What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Science at James Cook University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Science at James Cook University was 66.60 for the 2026 intake, which was unchanged on 2025 (66.60). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66.60 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 66.60 | - |
Range over these 2 intakes: 66.60 (2026) to 66.60 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Science at other Queensland universities
Of the 7 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Science, JCU had the 3rd highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A three-year science degree at Townsville (ranks shown) and Cairns (68.90 in 2026), with fieldwork in rainforests, mangroves, savannah and the Great Barrier Reef. No prerequisites; English, Chemistry and General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods are recommended.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Accreditation: Australian Institute of Physics (physics major); Royal Australian Chemical Institute (chemistry major).
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $60,000 to $70,000 a year (source).
Careers this degree leads to
- Marine biologist: median full-time earnings $1,948 a week
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 66.60 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Science at JCU?
- Not exactly. 66.60 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 66.60. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Science at JCU gone up or down?
- It was unchanged between the 2025 intake (66.60) and the 2026 intake (66.60). Across the 2 published intakes listed here it ranged from 66.60 (2026) to 66.60 (2026).
- How does JCU compare with other QLD universities for Bachelor of Science?
- Of the 7 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Science, JCU had the 3rd highest. The highest was UQ at 80.00 (2026).