. Students also learn<br />
the basic principles of molecular<br />
biology and the tools used in<br />
gene cloning. Gene regulation and<br />
how developmental processes<br />
are regulated within different<br />
organisms is also included in this<br />
course, as is intellectual property<br />
rights, ethics, gene technology,<br />
GM foods and a variety of<br />
other issues encountered in the<br />
biotechnology industry.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
JCU graduates from this field<br />
have the experience, academic<br />
knowledge and laboratory skills<br />
required for almost any job in a<br />
wide range of scientific disciplines,<br />
supporting a range of employment<br />
opportunities. From pathology<br />
and hospital laboratories through<br />
to the food, biotechnology and<br />
pharmaceutical industries, as well<br />
as government departments and<br />
research laboratories are available.<br />
A selection of subjects for this<br />
major include<br />
• Molecular Genetics<br />
• Cell Regulation<br />
• Genes, Genomes and<br />
Development<br />
• Advanced Cell Biology<br />
• Biotechnology<br />
• Special Topics in Biochemistry<br />
and Molecular Biology<br />
• Instrumental Analytical<br />
Techniques<br />
• Mechanisms of Infectious<br />
Diseases<br />
Chemistry<br />
Course highlights<br />
Teaching staff are dynamic<br />
and enthusiastic and students<br />
can expect student/staff ratios<br />
virtually unmatched in Australia.<br />
Chemistry is a fundamental<br />
science underpinning studies in<br />
other areas including: biochemistry,<br />
biomedical and health sciences,<br />
biological sciences, earth sciences,<br />
environmental sciences, pharmacy,<br />
and chemical and environmental<br />
engineering. The course<br />
incorporates the traditional areas<br />
of physical, analytical, inorganic<br />
and organic chemistry as well as<br />
topics in environmental, medicinal,<br />
marine chemistry and chemical<br />
ecology. Students with a particular<br />
interest in industrial chemistry<br />
may also include components<br />
on control and optimisation of<br />
industrial processes.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Chemistry graduates are employed<br />
in a wide variety of sciencerelated<br />
areas. Careers are many,<br />
for example, manufacturing and<br />
processing industries, mining,<br />
the pharmaceuticals and healthrelated<br />
industries, agriculture,<br />
food industries, state and federal<br />
government agencies (e.g. forensic<br />
science, customs and patents),<br />
defence, education (secondary<br />
schools and universities) and<br />
research institutes. Graduates<br />
who specialise in Environmental<br />
Chemistry can seek careers with<br />
environmental protection and<br />
monitoring agencies (in government<br />
and with private consultants).<br />
A selection of subjects for this<br />
major include<br />
• Synthesis and Structure in Chemistry<br />
• Spectroscopy and Spectroscopic<br />
Methods<br />
• Analytical Chemistry<br />
• Molecular Genetics<br />
• Chemical Kinetics and<br />
Mechanism<br />
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