|  James Cook University’s situation is unique for the study of science and the environment. In addition to our global reputation, JCU’s Cairns and Townsville campuses enjoy easy access to two World Heritage listed regions – the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient rainforests of the Wet Tropics – plus dry tropic environments, savanna and wetlands. The Faculty also works closely with local industries to research issues specifically relevant to the tropics.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering’s expertise, facilities and research successes in the study of these environments are world renowned, as shown by some of our rankings:
- in the top 3 in the world in fields of research in ecology and environment, plant and animal sciences and geosciences
- ranked first in the world for citations in the field of coral reef ecology
- top 5% of the world’s universities for studies in disaster management, marine biology, ecology and environment
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT One of the defining characteristics of studying science at JCU is the many opportunities for hands-on practical experience, including field trips to spectacular natural environments. In addition, students can access modern laboratories and technology, field stations and research facilities, and enjoy close clinks to industry and government agencies, plus lecturers who are prominent researchers in their specialisations. Graduates work all around Australia and overseas in industry, research organisations, government departments, schools, universities and consultancies. | Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework and research study areas include: - Aquaculture
- Astronomy
- Biotechnology
- Botany and Conservation Biology
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology and Conservation
- Engineering
- Environmental and Urban Planning
- Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Geology
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Natural Resource Management
- Protected Area Management
- Tropical Agricultural Science
- Tropical Urban and Regional Planning
- Wildlife Biology
- Zoology
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