Engineers have unique problem solving skills, which when combined with a Science specialisation can create a valuable qualification for many industries and for government and research careers. Full course in Townsville. Cairns - 1st year only. Engineering Studying Engineering at JCU offers unique opportunities for you to gain expertise in the particular challenges and demands of engineering in the tropics. Students have access to well-equipped, modern laboratories, highly qualified teaching staff and best-practice course content that is reviewed by an industry advisory board. The course incorporates design, project management, team work and effective communication skills. You will gain valuable industry experience and contacts with 12 weeks of paid, industry-based placements throughout the course. The capstone to your study is the final year project, which gives you the opportunity to carry out a significant research or design task under the leadership of a supervising member of academic staff. Science The Bachelor of Science is a broad and flexible degree that gives you a deeper understanding of scientific principles while focusing on a key area of interest through your choice of major. Single and double majors are available after your first year. Our proximity to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics regions, plus ready access to a broad range of other unique environments makes JCU the ideal place to study Science. Career opportunities Graduates can use the joint degree to broaden their educational experience or use this as an opportunity to specialise. Joint degrees equip you with additional expertise and can enhance your career opportunities. Engineering Majors: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Systems and Internet of Things Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Science Majors: Aquaculture Science and Technology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physics, Zoology and Ecology. In Cairns campus - 1st year only, and no mid-year intake.