The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is a six-year, full time undergraduate degree. It is the only full medical course offered in northern Australia. JCU students benefit from small group teaching, modern facilities, extensive clinical training and a superior learning location. You’ll gain expertise across multiple clinical and biological fields including anatomy, infection control, disease prevention control, biochemical processes, health promotion and medical ethics. You will graduate from JCU with skills and knowledge in: The distinctive needs of northern Australia’s tropical populations Distance and remote delivery of medicine Tropical medicine Medical care in rural hospital and community settings Medical experiences and facilities in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Former students in the MBBS have had high levels of satisfaction with teaching quality and the course experience. Successful applicants require Hepatitis B immunisation, current Queensland Provide First Aid and CPR certificates plus Suitability to Work with Children (Blue Card) and an Australian Federal Police check before undertaking placement. It is recommended that these requirements be completed by the end of your first semester/teaching period. Our supportive, small group teaching approach is highly effective. You will benefit from modern facilities, extensive clinical training and a superior learning location. Your clinical placements take place in a range of locations, and start in your first year of study. Hands-on experience continues throughout your degree: In Year 4 you will be based in either Townsville or Cairns, and in years 5 and 6 you will experience our clinical school sites in Cairns, Mackay, Darwin and Townsville, plus extended placements in small rural and remote communities. Career opportunities Our graduates are highly regarded as work ready, with a strong foundation in biomedical and social sciences, and extensive clinical experience. After graduation you can register to work as an intern in Australia or New Zealand. Your internship takes one year. You then progress to further training in a chosen specialisation such as general practice, surgery, obstetrics, anaesthetics, or emergency medicine, for example. Employment for generalist medical practitioners is expected to grow strongly and earnings are very high for some medical specialists.