Biomedical Sciences Immersion - Townsville

Name: Biomedical Sciences Immersion - Townsville
Start: 2026-04-28
Location: JCU: James Cook University, Australia, Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas, 1 James Cook Dr

Apr

Date

28 Apr (Tuesday)

Time

Tue, 3:45 – 7:00 pm

Venue

JCU: James Cook University, Australia, Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas, 1 James Cook Dr

Douglas QLD, Australia

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📝 Useful Information

The Biomedical Sciences Immersion event in Townsville is an interactive day designed for high school students in Years 10, 11, and 12 who are interested in pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science at James Cook University (JCU).

The event offers a hands-on look into the laboratory environment and the six majors available within the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences:

For further enquiries, you can contact the JCU College of Medicine and Dentistry communications team at [email protected].

Would you like information on parking at the Douglas campus or details about the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences course requirements?

Event Details

What to Expect

•Date & Time: Tuesday, 28 April 2026, from 3:45 pm to 7:00 pm AEST.

•Location: Building 97, James Cook Drive, JCU Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas, QLD 4811.

•Cost: Free (registration is required via Eventbrite).

•Target Audience: Future students in Years 10–12 and their families.

•Hands-on Activities: Participants engage in real-life experiments such as blood grouping, extracting DNA, and exploring infectious diseases under microscopes.

•Academic Engagement: Attendees can speak directly with JCU academics and staff to learn about course structures and career pathways in research, diagnostics, or medicine.

•Majors Explored: The activities link to key subjects including Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical Laboratory Science, Bioinformatics, and Health.

•Inclusions: Afternoon tea and snacks are provided for all participants.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026