HEALTH
UNDERGRADUATE
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
DENTAL SCIENCE
EXERCISE AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES
HEALTH SCIENCES
HEALTH, SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HUMAN SERVICES
MEDICINE
MIDWIFERY
NURSING
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
PHARMACY
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL WORK
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
2016
CHOOSE UQ
While enjoying a campus life like no other, at a university consistently ranked well inside
the world’s top 100 (of more than 10,000), you will learn from the best, with the best, to
earn a highly valued qualification that will open doors around the world.
SUCCESSFUL
GRADUATES
Full-time employment
rates and salaries higher
than national graduate average
GREAT
EXPERIENCES
Overseas study, field trips,
practical experiences, vacation
research programs and more
EXCELLENT
TEACHERS
More national teaching
awards than any other
Australian university*
GLOBAL
CONNECTIONS
Extensive graduate network,
strong industry partnerships
and many notable alumni
LEADING
RESEARCH
Global research powerhouse
with all fields above world
standard**
VIBRANT
CAMPUSES
Dynamic sports and
cultural activities,190+ clubs
and societies
HIGH-QUALITY
PROGRAMS
Most comprehensive range
of quality programs and
courses in Queensland
* Surpassed 100 Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, Awards for Teaching Excellence,
and Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning in 2014
** 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment
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CONTENTS
The health industry employs the highest number of people of any industry in Australia.
Careers in health continue to evolve with new technologies and discoveries, ensuring there is
a constant demand for health graduates.
PARTNERSHIPS
As individuals, good health is our greatest
asset. As members of a global community,
access to the best possible health advice
and care is fundamental to our quality
of life.
At UQ, we are committed to advance the
understanding of:
• how to promote and sustain good health
• how to detect, prevent and manage the
chronic diseases that cause premature
death and disability;
• how to build better healthcare services
and systems.
This knowledge is coupled with the very
best learning methods and support to
educate the next generation of leaders in
healthcare provision and innovation.
Learning
We offer the widest range of health
study areas of any Australian university.
Our academics include award-winning
lecturers who combine teaching with
internationally recognised research to
create a cutting-edge learning experience.
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Our students undertake clinical or
industry placements in a variety of
healthcare settings, including major
hospitals and the University’s own dentistry,
rehabilitation and psychology clinics, as
well as newly established multidisciplinary
primary care centres. Placement
opportunities are also offered with partner
healthcare organisations internationally.
At UQ:
• many of our health educators are leading
practitioners who choose to combine
teaching with professional practice and
important research
• our health educators have received
prestigious Australian teaching awards
every year for the past seven years
• many of our researchers have made
internationally recognised discoveries in
their fields of expertise.
Learn with the best
At UQ, you will study alongside
Queensland’s top students and other highachieving students from around Australia
and the world. Many UQ graduates go on
to become leaders in their field.
Practical experience
At UQ, we focus on inter-professional
education to make our graduates
workplace-ready. Our undergraduate
health students undertake clinical (working
with clients) or industry placements
with our network of local, national and
international hospitals and healthcare
partners. These include major hospitals
and private practices throughout
Queensland, Australia and overseas.
You will graduate confident and ready
to commence a dynamic career in your
chosen field.
At the forefront of discovery
Our researchers translate discovery,
innovation and interaction into health and
medical care best practices that lead to
life-changing benefits for both individuals
and whole populations. Our research is
intensive, world-leading, and covers the
full spectrum – from the molecular to the
macro, and lab bench to the bedside and
beyond. UQ sets the national benchmarks
for integrated health research by investing
heavily in health and medical research and
offering Australia’s widest range of tertiary
health study options.
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Undergraduate degrees
HEALTH AT UQ
Important for everybody
Choose UQ
Health at UQ students gain extensive
practical experience through
placements with our network of local,
national and international hospitals and
healthcare partners
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
4
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
6
Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
8
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences
(Honours)
10
Bachelor of Health Sciences 12
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Major: Health Promotion 14
Nutrition
15
Public Health 15
Connect With Us 16
Bachelor of Health, Sport and
Physical Education (Honours)
18
Bachelor of Human Services
20
Dual Degree:
Bachelors of Human Services / Arts
22
Doctor of Medicine 24
Bachelor of Midwifery
26
Bachelor of Nursing
28
Dual Degree:
Bachelors of Nursing / Midwifery
30
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
(Honours)
32
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
34
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
36
Bachelor of Psychological Science
38
Bachelor of Social Work
40
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
42
UQ Abroad
44
GREAT JOB PROSPECTS
Expand Your Horizons
45
UQ Advantage Award
46
Employers recognise the high quality
skills and expertise of Health at UQ
students, with the majority of our
graduates employed within four
months*
Consider Further Study
47
Postgraduate Coursework Programs
48
Postgraduate Research Higher Degrees
50
Money Matters52
Scholarships54
App Central55
Admission Information56
58
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES
International Students
UQ Health Campuses & Locations
59
Health at UQ has invested heavily in
world-class facilities to ensure the best
equipment, labs and expertise are
available to students for their learning
Quick Reference Guide
60
* Australian Graduate Survey, survey years 2010-2014
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Bachelor of
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
(HONOURS)
Get hands-on, practical experience in state-of-the-art laboratories with Biomedical Science
at UQ and discover the latest in globally relevant biomedical research. UQ’s Bachelor of
Biomedical Science (Honours) will give you the theoretical and practical skills for an exciting
career in an industry that’s making incredible advances in modern medical science.
2015
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
7
87
86.75
32
Duration 4 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA); Maths B;
plus one of Chemistry or Physics #
QTAC code 731201
Delivery mode Internal
Mid-year intake Available
Honours Available in final year of study
for those students who qualify for entry
International availability Yes
(CRICOS 060532G)
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
Why Biomedical Science at
UQ?
Biomedical scientists understand how the
human body works and what goes wrong
in disease, and apply this knowledge to
develop new treatments. From cancer
screening and diagnosing HIV to blood
transfusion for surgery, food poisoning
and infection control, biomedical scientists
provide the foundation of modern
healthcare. Working in partnership with
doctors, nurses and other healthcare
professionals they diagnose disease,
evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
and research the causes and cures
of disease. Biomedical Science at
UQ is based on the latest research
developments to make sure you will
graduate with the skills, knowledge and
understanding to enter a rewarding career
in modern biomedical science.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science will
give you foundation skills in chemistry,
biology, physics, statistics and research.
In your second and third years, you
will specialise in a chosen area and
have the option to pursue a research
project and study abroad. You will
also work on projects in research labs
while on placement to give you firsthand experiences to help you graduate
job-ready. In your final year* you can
undertake an additional research
component and gain hands-on skills by
conducting your own project.
You can specialise in the following areas:
• Developmental Biology examines how
organisms and cells grow and develop
according to their genetic blueprint. You
will examine how genes contribute to the
development of organs and tissues. This
knowledge is central to understanding
the basis of human health and disease.
• Human Genetics examines the
human genome and its significance
as the instruction book of life. You can
contribute to the ethical debate on the
use of genetic information and be a
part of future discoveries identifying the
genetic mechanisms that define what it is
to be human.
• Immunology and Infectious Diseases
investigates HIV, malaria, tuberculosis
and newly emerging threats such as
SARS and exotic influenzas that are
an ongoing threat to global health.
You will study molecular diagnostics
to understand how new vaccines and
therapeutic treatments are developed.
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
examines the molecules made by living
organisms in a cellular context and
the application of this knowledge in
developmental biology, neurobiology and
immunology. You will gain the research
skills to address questions on how cells
divide, grow, communicate and die and
understand the structure, function and
interactions of nucleic acids, proteins,
carbohydrates and lipids, and their
contribution to cellular activities and
processes.
• Neuroscience is a rapidly growing
field examining animal and human
nervous systems. The nervous
system is a complex array of billions
of interconnected fibres responsible
for integrating, processing and coordinating sensory information and
motor commands. You will examine
how neural stem cells are being used
in new therapeutic strategies to treat
neurological and mental illnesses.
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
examines drugs and their impact on the
molecular structure of the human body.
You will learn how pharmacologists are
making a significant impact on diseases
through advances in drug design and
development, which are leading to new
drugs or better use of existing drugs.
• Physiology studies how the body
works, from the molecular and cellular
levels to the integrative control of
tissues, organs and systems. It aims
to understand normal processes in the
body and the changes that occur in
cells, tissues and organs that lead to
disease. Molecular and systems-based
approaches allow researchers to gain a
unique insight into physiology from many
different perspectives.
Your future in Biomedical
Science
Biomedical scientists have excellent career
prospects in management, research,
education and specialised laboratory work
including:
• academia and research in universities,
research institutes and hospitals
• technical and scientific roles in
research projects
• biotechnology companies
• laboratory work in molecular and
cellular biology
• other scientific roles that require logical
reasoning and independent thinking.
Your postgraduate options
• Research higher degrees (MPhil and
PhD) in your area of interest are also
available. See page 50 for more
information.
International students
Standard UQ English language proficiency
requirements apply for this degree. You
are required as an international student to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
More information
For further information on
Biomedical Science at UQ:
www.uq.edu.au/sbms
Email science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 1888
TAYLA
Biomedical Science graduate
“There was never a question about
which university I should choose for
Biomedical Sciences. I wanted to do a
research-based degree and UQ is one
of the leading universities in scientific
research in Australia. Studying a
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at
UQ gave me a real advantage through
exposure to cutting-edge research,
world class facilities and inspirational
researchers. I also met many likeminded people and made friends that I
will have for life.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
* Subject to grade point average
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Bachelor of
DENTAL SCIENCE
(HONOURS)
Study Dental Science at UQ and get hands-on, practical experience so you will graduate
confident and job-ready with more than 2070 supervised hours spent on placement during
your degree. As a UQ Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) student you will study at UQ’s
new Oral Health Centre – Australia’s largest and most advanced tertiary oral health facility.
2015
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
1*
99*
99.00*
42*
Duration 5 years full-time
Location Herston/St Lucia Years 1–5,
placement in various locations – Year 5
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA) and
Chemistry (4, SA), (Biology also
recommended) #. Domestic applicants
must undertake UMAT. International
applicants must undertake ISAT.
QTAC code 712002
Delivery mode Internal
International availability Yes
(CRICOS 082620D)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements. See
www.health.uq.edu.au/admissionreqs
*Not all applicants on this OP/Rank/ATAR/IB
were offered a place. UMAT and ISAT test
scores were used as a secondary selector.
The lowest UMAT scaled score aggregate
offered was 174:53. The cut-off for the ISAT
was 164 (Overall Reasoning).
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Dental Science at UQ?
Choose a career in dental science and
you will make a difference to the lives of
many. Good oral health is important for
everyone, making dentistry a primary
healthcare profession. Study Dental
Science (Honours) at UQ and you will
learn from some of the best teachers
in the country at the largest and most
advanced tertiary dental facility in
Australia, the new world-class UQ Oral
Health Centre located near the Royal
Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. You will
learn from staff who have been awarded
nationally for teaching excellence while
gaining the knowledge and practical skills
that place UQ Dental Science graduates in
high demand with employers.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
will give you the knowledge, skills and
attitude for an exciting career in the
dental industry. We prepare you to be
well sought after by employers and our
extended clinical placements mean you’re
job-ready when you graduate. You will
learn the science and application for the
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
oral diseases and abnormalities, while
having access to the most up-to-date
technologies and cutting-edge dentistry
research.
The UQ Dental Science difference is
our focus on practical, clinical experience
throughout your degree. Clinical work will
start at the UQ Oral Health Centre in your
first year of study. This is increased in your
third and fourth years and covers general
practice dentistry, orthodontics, paediatric
dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics,
as well as oral medicine and oral and
maxillofacial surgery in Brisbane teaching
hospitals. In your final year you will
complete a clinical placement to give you
the hands-on skills and knowledge for
a rewarding career. You may be placed
in State Government health clinics, the
Aboriginal Medical Service in Queensland
or interstate.
What you need to apply
If you are an Australian or New
Zealand citizen you must also sit the
Undergraduate Medicine and Health
Sciences Admission Test (UMAT). You
must register for this test by early April in
the year prior to commencing study. See
umat.acer.edu.au
Important information
In accordance with the Dental Board
of Australia policy, this degree is not
suitable for applicants who are carriers of
blood-borne transmissible viruses such
as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. For
further information, contact the School of
Dentistry.
Your future in Dental Science
Your postgraduate options
As a UQ-qualified dentist, you will be well
sought after by employers and ready for a
dynamic career in the dental industry. Your
career choices can include:
• The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry provides
a recognised pathway for specialist
training
• Research higher degrees (MPhil
and PhD) in your area of interest are
also available: see page 50 for more
information.
• Private practice: once you are
registered with the Dental Board of
Australia, you can enter private practice
on your own or you can work as an
assistant with an established practitioner
or join a partnership
• Public sector: you can work as a
dentist in the government, communitybased and school-based dental clinics
across Australia
• Defence forces: you can enter the
Navy, Army or Air Force as a dental
officer on short service or permanent
basis.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• The Dental Board of Australia: once
registered, graduates are also eligible
for membership of the Australian Dental
Association
• The Dental Council of New Zealand:
under the Trans-Tasman Mutual
Recognition Agreement
• The Commission on Dental Accreditation
of Canada: further examinations are
necessary to work in Canada.
International students
This degree requires you to have a higher
level of English language than the UQ
minimum. The IELTS requirements are an
overall score of at least 7.0, with a score
of 7.0 in reading, writing, speaking and
listening. International students must also
sit the International Student Admissions
Test (ISAT), see www.isat.acer.edu.au
for registration. You are also required to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
More information
For further information on Dentistry at UQ:
www.dentistry.uq.edu.au
Email
dentistry@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 8022
REBECCA
Dental Science graduate
“I chose a career in dentistry because
I wanted to work within the health
industry to assist patients to improve
their health and wellbeing. I love
the hands-on nature of dentistry
and the opportunity to develop long
relationships with my patients. During
my degree I was always supported by
a great group of academics, teachers
and other students. The facilities at the
new Oral Health Centre are fantastic:
they provide great opportunities for
UQ Dentistry students to excel. I have
had many great experiences while
studying, however, spending five
months living in Cairns working at
the Cairns Queensland Health Dental
Clinic is definitely one of my favourite
memories.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Bachelor of
EXERCISE AND
NUTRITION SCIENCES
2015
UQ’s Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a springboard to a range of exciting
careers in areas including dietetics, medicine, exercise physiology, physiotherapy and more.
Tailor this program to meet your own interests and career aspirations.
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
8
84
83.65
31
Duration 3 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) )#
QTAC code 720102
QTAC code for provisional entry to the
Master of Dietetics Studies 729602
(2015 entry score OP 2/ Rank 97/ ATAR
97.00 / IB 39)
Delivery mode Internal
Mid-year intake Available to domestic
students only
Honours Available as an extra year of
study
International availability Yes (CRICOS
073759D; Honours CRICOS 073760M)
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences at UQ?
If you have a keen interest in exercise and
nutrition or are considering a career in
health, this is the degree for you. Exercise
and nutrition sciences offers a broad range
of career options both in Australia and
overseas and provides the foundations for
entry into a variety of clinical (where you
interact with clients) and non-clinical (no
client contact) postgraduate programs
such as dietetics, medicine, exercise
physiology, physiotherapy or sport and
recreation. If your goal is medicine, this
degree is a recommended entry pathway
into the UQ Doctor of Medicine as it
provides important foundations in the
biomedical sciences, including anatomy,
physiology and biochemistry. Keep your
career options open and tailor your degree
to suit your own interests. You will benefit
from our experienced, award-winning
teachers who have close networks with
industry, as well as access to the latest
developments and research in health,
exercise and nutrition.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences looks at the whole picture of
exercise, nutrition and the human body,
exploring everything from jogging to
low-carb diets, human movement and
athletic performance, right through to the
science of food. In your first year you will
learn the theory and practice of applied
sciences and human movement studies
to prepare for second year, when you
direct your studies towards your dream
career. You will study a wide variety of
subjects including human movement
sciences (such as exercise physiology,
biomechanics and motor control), nutrition
sciences (such as dietetics, metabolism
and food science), preventative health
(such as community and public health
nutrition, physical activity and health) and
applied sciences (such as biophysics,
chemistry and anatomy). We will give
you the foundations to start your career
in a diverse range of fields, continue
onto postgraduate study or move into an
honours program to pursue a research
area of interest. You will learn from some
of the country’s best in world-class labs
and health facilities.
Your future in Exercise and
Nutrition Sciences
Many graduates commonly combine
a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences with a postgraduate qualification
to prepare them for specialised careers,
while others use their skills to gain
employment within the exercise, fitness,
health and nutrition sectors. With further
study, this degree is your pathway into a
wide range of careers.
Clinical careers
• Dietitian or nutritionist: the Bachelor
of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is
a recommended pathway to study
dietetics at UQ: refer to Master of
Dietetics Studies on page 9.
• Medicine: the Bachelor of Exercise and
Nutrition Sciences is a recommended
pathway to study medicine at UQ. If
you receive a provisional place into the
Doctor of Medicine, this program is open
to you. If you don’t receive a provisional
place you can complete the Exercise
and Nutrition Sciences degree, sit the
GAMSAT exam and apply for graduate
entry into medicine.
Other clinical careers (after further study):
• exercise physiologist
• physiotherapist
• exercise or sport scientist
• speech pathologist
• audiologist
• occupational therapist.
Non-clinical careers (after further study):
• sport scientist
•health and physical education teacher
• sports coach
•health promotion officer or community
• health officer
• sport and recreation manager
•public health manager or researcher.
Your postgraduate options
The Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences can give you the foundations
to apply for entry into a range of
postgraduate and graduate entry degrees
such as:
• Master of Dietetics Studies
• Doctor of Medicine
• Master of Physiotherapy Studies
• M
aster of Clinical Exercise Physiology
• M
aster of Occupational Therapy Studies
• Master of Sports Coaching
• Master of Audiology Studies
• M
aster of Speech Pathology Studies
• Master of Health Economics
•Graduate Diploma in Education.
See page 50 for more information.
Honours is available as an additional
year of study should you wish to pursue
research in an area of interest.
Master of Dietetics Studies
You can fast-track your studies and
become a fully accredited dietitian in 4.5
years with a Bachelor of Exercise and
Nutrition Sciences/Master of Dietetics
Studies*. We will guarantee you a place
in the Master of Dietetics Studies when
you graduate from the Bachelor of
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, as long
as you have achieved an annual Grade
Point Average of 5.0 and completed the
necessary prerequisites. If you don’t
receive a provisional place in the Master
of Dietetics Studies you can complete
the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences and apply for the Master of
Dietetics Studies.
International students
Standard UQ English language proficiency
requirements apply for this degree. You
are required as an international student to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
MUHAMMAD
Malaysia
Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences graduate
“Taking what I have learnt from the
program I would like to go back to
Malaysia and help teach others about
the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Open discussion with the lecturer was
really helpful in improving my knowledge
and the practical activity has been fun. I
hope to one day be working closely with
the Department of Health in Malaysia
and to share my story and knowledge to
benefit other’s wellbeing.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
More information
For more information on Exercise and
Nutrition Sciences at UQ:
www.hmns.uq.edu.au
Email hmns@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 6240
*Provisional entry into the Bachelor of Exercise and
Nutrition Studies/Master of Dietetics Studies is only
available to domestic students
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Bachelor of
EXERCISE AND
SPORT SCIENCES
(HONOURS)
2015
Study Exercise and Sport Sciences at UQ and get hands-on, practical experience with 400
hours spent on placement during your exercise and sport sciences degree or 500 hours
placement if you study clinical exercise physiology.
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
5
91
90.85
34
Duration 4 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) #
QTAC code 729302 (Entry to the
Clinical Exercise Physiology major is
on the basis of grade point average at
the end of Year 1. Limited places are
available)
Delivery mode Internal
International availability Yes
(CRICOS 082624M)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements.
See www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Exercise and Sport
Sciences at UQ?
With an increasing emphasis on health
and being active in today’s society,
exercise and sports sciences is one of
the fastest growing careers in the world.
Exercise and sport sciences focuses on
understanding and enhancing human
movement and how the body reacts to
fitness and exercise, sports, recreational
and other intensive physical activites.
At UQ, our focus is preparing you for
a dynamic career and our extensive
practical placements program makes sure
you are job-ready when you graduate.
You will work with a range of clients from
children to elite athletes and learn in
professionally equipped biomechanics,
motor control, exercise physiology, and
strength and conditioning laboratories. All
our graduates are eligible for professional
accreditation with Exercise and Sports
Science Australia (ESSA)*.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport
Sciences (Honours) provides a strong
foundation in human movement and
exercise including anatomy, biomechanics,
motor control, exercise physiology,
exercise and sport psychology, physical
activity and health, sports medicine and
exercise prescription. In your third year
you can select electives to direct your
studies towards a specialisation of your
choice such as corporate and community
health, strength and conditioning, sports
performance or clinical exercise testing.
In your final year you will complete 400
hours of professional practice in institutes
or academies of sport, hospitals, private
practice and professional sporting teams,
as well as within our professionally
equipped exercise sciences labs and
clinics. This professional practice is what
will set you apart from other graduates, as
employers worldwide recognise the skills
and practical knowledge gained through
the outstanding teaching and facilities
available in exercise and sport sciences
at UQ. In your final year you will also
undertake a research project under the
guidance of an experienced researcher.
Clinical Exercise Physiology
major
After you finish your first year you may
be eligible to enter the Clinical Exercise
Physiology major which will give you
automatic accreditation with ESSA as a
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, as well as
accreditation as an exercise scientist.
There are limited places available in this
major and entry is based on Grade Point
Average (GPA) at the end of the first year.
As an accredited exercise physiologist you
will specialise in the science of exercise
and delivering exercise-based lifestyle and
behavioural programs for people at highrisk of developing, or with existing, chronic
and complex medical conditions and
injuries such as diabetes, cardiovascular
disease and depression. You will complete
more than 500 hours of clinical exercise
prescription and professional practice in
Queensland, or around Australia and the
world.
Your future in Exercise and
Sport Sciences
There are many career options in exercise
and sports sciences both in Australia and
overseas, including:
• clinical exercise physiologist
• exercise and sport scientist
•biomechanist
• cardiac scientist
• respiratory technician
• strength and conditioning coach
• health promotion officer
• sports development manager
• corporate health and fitness advisor
•community recreation and fitness officer
• sport and exercise science researcher.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Exercise and Sports Science Australia
(ESSA): membership open to graduates
and accreditation as an exercise scientist
is available. Clinical Exercise Physiologist
accreditation open to graduates of the
Clinical Exercise Physiology major.
Your postgraduate options
Coursework degrees are available in:
•clinical exercise physiology
•education
• sports coaching
•physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
•podiatry
• speech pathology
• graduate entry medicine.
See page 24 for more information.
Research degrees (MPhil and PhD) are also
available in your area of interest. See page
50 for details.
JAMES
Exercise and Sport
Sciences graduate
International students
Standard UQ English language proficiency
requirements apply for this degree. You
are required as an international student to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
More information
For more information on Exercise and
Sport Sciences at UQ:
www.hmns.uq.edu.au
Email hmns@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 6240
* Re-accreditation of this degree will be sought in 2015
“During high school I was highly
engaged in sporting activities: this
ignited my interest into the complexities
of the human body from a performance
and rehabilitative perspective. UQ
offers a very organised and supportive
environment for learning, along with
some of the best lecturers and facilities
in the world. My placement at the Sub
Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation
Service in Rockhampton was one
of the most rewarding experiences
of my time as a student; it offered
me the opportunity to work as an
integral member of a multidisciplinary
healthcare team to facilitate optimal
client outcomes. I have now extended
my studies and am completing a PhD in
Exercise Physiology.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Bachelor of
HEALTH SCIENCES
2015
Study Health Sciences at UQ for a practical degree that is the foundation to many exciting
careers in health. Health Sciences is a recommended undergraduate degree if your goal is to
study medicine at UQ.
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Health Sciences opens the door to a world
of career opportunities in health where
you can make a difference to the lives
of many. Study Health Sciences at UQ
for a pathway into clinical careers such
as medicine, dietetics and non-clinical
careers like public health, health promotion
and health services management. This
degree has been created in consultation
with the health industry, which means you
will learn the most relevant, up-to-date
theory and gain hands-on experience
to help you graduate job-ready. If your
goal is medicine, the Bachelor of Health
Sciences is a recommended pre-medical
degree as it gives you a comprehensive
overview of the biomedical sciences,
public health, health behaviours and the
healthcare system. You will learn from
some of the country’s leading experts in
health and our placement program in your
third year means you will graduate with the
practical skills and knowledge to pursue a
rewarding career in health.
Duration 3 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia and Herston
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA). (One
of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
recommended) #
QTAC code 729002
Delivery mode Internal
Mid-year intake Available
Honours Available as an extra year of
study
International availability Yes
(CRICOS 055897K; Honours CRICOS
058542B)
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
The Bachelor of Health Sciences will
give you the skills necessary for a career
in health and is the perfect foundation
degree if you want to do a clinical degree
in medicine or dietetics.
The degree incorporates study in
areas including biomedical sciences (e.g.
anatomy and physiology), public health,
preventative health (e.g. health promotion,
physical activity and nutrition), the business
of health (e.g. health systems management)
and professional practice (e.g. law and
ethics). It’s the most flexible health degree
available to prepare you for a clinical
or non-clinical career. In your third year
you will undertake 90 hours of practical
placement to gain hands-on, industry
experience.
Majors
You can study a major in:
• Health Promotion (see page 14)
• Nutrition (see page 15)
• Public Health (see page 15).
Your future in Health Sciences
Whether you want a clinical role, to prevent
illness in the community, or to work behind
the scenes in the business of health, this
degree is your pathway to a rewarding
career.
Non-clinical careers focus on preventing
illness and disease where you can use your
skills in the assessment, management,
planning and delivery of efficient, quality
healthcare, such as:
• health promotion officer, community
health officer, project officer
• health service manager or health
information officer in hospitals and
other healthcare facilities
• community health clinic manager
• community nutritionist
• public health manager
• public health researcher.
Clinical careers:
•Medicine: the Bachelor of Health
Sciences is a pathway to study medicine
at UQ and is open to students who
receive a provisional place in the Doctor
of Medicine. Students who don’t receive
a provisional place can complete the
Health Sciences degree and sit the
GAMSAT exam in their final year and
apply for graduate entry into medicine.
• Other clinical options: if you don’t
receive the OP required for direct entry
into your chosen clinical degree you can
study the Bachelor of Health Sciences
first and then undertake postgraduate
study to complete your clinical degree.
Alternatively, you can study Health
Sciences for one year and then re-apply
via QTAC for entry into your clinical
degree.
• Clinical careers (after further study)
include:
• occupational therapist
• speech pathologist
•audiologist
•physiotherapist
•nurse
• social worker.
•Doctor of Medicine
•Master of Dietetics Studies
•Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
•Master of Physiotherapy Studies
•Master of Speech Pathology Studies
•Master of Audiology Studies
•Master of Nursing Studies
•Master of Social Work Studies.
International students
Standard UQ English language proficiency
requirements apply for this degree. You
are required as an international student to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
Health Sciences graduate
More information
For further information on
Health Sciences at UQ:
www.sph.uq.edu.au/study
Email enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 5345
Your postgraduate options
•Honours is available as an additional year
of study
• Health Sciences graduates can continue
their chosen clinical career by applying
for entry into postgraduate/graduate
entry coursework degrees such as:
ZOE
“I was motivated to study Health
Sciences to help people manage
conditions such as food allergies or
diabetes through dietary means. I chose
to come to UQ for the facilities that the
campuses and Brisbane have to offer.
Between all the eating options and
24-hour libraries, I spent a lot of time on
campus. Now that I have finished my
degree, I am heading in the direction
of research, hoping to increase our
knowledge of how the food we eat
influences our physiology and vice
versa.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
* The Master of Public Health, Master of International
Public Health, Master of Health Economics and Master
of Epidemiology offer non-clinical career pathways. See
page 50 for more information.
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Bachelor of
HEALTH SCIENCES
MAJORS
BHlthSc Major
NUTRITION
Study UQ’s Bachelor of Health
Sciences Nutrition major and make a
positive impact on quality of life in our
society.
Why a Nutrition major in
Health Sciences at UQ?
The impact of food and nutrition on our
daily lives is one of the most popular health
topics in the world. From the obesity
epidemic to specialised diets that promote
health and wellbeing, the study of nutrition
and the food we eat are integral to the
health and longevity of our society. Study
a major in Nutrition at UQ and you will gain
a strong foundation in public health and
community nutrition, as well as a pathway
to apply for UQ’s Master of Dietetics
Studies.
What you will study
Human nutrition is a term used all over
the world and means the way food and
nutrients are found and used by people.
Study the Nutrition major at UQ to gain the
BHlthSc Major
skills and knowledge to work in community
nutrition, to educate the population to
make healthier eating choices and to
reduce the burden of diet-related disease.
You will study biomedical science,
nutrition, behavioural sciences, food
sciences and public health nutrition, as
well as work on practical placement one
day a week in your final year to put the
theory and knowledge you’ve learnt into
practice.
Your future with a Nutrition
major
A major in Nutrition leads to careers in
community nutrition and health, such as:
• community nutritionist in government
organisations and community health
• community nutritionist in private
organisations and non-profit agencies
• public health nutritionist
• health promotion officer
• policy officer
• program evaluator consultant.
Provisional entry to the
Master of Dietetics Studies
You can become a fully accredited
dietitian in 4.5 years with the Bachelor
of Health Sciences/Master of Dietetics
Studies. The Bachelor of Health Sciences
provides provisional entry into the Master
of Dietetics Studies (see page 51). If you
don’t get the OP needed for provisional
entry, you can complete the Bachelor of
Health Sciences Nutrition major and apply
to enter Dietetics when you graduate.
The Nutrition major gives you all the
prerequisite courses needed for entry to
the Master of Dietetics Studies, as well
as core knowledge in public health and
community nutrition.
More information
For further information on
Health Sciences at UQ:
www.sph.uq.edu.au/study
Email enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 5345
HEALTH PROMOTION
Study UQ’s Bachelor of Health
Sciences Health Promotion major and
make a difference to the health of our
community by reducing the growing
burden of chronic disease.
Why a Health Promotion major
in Health Sciences at UQ?
Health promotion is a rapidly growing
sector within the healthcare industry due to
the increase of chronic disease in today’s
society. Study the Health Promotion major
in the Bachelor of Health Sciences for a
career in health promotion and disease
prevention both in Australia and across
the world. We’ve created this degree in
consultation with the health industry, which
means you will learn the most relevant, upto-date theory and hands-on experience
to make sure you’re job-ready when you
graduate. You will learn from some of the
country’s leading experts in health and
health promotion, and our placement
program in your third year means you will
be more than qualified to start your career
when you finish your degree.
What you will study
In the Health Promotion major you will
learn how health services and programs
are designed and delivered to promote
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positive community health and prevent
disease and disability. You will learn how to
work with communities to promote health
and understand the role of health services,
health policy and healthcare decision
making, while examining the role of human
behaviour in the incidence, prevention and
progression of illness.
During the degree you will complete
foundation studies in health sciences
and learn how to apply this knowledge to
health promotion and health behaviours,
physical activity, nutrition and the planning
of health services. You will gain in-depth
knowledge and understanding of these
issues, the skills to analyse these situations
and develop programs to address them.
You will apply this knowledge in your third
year, where you will spend 90 hours on
placement in non-clinical health-related
organisations around metro and rural
Australia.
Your future with a Health
Promotion major
Health promotion graduates work in roles
that improve the health of the population and
reduce health inequities, such as:
• health promotion officer in government
and non-government organisations
• health promotion officer in health units,
community centres and non-profit
organisations
• community health officer
• health promotion internationally
• health promotion practitioner
• program evaluator and policy officer
• project officer and consultant.
Your postgraduate options
The Bachelor of Health Sciences provides
a broad overview of healthcare and gives
graduates the foundation for a career in
almost every aspect of the healthcare
industry. It’s an excellent pathway if you
want to keep your career options open
or you don’t gain direct entry into your
preferred clinical degree. The Health
Promotion major allows you to go on
to study a Master of Public Health or a
Master of International Public Health,
or progress to a clinical degree in allied
health, nursing or social work. See page
50 for more information.
More information
For further information on
Health Sciences at UQ:
www.sph.uq.edu.au/study
Email enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 5345
BHlthSc Major
PUBLIC HEALTH
UQ’s Bachelor of Health Sciences
Public Health major will allow you to
assess and manage public health
problems in Australia and around the
world.
Why a Public Health major in
Health Sciences at UQ?
Study the Public Health major in the
Bachelor of Health Sciences for a wide
range of career opportunities in health,
both in Australia and across the world.
Public Health professionals have the
knowledge and skills needed to define,
monitor, assess and manage public health
problems in our ever-changing world.
Public health is integral to the healthcare
industry and the health of communities
as it focuses on preventing disease,
prolonging life and promoting health.
It’s an excellent choice if you are keen
to pursue a clinical career in areas like
medicine, allied health or social work.
What you will study
The Public Health major will teach you
to measure, plan, manage and evaluate
health programs and services to prevent
illness and promote good health in
communities. You will study a wide range
of health disciplines including biomedical
sciences, public health, global health,
health research methods, health policy
and professional practice (e.g. health law
and ethics) and gain in-depth skills and
knowledge in health to bring about positive
changes in communities. You will apply this
knowledge in your third year, where you
will spend 90 hours on placement in nonclinical health-related organisations around
metro and rural Australia.
Your future with a Public
Health major
A major in Public Health offers a rewarding
career that will suit many people. Many of
our graduates go on to clinical programs
including medicine or allied health. Public
health graduates also work in government
and non-government organisations,
delivering high quality health services and
programs to the community, such as:
• public health officers
• community health officers
• policy officers
• program evaluators
• project officers
• consultants
• researchers.
Your postgraduate options
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with a
major in Public Health provides a broad
overview of health and gives graduates
the foundation for a career in almost every
aspect of the healthcare industry. Choose
this major if you want a clinical career
in areas such as medicine, allied health
or social work. If you’re interested in a
research career you can complete an extra
honours year. Or if you want to work in
global health, you can enrol in the Master
of International Public Health or do further
study in health policy, health economics or
health management.
More information
For further information on
Health Sciences at UQ:
www.sph.uq.edu.au/study
Email enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 5345
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Want to explore the different
jobs in Health?
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Discover careers and trends
Identify future job openings
See what you could earn
Find out more about the health
industry.
Then download UQ’s Ultimate Guide
to Health Jobs ebook at www.health.
uq.edu.au/careers or return the
postcard on the inside back cover
of this guide.
UQ OPEN DAY
Open Day is the perfect opportunity to experience UQ.
Find out about programs and courses, explore the
campus and facilities, meet staff and current students,
and enjoy the range of fun activities on offer.
Keep an eye out for other helpful guides
delivered to your inbox throughout the
year.
UQ Pharmacy
Sunday, 23 August 2015
• Hear how the UQ Pharmacy degree
opens many doors for students,
including a pathway to a medicine
degree
• Experience a guided tour of PACE,
the first precinct in Australia
dedicated to pharmacy education
• Find out how, as a “medication
expert”, pharmacists today play a
crucial role in medications advice
“Experience Day was very useful
in helping me understand what
it will be like to study pharmacy
at UQ. I will definately be putting
UQ as my first preference to study
pharmacy!” - Megan
2015 OPEN DAY
CAMPUS TOURS
Visit our website before the day for a
copy of the program, and to find out
how to get there.
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour
of UQ campuses and see our
facilities first-hand.
“The new facilities are amazing!
I can’t wait to commence
pharmacy at UQ next year.”
- David
You can also use our online planner to
ensure you get the most out of your day.
Don’t forget to download the app from
the App Store or Google Play store.
Scheduled campus tours are offered
daily during the Queensland school
holidays, or you can download a selfguided discovery tour map for visits
at any other time.
“I realised there are many different
aspects to pharmacy as a
profession and I am going to work
hard to raise my OP to ensure I can
study at PACE next year.” - Ellie
UQ Open Day
Email openday@uq.edu.au
http://youruq.com/openday
• Participate in hands-on lab activities
• Mingle at lunch with lecturers and
current students to find out more
about subject choices and career
options.
Register now at
www.uq.edu.au/
pharmacy/experienceday
UQ Pharmacy Experience Day
www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy/experienceday
Campus tours
Email school.liaison@uq.edu.au
Phone +617 3346 9649
www.uq.edu.au/campustours
ST LUCIA
Sunday, 2 August 2015
9am – 3pm
GATTON
Sunday, 16 August 2015
9.30am – 3pm
PHARMACY (PACE)
Sunday, 23 August 2015
10am - 2pm
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Bachelor of
HEALTH, SPORT AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(HONOURS)
2015
Study Health, Sport and Physical Education at UQ and you will complete more than 600
hours on placement during your degree so that you graduate with advanced knowledge and
practical skills to make you highly sought after by employers.
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Duration 4 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only*
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent), English (4, SA), one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) #
plus one of Maths A, B or C (4, SA)
QTAC code 729402
Delivery mode Internal
International availability Yes
(CRICOS 082625K)
Practicum placement Students
must also complete post-admission
requirements prior to starting
placements. See:
www.health.uq.edu.au/admissionreqs
*Part-time study is available, however, the
school practicum courses in Years 3 and 4
must be completed on a full-time basis
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Health, Sport and
Physical Education at UQ?
Health, sport and physical education
graduates are in high demand across the
world as society places more emphasis on
the need to be healthy and active. There
are many career opportunities which are
unique and diverse in both school and
non-school settings within Australia and
around the globe. Study Health, Sport
and Physical Education at UQ and you
will learn from award-winning teachers
who have written textbooks in the field.
Be rewarded with an internationallyrecognised degree that boasts an
exceptionally high graduate employment
rate. At UQ, our focus is preparing you for
a dynamic and successful career.
UQ’s Bachelor of Health, Sport and
Physical Education (Honours) is the only
degree in Queensland where you will
complete a supervised, full term (12 weeks)
of practical placement in fourth year so
you can hit the ground running when you
graduate. There are also opportunities
to gain teaching experience overseas
through international exchanges and work
placements. While you’re here you will learn
and train in Olympic-standard recreational
and sporting facilities at UQ and learn
from some of the best health and physical
education experts in the country.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Health, Sport and
Physical Education (Honours) will prepare
you for a career in health and physical
education as well as sport education and
related areas such as health promotion,
sports coaching, and recreation and
sports development. We focus on
problem-based learning and engaging
you in real-life situations. During the
degree you will gain a strong foundation
in the science of human movement
from a variety of perspectives, including
physiological, biomechanical, sociocultural, psychological, educational and
health.
In Years 3 and 4 you will learn how to
teach health, sport and physical activities
and put this into practice with placements
at schools and community environments.
In these placements you will work with
students in a variety of settings including
primary, secondary and special needs,
and your 12-week placement in Year 4 will
be within a school’s health and physical
education (HPE) department. We focus on
making your study fun, with lots of physical
activity and team work. In your final year
you will also undertake a research project
under the guidance of an experienced
researcher.
Your future in Health, Sport
and Physical Education
There are many career options both in
Australia and overseas in public or private
schools, sporting academies, institutes or
associations and outdoor education and
recreation centres, such as:
• health and physical education teacher
• sports coach
• corporate health officer
• outdoor educator
• recreation manager
• health promotion officer
• director of physical performance
• sports administrative officer
• sporting association executive director
• sporting association media liaison officer
• sports journalist
• sports academies and institutes – coach/
director of coaching
• junior science or maths teacher.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Queensland College of Teachers:
specialist teachers of physical education,
health education and junior science.
Your postgraduate options
• occupational therapy
• speech pathology
• public health
• graduate entry medicine: see page 26 for
more information.
Research degrees (MPhil and PhD) are
also available in your area of interest. See
page 50 for details.
International students
This degree requires a higher level of
English language proficiency than the UQ
minimum. The IELTS requirements are an
overall score of at least 7.5 with a score
of 7.0 in reading and writing and 8.0 in
speaking and listening. You are required
as an international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page 58
for more information.
More information
For further information on Health,
Sport and Physical Education at UQ:
www.hmns.uq.edu.au
Email hmns@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 6240
HOLLY
Health, Sport and Physical
Education student
“I have always had a love of sport, which
has led me to a professional career
playing cricket internationally. While I am
playing I wanted to set myself up to be
involved in sport later in life, which the
Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical
Education is giving me the skills and
experience to do. The program is
giving me the ability to fulfil my goal of
teaching the next generation all about
healthy habits and active lifestyles.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
Coursework degrees available in:
•education
• clinical exercise physiology
• sports coaching
•physiotherapy
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Bachelor of
HUMAN SERVICES
2015
Study Human Services at UQ and get hands-on, practical experience so you will graduate
confident and job-ready with 500 hours spent on placement during your degree. UQ’s
Bachelor of Human Services offers you a unique opportunity to combine in-depth study in
your area of interest with practical skills and techniques in human services.
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Human Services is a rapidly growing
industry with excellent employment
opportunities in a range of services
including government departments
such as Child Safety Services, and
in community and church-based
organisations in both Australia and
overseas. Study Human Services at
UQ and you will receive the theory and
practical knowledge for a challenging
and rewarding career that addresses
important social issues. You will learn from
award-winning lecturers and researchers
who are recognised as leaders in the field
and gain invaluable hands-on, practical
experience that will give you the skills
and understanding to start your career in
Human Services upon graduation.
Duration 3 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA) #
QTAC code 746201
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Available as an additional year
of study
International availability Yes (CRICOS
058266F)
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
This degree offers you the unique
opportunity of combining study in your
field of interest with practical skills and
knowledge about the Human Services
industry. You can study up to eight
courses in your preferred field and
have this recognised as a major when
you graduate. Your major is combined
with skill-based courses and hands-on
experience so you will graduate job-ready
and well positioned to make a significant
difference in your chosen profession.
Your placement will see you assigned
to an organisation where you will get the
chance to apply the knowledge you’ve
learnt in your studies to gain firsthand,
practical experience in the human services
industry. These practical placements often
lead to employment opportunities after
graduation.
Majors include:
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Studies: learn from Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander teachers as well as nonIndigenous staff who work closely with
these communities
• Applied Psychology: study the
application of psychology in areas
such as mental health, the workplace,
education or sport
•Criminology: learn to examine crime
and its regulation in the context of social,
economic and political shifts in our
society
• Peace and Conflict Studies:
understand the causes of political conflict
and pathways to peaceful solutions
•Sociology: study social change, modern
society and culture, social institutions
and the relationship between people and
the environment
• Public Policy: study institutions and
processes involved in governance
including the social, economic and
ideological forces that contribute to the
making of public policy.
Your future in Human Services
International students
Human Services prepares you for a range
of exciting careers such as:
• community corrections officer
(Department of Justice and AttorneyGeneral)
• youth development officer
• youth worker
• youth outreach and information worker
• child safety support officer
• community development officer
• community worker
• case manager
• case worker
• project officer
• program coordinator
• outreach worker.
Standard UQ English language proficiency
requirements apply for this degree. You
are required as an international student to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
Your postgraduate options
• Honours is available as an additional year
of study
• Human Services graduates can become
fully qualified social workers after 18
months of study through UQ’s Master of
Social Work Studies
• Postgraduate coursework study in
counselling and other related fields
• Research higher degrees (MPhil
and PhD) in your area of interest are
also available. See page 50 for more
information.
More information
For further information on
Human Services at UQ:
www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Emailnmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2068
ANTHEA
Human Services student
“When I first graduated from high school
I was a little confused about which
area I wanted to study. After a bit of
travelling my eyes were opened to the
importance of equality in our society
which led me to a new-found passion in
empowerment for women. I loved many
of my courses, however, two that stood
out were Social policy and Community
development as they were fascinating
and very insightful. I would absolutely
recommend this program to anyone
considering it as it has opened up so
many pathways for me!”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Dual degree / Bachelors of
HUMAN SERVICES /
ARTS
2015
Study UQ’s Bachelors of Human Services / Arts and you will graduate with two degrees to
expand your career opportunities in an industry that’s constantly expanding. During your
studies you will receive hands-on, practical experience with 500 hours spent on placement
during your degree.
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Duration 4 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA) #
QTAC code 746301
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Available as an additional year
of study
International availability Yes (CRICOS
073262G)
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
Why Human Services / Arts
at UQ?
Human Service practitioners help
everyday people in need. Professional
practice in human services is complex,
challenging and very rewarding as it’s
about making a real difference in people’s
lives and building a better world. It’s a
rapidly growing industry with excellent
employment opportunities in a range
of services including government
departments such as Child Safety
Services, and in community and churchbased organisations in both Australia and
overseas.
Study Human Services / Arts at UQ and
you will graduate with two degrees after
just four years of full-time study. You will
receive the theory and practical knowledge
for a challenging and rewarding career that
addresses important social issues. The
Bachelor of Arts component allows you to
choose from a wide variety of majors to
either complement your human services
studies or broaden your knowledge
in another field to expand your career
opportunities. Throughout the dual degree,
you will learn from award-winning lecturers
and researchers who are recognised as
leaders in the field and gain invaluable
hands-on, practical experience that will give
you the skills and understanding to start
your career in human services.
What you will study
Majors include:
You will learn about social issues and
how they occur, as well as the theory,
professional ethics and values that are the
foundation of human services. In order to
develop your skills and abilities, you will
undertake two professional placements
in community-based human service
agencies. These work placements help
secure employment for many students
and meet the accreditation guidelines
of the Australian Institute of Welfare and
Community Workers Inc.
This dual degree gives you the unique
opportunity to combine an in-depth study
into your field of interest with practical skills
and knowledge about the human services
industry.
You can choose from a wide variety of
majors available through UQ’s reputable
Arts program to either complement your
human services studies or broaden your
knowledge in another field. Throughout
the degree you will undertake a range of
skill-based courses and receive hands-on
experience to broaden your knowledge
and skills and be well positioned to make
a significant difference in your chosen
profession. Your placement will see you
assigned to an organisation where you
will apply the knowledge you’ve learnt in
your studies to gain firsthand, practical
experience.
The dual degree will allow you to choose
an extended major, a second major (45
options available) or create your own
combination of majors and minors. Majors
include:
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Studies: learn from Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander teachers as well as nonIndigenous staff who work closely with
these communities
• Applied Psychology: study the
application of psychology in areas such
as mental health, workplace, education
or sport
•Criminology: learn to examine crime
and its regulation in the context of social,
economic and political shifts in our
society
• Peace and Conflict Studies:
understand the causes of political conflict
and pathways to peaceful solutions
•Sociology: study social change, modern
society and culture, social institutions
and the relationship between people and
the environment
•Public Policy: studies institutions and
processes involved in governance,
including the social, economic and
ideological forces that contribute to the
making of public policy.
Your future in Human
Services/Arts
The Bachelor of Human Services/Arts
prepares you for a range of exciting
careers paths including:
• community corrections
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•Indigenous communities
• child and family welfare
• mental health
• services for the older population
• community development
• housing and homelessness services
• women’s services
• counselling and personal support
• working with refugees and immigrants.
Your postgraduate options
• Honours is available as an additional year
of study in either the Human Services or
Arts fields
• Human Services graduates can become
fully qualified social workers after 18
months study through UQ’s Master of
Social Work Studies
• Postgraduate coursework study is
available in counselling, arts and other
related fields
• Research higher degrees (MPhil and
PhD) are also available in your area
of interest, see page 50 for more
information.
International students
Standard UQ English language proficiency
requirements apply for this degree. You
are required as an international student to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
More information
For further information on Human
Services / Arts at UQ:
www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Emailnmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2068
MONIQUE LYNN
Human Services/Arts graduate
“I initially decided upon my dual degree
when I discovered that I could major
in Criminology. I found that the values
of the Human Services component
complement those of Criminology which
offered me the opportunity to think
more broadly and critically analyse the
ideas, discussions and research in this
field. The best advice I could pass onto
a new student is to pick an area which
interests you and you are passionate
about and from there you will develop
your skills and find your niche. Follow
things that interest you and be open
to them leading you to new directions
which you may not have initially
thought of.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Doctor of
MEDICINE (MD)
2015
Study Medicine at UQ and you will join the largest and one of the best medical schools in
Australia. With more than 3500 hours of clinical placement during your degree, you will gain
hands-on experience, advanced skills and knowledge to help you graduate well-prepared
for a successful medical career.
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
Why Medicine at UQ?
1*
99*
99.00
42
UQ is one of the top four medical schools
in Australia. The UQ School of Medicine
has seen more than 12,000 highly skilled
doctors graduate who are well equipped
to meet today’s medical challenges.
Our graduates are world-class and, with
clinical schools outside Australia including
the USA and Brunei, more than 80 per
cent of students complete an elective
overseas. Early patient contact and clinical
training will help you develop advanced
clinical skills and medical knowledge.
The curriculum has been developed to
capture the enthusiasm and maturity of our
graduate entrants and help them become
highly skilled medical graduates capable of
undertaking the variety of career options
open to them worldwide.
Duration 4 years full-time
Location St Lucia in Years 1 and 2
and Clinical Schools in Years 3 and 4
QTAC code 721302 (Unencumbered)
721402 (Bonded medical place)
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Not applicable
International availability Yes
(CRICOS 080921G)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements.
See www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs
* Not all applicants on this OP/Rank/ATAR/IB were offered a place.
It is strongly recommended that you take some
biomedical science courses in your first degree
to adequately prepare for your studies. A
minimum suggested study plan of appropriate
preparation would include second year
university level courses in Anatomy, Physiology
and Biochemistry. See som.uq.edu.au for more
information on recommended pathways.
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What you will study
In Phase One, the first two years of the
program, you will gain a strong foundation
of knowledge, research, training and skills
in preparation for clinical practice. Phase
Two (Years 3 and 4) is the clinical practice
phase with 10 core clinical rotations. Early
patient contact and clinical training will
equip you with advanced clinical skills,
research and medical knowledge and
ensure you will be ready for a rewarding
career when you graduate. We focus on
case-based and group learning, where
you will work cooperatively on a carefully
planned series of patient-centred problems
designed to highlight principles and issues
in health and disease. The program’s key
features include the simultaneous learning
of clinical, biological and social sciences,
and incorporates a focus on ethics and
professional development, lifelong learning
approaches, communication skills,
information technology and computing
skills.
Your future in Medicine
Medical practitioners work in a variety of
areas including private practice, public
health, academia and teaching, research,
aid organisations, the defence forces or a
combination of the following:
• medical specialisations in academia
• accident and emergency
•anaesthesia
•dermatology
• general practice
• intensive care
• medical administration
• general medicine
•cardiology
• obstetrics and gynaecology
• occupational medicine
•ophthalmology
•paediatrics
•pathology/histopathology/microbiology
•psychiatry
•radiology
• rehabilitation medicine
• sexual health
• sports medicine
• surgery (general, neurosurgery, etc).
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Medical Board of Australia
• Specialist college registration with further
study, training and successful admission.
Entry requirements
• Doctor of Medicine Provisional
Entry for School Leavers guarantees
a place in the MD at UQ, subject to
completion of any UQ bachelor degree
(subject to meeting prerequisites) within
the minimum time permitted with an
overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
of 5.0. Applicants must have Year
12 (or equivalent) English, OP 1 (or
equivalent) and complete Year 12 and
the Undergraduate Medicine and Health
Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) in the
year of application. See www.umat.acer.
edu.au
• Doctor of Medicine Direct Entry for
Graduates must achieve a GPA of 5
in latest degree (minimum three year
bachelor degree) and successfully
complete the Graduate Medical School
Admissions Test (GAMSAT). See
www.gamsat.acer.edu.au
Supplementary information
Alternative entry for Indigenous
students: special entry scheme to
increase participation of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander students studying
medicine. See www.atsis.uq.edu.au/
applying-to-uni
The Bonded Medical Places Scheme:
Australian Government initiative to address
doctor shortage outside metropolitan areas
across Australia. Twenty-five per cent of
all Commonwealth Supported Places are
allocated to the scheme. If you accept an
offer under this scheme you will commit to
working in an area of workplace shortage
for a period of time after completing
your degree. See www.health.gov.au/
bmpscheme
Rural background students (RBS):
Australian Government Initative to improve
access to medical services within rural
Australia. Twenty-five per cent of places
each year will be designated to applicants
from a rural background. You will be
eligible for consideration if you have spent
at least five years living in a rural Australian
area since beginning primary school, as
determined by the Australian Standard
Geographical Classification – Remoteness
Area system. See www.uq.edu.au/study/
admissions
International students
See www.uq.edu.au/internationalstudents for entry requirements and
application details.
More information
SARAH
Medicine graduate
“UQ’s reputation for excellence, coupled
with student opportunities and friendly
campus life, made it my first and only
preference for medicine after finishing
school. UQ has given me opportunities
to travel as part of my study and I
spent six weeks in Tanzania during
my first year. Most of all, I enjoyed the
extra-curricular opportunities that UQ
provides. Volunteering, participating in
various clubs and the vibrant campus
atmosphere really make the university
experience.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
For further information on Medicine at UQ:
www.som.uq.edu.au
Emailadmissions@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2203
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Bachelor of
MIDWIFERY
Study Midwifery at UQ and get hands-on, practical experience with more than 1000 clinical
hours spent on placement during your degree. Start your clinical placement in your first
semester of study, so you graduate highly skilled, confident and ready for a rewarding career
as a midwife.
The Bachelor of Midwifery can also be undertaken as a dual degree with a Bachelor of
Nursing.
2015
South East Qld Clinical Schools
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
3
95
94.95
37
2015
Mater Clinical Schools
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
3*
96*
95.95
38
Duration 3 years full-time. An
accelerated limited offering of 2.5 years
is available by undertaking a summer
semester at the end of Year 2 for
graduation in July of Year 3
Location See Location
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) #
QTAC code
South East Qld Clinical Schools 728102
Mater Clinical School 728402
Why Midwifery at UQ?
Midwifery is an exciting, challenging
and rewarding career in which you can
celebrate the very essence of human life.
Midwives offer care to women during
pregnancy, labour and birth, and after
their baby is born. Study Midwifery at
UQ and you will start your practical
experience in the fifth week of your
first semester, which means you will be
more than ready to step into a midwifery
career when you graduate. Our balance
of clinical practice and academic theory
means Midwifery at UQ is held in high
regard professionally. We’ve developed
the degree in consultation with the health
and midwifery industry, so you will learn
the most relevant, up-to-date theory and
hands-on practical experience to help
you be job-ready when you graduate.
You can also gain a competitive edge by
graduating six months early if you choose
the accelerated 2.5 year option.
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Available as an extra year of
study
International availability Yes (CRICOS
058541C)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements.
See www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs
*Not all applicants on this OP/Rank/ATAR/IB
were offered a place
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Our innovative model of clinical practice
means you will gain hands-on, real
experience from the earliest stages of
your degree. You can choose a clinical
school where you will be based three days
a week and learn in small groups. We’ve
structured the degree so that your learning
is focused around integrated problem
solving so you can apply your clinical
knowledge and theoretical understanding
in a variety of contexts. Add this to the
extensive practical experience you will
receive from your first semester of study,
and you will graduate fully equipped and
confident to start your career as a midwife.
Once you successfully finish the degree,
you will be eligible to apply for registration
as a midwife through the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia. An Honours
year can also be done once your bachelor
degree is completed.
The Bachelor of Midwifery can also
be undertaken in a dual degree with the
Bachelor of Nursing. See page 30 for
details.
Location
The degree is delivered through small
group teaching three days a week at
clinical schools, with lectures one day a
week at a UQ location which will include
St Lucia and Woolloongabba. You will
nominate your preference for a clinical
school when you complete your QTAC
application form:
• QTAC code (South East Qld Clinical
Schools) 728102
• QTAC code (Mater Clinical School)
728402.
Clinical schools are subject to final
approval. Every effort is made to place
students in their preferred location
which may include a travel radius of up
to 90 minutes due to public transport
connections. Costs associated with travel
and possible loss of income over this
period will not be reimbursed.
What you will learn at clinical
school
During your degree, you will be given
the opportunity to experience “follow
throughs”. This means you will be involved
in an ongoing relationship with expectant
mothers, beginning with the initial contact
in early pregnancy through to the time
during and immediately after the birth in
both community and hospital settings.
This unique opportunity will allow you
to experience continuity with individual
women through pregnancy, labour, birth
and the postnatal period.
Your future in Midwifery
A career in midwifery will allow you to
work in a variety of maternity and neonatal
settings including:
• public, private or community healthcare
• clinical practice in metropolitan, regional,
rural or remote settings in both Australia
and overseas
• academia/clinical teaching
• health research
• health service management
• aid organisations.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
registration as a midwife
• Australian College of Midwives.
Your postgraduate options
• Honours available as an additional year
of study
• Postgraduate coursework study is
available in Midwifery. See page 48 for
more information
• Research degrees (MPhil and PhD) are
also available in your area of interest. See
page 50 for details.
International students
This degree requires a higher level of
English language proficiency than the
UQ minimum. The IELTS requirements
are an overall score of at least 7.0 with a
score of 7.0 in reading, writing, speaking
and listening. You are required as an
international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page 58
for more information.
Important information
Carriers of blood-borne transmissible
viruses (e.g. Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and
HIV) are not eligible to study this degree.
Students must also complete postadmission requirements prior to clinical
placement, see www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs for more information.
More information
For further information on Midwifery at UQ:
www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Emailnmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2068
KATE
Midwifery graduate
“Prior to commencing study I
volunteered at a maternity hospital in
Sri Lanka for six weeks. This experience
was invaluable and provided me with
the drive and motivation to apply to UQ.
It was exciting and rewarding journey to
complete my degree and I have become
very passionate about supporting
women throughout their pregnancy,
birth and postnatal period. While
studying I was lucky enough to secure
a placement at Ipswich hospital for the
three years of my degree within the
maternity department. I am now working
as a Registered Midwife at Ipswich
Hospital and am looking forward to
consolidating my skills and knowledge
throughout my graduate year.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Bachelor of
NURSING
UQ’s Bachelor of Nursing is highly regarded by the health industry in Australia and overseas
due to its extensive practical experience throughout the entire degree. Get hands-on
experience with your clinical placement, starting from your first semester. You will complete
more than 1000 hours on placement during your degree.
The Bachelor of Nursing can also be undertaken as a dual degree with a Bachelor of
Midwifery.
2015
South East Qld Clinical Schools
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
8*
85*
84.70
31
2015
Mater Clinical Schools
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
7*
88*
87.80
32
Duration 3 years full-time. An
accelerated limited offering of 2.5 years
is available by undertaking a summer
semester at the end of Year 2
Location See Location
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) #
QTAC code
South East Qld Clinical Schools 728002
Mater Clinical School 728502
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Available on completion of
Bachelor degree (one year full-time or
part-time equivalent) as an extra year
of study
International availability Yes (CRICOS
050456J)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements.
See www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs
*Not all applicants on this OP/Rank/ATAR/IB
were offered a place
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Nursing at UQ?
Nursing is an exciting, diverse and
rewarding career in which you can make a
true difference in people’s lives. Qualified
nurses are always in high demand and
there’s a wide range of career options,
from working in public or private
hospitals to community healthcare, aid
organisations and regional healthcare.
Study Nursing at UQ and you will start
your practical experience in the fifth week
of your first semester, which means you
will be ready to confidently step into a
nursing career upon graduation. Nursing
at UQ is held in high regard within industry,
due to the balance of clinical practice and
academic theory in the degree. You will
be taught by our practising clinicians who
have a wealth of nursing experience, and
you will have lectures one day and clinical
placement three days a week. We’ve
developed this degree in consultation with
the health and nursing industry, which
means you will learn the most relevant,
up-to-date theory and receive hands-on
experience to help you be job-ready when
you graduate. You can also give yourself
a competitive edge by graduating six
months early if you choose the accelerated
2.5 year option.
What you will study
Our innovative model of clinical practice
means you will gain hands-on, real
experience from the earliest stages of
your degree. You can preference a clinical
school where you will be based three days
a week and learn in small groups. We’ve
structured the degree so that your learning
is focused around integrated problem
solving so you can apply your clinical
knowledge and theoretical understanding
in a variety of contexts. Add this to the
extensive practical experience you will
receive from your first semester of study,
and you will graduate confident to start
your career as a nurse. You can undertake
an Honours year once your bachelor
degree is completed if you wish.
The Bachelor of Nursing can also be
undertaken in a dual degree with the
Bachelor of Midwifery degree. See page 30
for details.
Location
The degree is delivered through small
group teaching three days a week at
clinical schools, with lectures one day a
week at a UQ location which will include
St Lucia and Woolloongabba. You will
nominate your preference for a clinical
school when you complete your QTAC
application form:
• QTAC code (South East Qld Clinical
Schools) 728002
• QTAC code (Mater Clinical School)
728502.
Clinical schools are subject to final
approval. Every effort is made to place
students in their preferred location
which may include a travel radius of up
to 90 minutes due to public transport
connections. Costs associated with travel
and possible loss of income over this
period will not be reimbursed.
What you will learn at clinical
school
You will learn how to conduct patient
assessments in pain and nutrition, as
well as taking vital signs. You will also
learn general patient care, including
patient hygiene and management of the
ill, and then progress to administration of
medication and advanced nursing skills.
You can select specialist areas for your
fifth semester, including accident and
emergency units, paediatrics, mental
health and rural nursing including the
Royal Flying Doctor Service and perioperative nursing.
Your future in Nursing
A career in nursing enables you to work in
various healthcare settings including:
• public, private or community
• clinical practice (metropolitan and rural)
• research, academia and clinical teaching
• medical/surgical nursing
• aged care and community
• critical care and emergency
• drug and alcohol nursing or education
• mental health
• public health nursing or education
• peri-operative
• paediatrics and child health.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
registration as a nurse
• Royal College of Nursing Australia
• UQ Nursing graduates can also apply for
registration in Canada.
Your postgraduate options
• Honours available as an additional year
of study
• Postgraduate coursework study is
available in mental health nursing,
nurse practitioner studies and specialist
nursing fields such as aged care,
children, chronic disease, pallative care,
paediatric/neonatal intensive care, rural
and remote nursing
• Research higher degrees (MPhil and
PhD) are also available in your area
of interest. See page 50 for more
information.
International students
This degree requires a higher level of
English language proficiency than the UQ
minimum. The IELTS requirements are an
overall score of at least 7.0 with a score
of 7.0 in reading, writing, speaking and
listening. As an international student you
are required to complete the degree on
a full-time basis. See page 58 for more
information.
Important information
Carriers of blood-borne transmissible
viruses (e.g. Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
and HIV) have limited practice options
available for this degree. Students must
complete post-admission requirements
prior to clinical placement, for more
information see www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs
VINCENT
Nursing graduate
“I chose the Bachelor of Nursing for its
fast-paced working environment and the
high level of job satisfaction. The handson practical work ensured that I was
always thinking on my feet and learning
from the many varied health situations.
My most treasured experience from
studying at UQ was the nursing trip to
Cambodia in my second year of study.
It provided me with a chance to utilise
everything we had learnt to date in the
public environment while also opening
my eyes to the health challenges a third
world country experiences.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
More information
For further information on
Nursing at UQ:
www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Emailnmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2068
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Dual degree / Bachelors of
NURSING / MIDWIFERY
UQ’s Bachelors of Nursing / Midwifery give you extensive practical experience to let you
graduate with two degrees from one of Australia’s leading nursing schools. Get hands-on
experience with your clinical placement, starting from your first semester. You will complete
more than 1000 hours on placement during your degree.
2015
South East Qld Clinical Schools
OP
RANK
3*
95*
ATAR
94.95
IB
37
2015
Mater Clinical Schools
OP
RANK
ATAR
IB
2*
98*
98.00
40
Duration 4 years full-time. An
accelerated limited offering of 3.5 years
is available by undertaking a summer
semester
Location See Location
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) #
QTAC code
South East Qld Clinical Schools 728202
Mater Clinical School 728602
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Available as an extra year of
study
International availability Yes (CRICOS
062637E)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements.
See www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs
*Not all applicants on this OP/Rank/ATAR/IB
were offered a place
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Nursing/Midwifery
at UQ?
Nursing and midwifery are exciting, diverse
and rewarding careers where you can
make a true difference in people’s lives.
Study Nursing/Midwifery at UQ and you
will start your practical experience in the
fifth week of your first semester, giving you
the hands on experience necessary for
your Nursing/Midwifery career. Nursing/
Midwifery at UQ is held in high regard
professionally, due to the balance of
clinical practice and academic theory
in the degree. You will be taught by our
practising clinicians who have a wealth of
nursing and midwifery experience, and
you will have lectures one day and clinical
placement three days a week. We’ve
developed this degree in consultation
with health industry professionals, which
means you will learn the most relevant,
up-to-date theory and receive handson experience to help you be job-ready
when you graduate. You can also gain
a competitive edge by graduating six
months early if you choose the accelerated
3.5 year option. That’s two degrees in just
3.5 years!
What you will study
Our innovative model of clinical practice
means you will gain hands-on, real
experience from the earliest stages of
your degree. In the first three years your
lectures and problem-based tutorials will
be incorporated with clinical experience
in your chosen clinical school. In your
final year you will undertake an extensive
clinical placement, exposing you to a
specialty area of midwifery and midwifery
practice and the opportunity to refine
your skills to meet national competency
standards for nurses and midwives. The
problem-based learning model that’s a key
feature of the Nursing/Midwifery degrees
is also carried into the dual degree, and
is informed by international best practice
and industry experts to respond to current
national and global population health
challenges.
What you will learn at clinical
school
Location
Your future in Nursing and
Midwifery
The degree is delivered through small
group teaching three days a week at
clinical school, with lectures one day a
week at a UQ location which will include
St Lucia and Woolloongabba. You will
nominate your preference for a clinical
school when you complete your QTAC
application form:
• QTAC code (South East Qld Clinical
Schools) 728202
• QTAC code (Mater Clinical School)
728602.
Clinical schools are subject to final
approval. Every effort is made to place
students in their preferred location
which may include a travel radius of up
to 90 minutes due to public transport
connections. Costs associated with travel
and possible loss of income over this
period will not be reimbursed.
The dual degree has been specifically
designed to give you a broad set of
skills in nursing and midwifery. You will
graduate well-prepared and ready to work
in both midwifery and nursing including
public health and education, rural and
community hospitals, tertiary centres
and other services that require a health
professional who is both a registered
nurse and a registered midwife.
As a registered nurse and midwife, you
can work as a nurse and a midwife either
independently or together in a variety of
areas including:
• public, private or community healthcare
• clinical practice (metropolitan and rural)
• maternity and neo-natal care
• academia/clinical teaching or research
• health research
• health service management
• defence forces
• Australian and international aid
organisations.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
registration as a nurse and midwife
• Australian College of Midwives
• Royal College of Nursing Australia.
Your postgraduate options
• Honours available as an additional
year of study in either the Nursing or
Midwifery fields
• Postgraduate coursework study is
available in midwifery, mental health
nursing, nurse practitioner studies and
other specialist nursing areas
• Research degrees (MPhil and PhD) are
also available in your area of interest. See
page 50 for details.
International students
This degree requires a higher level of
English language proficiency than the
UQ minimum. The IELTS requirements
are an overall score of at least 7.0 with a
score of 7.0 in reading, writing, speaking
and listening. You are required as an
international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page 58
for more information.
Important information
If you are a carriers of blood-borne
transmissible viruses (e.g. Hepatitis B,
Hepatitis C and HIV) you are not eligible to
study this dual degree. Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to clinical placement, for more
information see www.health.uq.edu.au/
admissionreqs
HIKARI
Japan
Nursing/Midwifery student
“There are a lot of unique learning
opportunities to students due to the
many connections UQ has with other
facilities and organisations. We have the
novelty of being able to participate in
practicums from first semester of first
year and I really enjoy interacting with
clients in the hospital as well as in the
community. I feel that early practicums,
the guest speakers at lectures, and
Problem Based Learning (PBL) all feed
the individual’s curiosity to learn more.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
More information
For further information on
Nursing and Midwifery at UQ:
www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Emailnmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2068
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Bachelor of
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(HONOURS)
2015
UQ’s Bachelor of Occupational Therapy has a global reputation for its high quality graduates
and long tradition of teaching and research excellence. Study Occupational Therapy at UQ
and get hands-on, practical experience with more than 1000 hours spent on placement
during your degree.
OP
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3*
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Duration 4 years full-time
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) #
QTAC code 724002
Delivery mode Internal
International availability Yes (CRICOS
082621C)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements. See
www.health.uq.edu.au/admissionreqs
*Not all applicants on this OP/Rank were
offered a place
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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What is Occupational
Therapy?
Why Occupational Therapy
at UQ?
Your future in Occupational
Therapy
Occupational Therapists help people
of all ages to improve their quality of
life and overcome factors which affect
their everyday activities. They use
assessment and treatment to develop,
recover or maintain the daily living and
work skills of people affected by injury
or illness, psychological or emotional
difficulties, developmental delays or
ageing. Occupational therapists focus on
working with individual clients to identify
and eliminate environmental barriers to
independence and participation in daily
activities. They do this through a range of
treatment strategies designed to enhance
the client’s ability, such as modifying the
task or environment, skill development
and / or education.
Occupational therapists often work
closely with professionals in physiotherapy,
speech pathology, education, nursing,
social work and within the community.
Study UQ’s Bachelor of Occupational
Therapy (Honours) and you will learn from
leaders in the industry and graduate with a
degree that is highly regarded in Australia
and around the world. You will get handson, practical experience which will allow
you to graduate well prepared and skilled
to start your occupational therapy career
and make a difference to the lives of
others. To ensure you are competent you
will experience more than 1000 hours on
placement during your degree.
There are many career options both in
Australia and overseas, including:
• public and private hospitals
• community health centres and agencies
• rehabilitation units (medical, psychiatric,
vocational)
• primary and secondary schools
• private practice
• industrial and government institutions
• nursing homes
• psychiatric clinics and hostels
• residential and rehabilitation centres for
people with intellectual disabilities
• research institutions.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
(Honours) combines a balance of theory
and clinical practice to prepare you for
a rewarding career. During your studies
you will learn theoretical and practical
studies in occupational therapy, combined
with biological and behavioural sciences.
In second year you will develop this
knowledge and apply theory to practical
problems of occupational therapy. In your
third year you will focus on occupational
therapy techniques, with clinical practice
in teaching units in hospitals, schools,
private practice and community health
agencies. Clinical practice continues into
your final year, where you will also examine
professional issues and evidence-based
practice in occupational therapy. You will
also undertake studies in statistics and
research techniques.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Australian Association of Occupational
Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• World Federation of Occupational
Therapists.
Your postgraduate options
• Research degrees (MPhil and PhD) are
also available in your area of interest. See
page 50 for details.
• Postgraduate coursework study is
available at master and doctoral levels.
See page 48.
International students
This degree requires a higher level of
English language proficiency than the
UQ minimum. The IELTS requirements
are an overall score of at least 7.0 with a
minimum score of 7.0 in reading, writing,
speaking and listening. You are required
as an international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page
58 for more information.
More information
For further information on
Occupational Therapy at UQ:
www.shrs.uq.edu.au
Email enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 4506
ROXANNE
Occupational Therapy
graduate
“From an early age I have always
wanted to be in a profession which
benefits others, and I could not think
of anything more rewarding than
improving someone’s independence.
Since studying Occupational Therapy
at UQ I have discovered that there are
many different areas which you can
specialise in-which I was lucky enough
to experience whilst on placement –
including acute wards (e.g. medical,
cardiac and surgical), children’s mental
health and outpatient therapy. I now
have secured a graduate position at the
Princess Alexandra Hospital and can
honestly say I love going to work.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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PHARMACY
EXPERIENCE
DAY
Experience a day in the
life of a UQ Pharmacy
student on Sunday, 23
August 2015.
Bachelor of
PHARMACY
(HONOURS)
Register now at
www.uq.edu.au/
pharmacy/experienceday
2015
Study Pharmacy at UQ and get hands-on, practical experience with 385 hours spent on
placement during your degree to give you the knowledge and skills to graduate ready to
start your pharmacy career. UQ is the highest ranking Australian university with a Bachelor of
Pharmacy program*.
OP
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Why Pharmacy at UQ?
International availability Yes (CRICOS
082626J)
UQ’s School of Pharmacy is the largest
and longest-established in Queensland,
with more than 50 years of teaching
and research excellence and a global
network of more than 5000 graduates.
Study Pharmacy at UQ and you will learn
at the $100 million Pharmacy Australia
Centre of Excellence (PACE) which is
dedicated to pharmacy education and
research. PACE is located in Queensland’s
world-class biomedical science precinct
at Woolloongabba. Our graduates are at
the forefront of the pharmacy profession
and form a committee of industry leaders
from community and hospital pharmacy.
UQ Pharmacy also has one of the
highest graduate employment rates of
any bachelor degree in Australia**, and is
your pathway to a rewarding and exciting
career.
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
What you will study
Duration 4 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia and PACE
(Woolloongabba)
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), Maths B (4,
SA) and Chemistry (4, SA) #
QTAC code 725002
Delivery mode Internal
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
combines a balance of theory and
clinical education to prepare you for
a dynamic career. During the degree
you will complete foundation studies in
pharmacy, chemistry, biology, physiology
and anatomy, learn about over-the-counter
medications, the Australian health system
and community pharmacy practice. You
will study the legislation that governs the
industry, how drugs act on the human
body, learn how to dispense prescriptions,
and from your first year you will develop
important counselling skills in one of the
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School’s six simulated pharmacies. You
will also experience the latest advances
in pharmacy technology when you try
our medicines dispensing robot. As well
as strengthening your skills in the use
of medicines to assist individual clients,
you will study business management to
develop your skills in running the business
aspects of a community pharmacy or
similar duties in a hospital pharmacy. You
will cover strategic, financial, inventory and
people management, as well as current
professional issues relating to pharmacy
practice.
Opportunity to undertake a
major in your final year
If you are suitably qualified (confirmed
based on grade point average), you can
choose the Clinical and Experimental
Therapeutics major in your final year. You
will work under the guidance of one of the
School’s experienced researchers and
design and conduct your own research
project in one of the School’s many
research areas.
Practical placements
Your practical experience starts in your
first year and continues throughout the
degree. You can gain experience in
more than 500 community pharmacies
or hospitals throughout rural and
metropolitan Australia and overseas.
As part of the eight weeks spent on
placement in your final year, you will also
spend at least four weeks undertaking
a short research activity in either a
community or hospital pharmacy or
another area that promotes effective and
efficient use of medicines.
Your future in Pharmacy
Your postgraduate options
With one of the highest graduate
employment rates of any bachelor degree
in Australia, UQ’s Bachelor of Pharmacy
(Honours) leads to careers in:
• community pharmacy, where you
provide primary healthcare through
identification and treatment of common
ailments, dispense prescriptions, give
medication advice, promote community
health and illness prevention and healthy
lifestyle choices
• hospital pharmacy where you
will prepare and supply medicines,
provide drug information to healthcare
professionals and educate and advise
clients, doctors and nurses on the
appropriate and safe use of medicines
• industrial pharmacy where you will
be involved in the manufacture, quality
control, clinical trials and registration and
marketing of pharmaceutical products.
Our graduates have also gone on to
senior positions within the pharmacy
industry, government, and healthcare
industries, or have used pharmacy as a
platform for further study towards medicine
or a research higher degree.
Postgraduate coursework options include:
• Graduate Certificate in Clinical
Pharmacy***
• Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• Master of Clinical Pharmacy
• Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy
Practice (incorporating the Intern
Training Program). See page 49 for more
information.
Postgraduate research degrees (MPhil
and PhD) are also available in your area of
interest. See page 50 for more information.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Australian Pharmacy Council
• Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA)
provisional registration available
for graduates when they complete
standards set by the PBA, including an
Intern Training Program, 1,824 hours
of clinical practice and examinations
approved by the PBA.
International students
This degree requires you to have a higher
level of English language than the UQ
minimum. The IELTS requirements are
an overall score of at least 7.0, with a
score of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking
and listening. You are required as an
international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page 58
for more information.
More information
For further information on
Pharmacy at UQ:
www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy
Email enquiries@pharmacy.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3346 1900
*(Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World
Universities)
**Graduate Careers Australia, 2013 GradStats Survey
www.graduatecareers.com.au
***Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy available
only to domestic students
ANASTASIOS
Canada
Pharmacy graduate
“The small group learning activities in
tutorials, where we practise dispensing
medicines and counselling patients,
gave us a huge advantage when
going on placements in community
pharmacies. We gained skills in
providing relevant information to actual
patients and how to handle their health
concerns. PACE offers a great learning
environment with bright spacious
laboratories, a comfortable modern
lecture theatre, great study spaces,
and access to plenty of computers
and medical/pharmaceutical reference
books.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Bachelor of
PHYSIOTHERAPY
(HONOURS)
2015
Study UQ’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and you will learn from some of the
best clinical educators and lecturers in one of the longest established and most reputable
physiotherapy degrees in Australia. Study Physiotherapy at UQ and get hands-on, practical
experience with more than 1200 hours of supervised practice spent on clinical training during
your degree.
OP
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Why Physiotherapy at UQ?
What you will study
Your future in Physiotherapy
International students
2*
98*
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Study UQ’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy
(Honours) and you will learn from the best
clinical educators and lecturers in one
of the most established and reputable
physiotherapy degrees in Australia.
Physiotherapists help people who have
pain or loss of function as a result of
physical injury or disorder, and people with
physical disabilities. As a physiotherapist
you will care for people with
musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory,
cardiovascular and other conditions,
using techniques to reduce pain, improve
movement and restore muscle control for
better motor performance and function.
Study Physiotherapy at UQ and
you will broaden your career options
with qualifications that are recognised
worldwide, with award-winning lecturers
and clinical educators who are among
the best in the country. At UQ, our focus
is preparing you for a dynamic career
and our extensive practical placements
program gives you the knowledge and skills
to prepare you for a rewarding career in
physiotherapy.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
will give you the knowledge, skills and
attitude to prepare you for an exciting
career where you can make a difference
to people’s lives. You will complete
foundation studies in basic applied
medical and physiotherapy sciences, as
well as understanding human structure,
function and behaviour.
You will then go on to focus on the
theory and practice of physiotherapy
including prevention, clinical reasoning and
diagnosis, the therapeutic management
of pain, disorders of movement and
enhancing the health and welfare of people
of all ages.
The UQ Physiotherapy difference is
our focus on practical, clinical experience
where you will interact with people
of diverse ages, backgrounds and
requirements in your last two years of
study. Your education will be directed
by the latest research outcomes and
developments in the physiotherapy
industry with access to our state-of-the-art
equipment and resources.
Career opportunities for physiotherapists
are extensive, and include:
• public and private hospitals
• community health centres and agencies
• rehabilitation units
• preschool and school programs
• private practice, offering treatments to
a full range of clients or specialising in
areas such as sports physiotherapy,
musculoskeletal physiotherapy,
paediatrics, obstetrics and
orthopaedics
• researchers, advisors or consultants in
educational, industrial or government
institutions.
This degree requires you to have a higher
level of English language than the UQ
minimum. The IELTS requirements are
an overall score of at least 7.0, with a
score of 7.0 in reading, writing, speaking
and listening. You are required as an
international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page 58
for more information.
Duration 4 years full-time
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA)
(Physics recommended) #
QTAC code 726002
Delivery mode Internal
International availability Yes (CRICOS
082622B)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements. See
www.health.uq.edu.au/admissionreqs
*Not all applicants on this OP/Rank/ATAR/IB
were offered a place
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Your postgraduate options
• Specialty coursework masters in
fields of musculoskeletal and sports
physiotherapy. See page 50 for more
information
• Research higher degrees (MPhil and
PhD) in your area of interest are also
available. See page 50 for more
information.
More information
For further information on
Physiotherapy at UQ:
www.shrs.uq.edu.au
Email enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 4506
MATTHEW
Physiotherapy student
“From playing rugby in high school
I became interested into how a
physiotherapist could help me to
improve my performance on the field.
Although I wasn’t sure exactly what
I wanted to do when I graduated I
knew I wanted to learn about anatomy
and physiology which led me to
Physiotherapy at UQ. To date the
most valuable experiences I have had
are the off-campus visits and clinical
immersions and this year I am looking
forward to my full-time placement.
My top tip for any new student is to
actively meet the challenges of the
program head on and use your friends
as support.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Bachelor of
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SCIENCE
2015
Study Psychology at UQ and you will be able to tailor your degree to suit individual career
aspirations with more than 50 speciality subjects in areas and specialties that suit you.
UQ’s Bachelor of Psychological Science has a world-class reputation built on excellence in
teaching, research and service to the community.
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Duration 4 years full-time. Part-time
equivalent available to domestic
students only
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA) #
QTAC code 757001
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Available, refer to program
rules for details regarding eligibility
International availability Yes (CRICOS
029221D)
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Psychology at UQ?
Your future in Psychology
You can study psychology at UQ
through the Bachelor of Arts (BA),
Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of
Psychological Science (BPsySc) degrees.
The BA and BSc give you the opportunity
to study psychology in combination with
other areas.
Psychology is the scientific study of how
people behave, think and feel. A broad
discipline, it examines brain function,
memory, conscious experience, lifespan
development, social behaviour and the
range of functional and dysfunctional
behaviour. Study Psychology at UQ and
you will develop analytical skills which are
relevant to many careers, and you will
learn from award-winning lecturers and
researchers who are recognised as leaders
in psychology.
Psychology prepares you for a range
of exciting careers that require superior
problem-solving, critical thinking and
understanding of human behaviour,
including human resource management,
mental health services, youth work,
relationship counselling, residential care
work, family and social services, public
service management, private sector
administration and management, market
research, disabilities services, juvenile
justice and corrective services, advertising
and statistical research positions.
If you’re contemplating a career as a
psychologist, you should undertake the
four-year degree, either the four-year
Bachelor of Psychological Science with
Honours, or the three-year Extended
Major in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor
of Science followed by an Honours year.
All are accredited with the Australian
Psychological Accreditation Council. To
gain full registration as a psychologist with
the Psychology Board of Australia, you will
need to complete postgraduate studies
in psychology and/or supervised work
experience.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Psychological Science
will provide the knowledge and skills to
prepare you for an exciting career with
extensive employment opportunities.
You will complete foundation studies
in psychological theory, research and
practice that focus on child development,
neuroscience, learning and cognition,
social and organisational psychology,
psychological assessment, psychological
research methods and evaluation of
research. In your third year you will choose
advanced electives from your chosen area
of specialisation.
Professional careers in psychology include:
• clinical psychology: specialising in the
assessment, treatment and prevention
of a wide range of emotional and
behavioural problems
• clinical neuropsychology: specialising
in the assessment and treatment of
emotional and behavioural disorders
associated with dysfunctional brain
processes or head injury
• counselling psychology: helping
individuals, families, and other groups
with issues related to personal wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, work,
recreation, health and crisis management
• organisational psychology: applying
knowledge of human behaviour to
the enhancement of organisational
effectiveness, productivity and individual
well being
• sport and exercise psychology:
helping individuals and teams
develop the skills needed to enhance
performance and enjoyment when
participating in physical activity
• research/academic psychology:
applying skills to the advancement and
communication of knowledge relating to
psychology
Who will recognise your
qualification?
• Psychology Board of Australia
(accredited academic qualification for
provisional registration)
• Australian Psychological Society
(associate membership).
Your postgraduate options
To gain full registration as a psychologist
with the Psychology Board of Australia,
you must complete further studies and/or
supervised work experience.
Postgraduate degrees include:
• Master of Applied Psychology, with the
option of specialising in Counselling,
Health or Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Master of Clinical Psychology
• Master of Organisational Psychology
• Doctor of Psychology.
Research higher degrees in your area of
interest are also available. See page 50 for
more information.
International students
•geropsychology: applying practical
knowledge of primary prevention
strategies, clinical intervention and
rehabilitation for older people
Standard UQ English language proficiency
requirements apply for this degree. You
are required as an international student to
complete the degree on a full-time basis.
See page 58 for more information.
• health psychology: learning skills in
illness prevention and treatment in public
More information
health settings.
KAORI
Japan
Psychological Science
graduate
“Working on my thesis involved a lot
of independent research and testing.
Weekly meetings with my supervisor
were most valuable as they really helped
to correct and refine my thesis. It was a
great experience to be able to talk to an
internationally recognised researcher.
With the knowledge gained in the last
four years in UQ, I believe I’ll be able to
go anywhere in the world.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
Further information on Psychology at UQ:
www.psy.uq.edu.au
Email contactus@psy.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 6230
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Bachelor of
SOCIAL WORK
2015
Study UQ’s Bachelor of Social Work and receive extensive practical experience so you
can graduate with a degree that’s held in high regard in Australia and around the world.
Study Social Work at UQ and get hands-on, practical experience with 1000 hours spent on
placement during your degree.
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If you’re interested in a career where you
will make a real difference to the lives of
individuals, families and communities to
address social issues and social policy,
then Social Work is for you. Social work
and social policy play a very important role
in Australia where we face issues such as
unemployment, the ageing population and
uncertainty in the economy. Social workers
play a vital role in developing a society
based on social justice and identifying
situations that disadvantage people, as
well as helping people who need support
in their personal lives. Study Social Work
at UQ and you will learn from some of the
leaders in the field who write the social
work textbooks used by other universities
around Australia. This means our teaching
is founded on a wealth of experience,
expertise and leading research which is
adapted to meet the needs of our students.
We’ve created this degree in consultation
with industry, which means you will learn
the most relevant, up-to-date theory and
gain hands-on experience to make sure
you’re job-ready when you graduate.
Duration 4 years full-time (or 4.5
years for mid-year intake). Part-time
equivalent and mid-year intake available
to domestic students only
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA) #
QTAC code 734001
Delivery mode Internal
Honours Available as a modified
program of study in Years 3 and 4
International availability Yes (CRICOS
001964F)
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
What you will study
The Bachelor of Social Work combines
core knowledge and skills in social work,
social policy and research practice. You
will gain an understanding of the legal
context of social work practice, human
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development, the moral and ethical
foundations of social work, and the
theories that guide what social workers
do in the workplace. In your third and
fourth years you will complete practical
placements where you will gain handson experience in the social work industry
from experienced practitioners. You can
even do your placement in an overseas
agency. These placements provide an
excellent opportunity to apply the theory
and knowledge you’ve learned during your
degree to a real workplace environment.
You will also have the opportunity to
specialise in a key area of practice in
social work by choosing a minor in:
• Child, Youth and Family
• Health and Ageing
• Mental Health.
Your future in Social Work
Employment opportunities in social work
are excellent, with the Department of
Employment projecting job growth of 48.5
per cent over the next five years. Many
social workers practise in a variety of areas
during their careers, including government
agencies, child protection, drug and
alcohol support clinics, Indigenous health
and welfare agencies, residential care,
community organisations, private practice
and many other organisations, in roles
such as:
• advocates or negotiators acting for
people facing discrimination or unable
to act for themselves
• community workers in local government
or community organisations to bring
about change and develop community
support services
• in hospitals to help patients and their
families cope with and adjust to their
health conditions
• with individuals and families facing
personal distress or crisis associated
with family and personal relationships
• with those experiencing the loss of health
or employment due to disability
• planning and management of social
and welfare services in local, State and
Federal government departments
• family therapists.
Some of our more experienced
graduates are CEOs of government and
non-government organisations, policy
officers, community development workers,
international aid workers, family therapists,
probation officers and juvenile justice
workers.
Your postgraduate options
• Master of Counselling: see page 49
• Research higher degrees (MPhil and
PhD) in your area of interest are also
available. See page 50 for more
information.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Australian Association of Social Workers
(AASW): University of Queensland
Bachelor of Social Work graduates
are eligible for full membership on
completion of the degree.
International students
This degree requires you to have a higher
level of English language than the UQ
minimum. The IELTS requirements are
an overall score of at least 7.0, with a
score of 7.0 in reading, writing, speaking
and listening. You are required as an
international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page 58
for more information.
More information
For further information on
Social Work at UQ:
www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Email nmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3381 1165
JACK
Social Work student
“There is a perfect combination of
academic and practical learning which
makes the tutorials always interesting
and enjoyable. It is great to meet so
many like-minded people that have
the same strong passion and focus on
social justice within our community.
The Bachelor of Social Work also
gives students a great opportunity
to complete their second practical
placement overseas in a selected
country where partnerships have
been established – I am considering
India would be a once in a lifetime
experience! After graduation I plan
on possibly continuing to complete a
Master of Social Work.”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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Bachelor of
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
(HONOURS)
2015
UQ’s Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is recognised around Australia and across
the world for its award-winning teachers and experienced graduates. Study Speech Pathology
at UQ and get hands-on, practical experience with more than 600 hours spent on placement
during your degree.
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Duration 4 years full-time
Location St Lucia
Entry requirements Year 12 (or
equivalent) English (4, SA), plus one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4, SA) #
QTAC code 727002
Delivery mode Internal
International availability Yes (CRICOS
082623A)
Clinical placement Students must also
complete post-admission requirements
prior to starting clinical placements. See
www.health.uq.edu.au/admissionreqs
*Not all applicants on this OP/Rank/ATAR/IB
were offered a place
#Prerequisites are expressed in terms of
Queensland Year 12 subjects
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Why Speech Pathology
at UQ?
Speech Pathology is the management
of communication and/or swallowing
difficulties as the result of problems
with speech, language, voice, fluency
(stuttering), hearing or literacy. Speech
Pathologists enjoy challenging and
rewarding careers by working in a variety
of settings including hospitals, schools
and community health centres to deliver
services such as individual therapy, group
therapy, classroom support programs and
home visits for clients and carers.
Speech Pathologists help people of
all ages, from children to adults, with
communication problems due to disease
or injury such as stroke, hearing loss, brain
damage, intellectual disability or stuttering.
They also work with clients who have
feeding or swallowing problems.
Study the internationally acclaimed
Speech Pathology degree at UQ and you
will learn from award-winning teachers and
clinical educators who are among the best
in Australia. At UQ, our focus is preparing
you for a dynamic career and our extensive
practical placements program makes sure
you are competent and job-ready when you
graduate.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology
(Honours) will give you the knowledge,
skills and attitude to prepare you for an
exciting career with extensive employment
opportunities in speech pathology.
You will complete foundation studies
in anatomy, linguistics, physiology
and psychology, and learn all about
communication disorders of the voice,
fluency, hearing, speech, language and oral
function. Years 2 to 4 of your studies are
case and problem-based and integrate the
understanding of communication disorders
with assessment and management of
clients.
With more than 200 locations available
for your practical placements – such
as public/private hospitals, community
health centres, schools, disability services,
private practices and non-government
organisations – you will be more than
ready for a career in speech pathology
when you graduate. Your education will be
directed by the latest research outcomes
and developments in the speech pathology
industry and you will learn with our state-ofthe-art equipment and resources.
Your future in speech
pathology
Speech pathologists work in a variety of
areas, including:
• public and private hospitals, working with
people of all ages including children and
seniors
• community health centres and agencies
• rehabilitation units
• preschools, kindergartens and childcare
• centres for people with hearing
impairment and/or intellectual disability
• private practice
• industry and government institutions.
Who will recognise your
qualifications?
• Speech Pathology Australia
• Speech Pathologists Board of
Queensland.
Your postgraduate options
Research higher degrees (MPhil and PhD)
in your area of interest are available. See
page 50 for more information.
International students
This degree requires you to have a higher
level of English language than the UQ
minimum. The IELTS requirements are an
overall score of at least 7.0, with a score of
7.0 in reading, writing and listening, and a
score of 8.0 in speaking. You are required
as an international student to complete the
degree on a full-time basis. See page 58
for more information.
More information
For further information on
Speech Pathology at UQ:
www.shrs.uq.edu.au
Email enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 4506
ALEXIS
Singapore
Speech Pathology graduate
“Speech Pathology at UQ has
provided me with very valuable clinical
placements. During placements you
are given the opportunity to bring the
theoretical knowledge into practical
application. It is through the clinical
placements that you acquire the skills
needed to be a good clinician; hands-on
experience is the best!”
Read more at:
www.health.uq.edu.au/careers
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STUDY
OVERSEAS
EXPAND YOUR
HORIZONS
UQ Abroad participant at Uni
of St Gallen, Switzerland
“Exchange is an experience that is so
valuable, not only for developing your
career, but for every aspect of your life.
You learn so much about yourself and
those around you by living in a new
location and having to adapt to different
teaching methods: I really feel ready
to tackle the workforce now. I would
strongly encourage students to take up
such a fantastic opportunity provided
by UQ. With the world becoming smaller
every year and the global economy
becoming more and more important,
the competitive edge that cultural
competence gives you is imperative.
Exchange is a fantastic and fun way to
build these valuable skills!”
Through UQ’s student exchange program, UQ Abroad,
you can study overseas for up to one year while
gaining credit towards your UQ degree – and have the
adventure of a lifetime!
www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad
Austria
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Macau
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
People’s Republic of China
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Republic of South Korea
Russia
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States of America
NATALIE
Study overseas through UQ
Advantage Office
Through UQ’s student exchange program,
UQ Abroad, you can study overseas for up
to one year while gaining credit towards
your UQ degree.
With almost 200 exchange partners in 40
countries, exchange is an ideal way to
combine study and travel, and have the
adventure of a lifetime. Improve your foreign
language skills, broaden your professional
and academic options, and establish a
worldwide network of friends.
While on exchange, tuition fees at the host
university are waived and you continue to
be enrolled at and pay fees to UQ. You
can even apply for student exchange
scholarships or an OS-HELP loan to assist
with airfares, accommodation, health
insurance and living costs.
UQ Abroad
www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad
www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad/contact-us
Phone +617 3365 9075 or +617 3365 8832
Learn a language
If your program does not allow you to
enrol in languages as an elective, there are
other options.
The Institute of Modern Languages (IML),
located within the University, offers courses
in more than 30 languages, from Arabic
to Vietnamese, at beginner to advanced
levels.
IML language courses cover all four
communication skill areas – listening,
speaking, reading and writing – in small,
friendly classes. You do not need any
formal entry requirements for IML courses
and they will not be counted towards your
degree.
Or you can enrol in a concurrent Diploma
in Languages through the Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Brisbane Universities Language
Alliance (BULA) is another avenue for
studying languages not available at UQ,
so that you can cross-enrol at Griffith
University or Queensland University of
Technology.
Become a leader in your
student community
If you have a passion for supporting other
students and making a difference, why not
become a student leader?
Being the “new kid on the block” can be
a daunting experience, which is why UQ
has designed a number of programs to
create a vibrant campus atmosphere that
reaches out to all new students. Whether
it be conducting welcome sessions, peer
editing, passing on “life skills”, or simply
being sociable, student leaders – who
come from a variety of backgrounds, study
areas and levels of study – are key to
making these programs successful.
Receive recognition for your work,
enhance your CV and contribute to the UQ
Advantage Award. Become the leader we
know you can be!
Student leadership program
www.uq.edu.au/student-services/student-leaders
Email uqstudentleaders@uq.edu.au
UQ Advantage Award
www.uq.edu.au/advantage-award
Institute of Modern Languages
www.iml.uq.edu.au
Email iml@uq.edu.au
Phone +617 3346 8200
Brisbane Universities Languages Alliance
www.bula.edu.au
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UQ ADVANTAGE AWARD
Once you complete your undergraduate degree, you may decide to keep going:
UQ has many postgraduate study options to choose from.
Be the best “you” possible
The UQ Advantage Award is a program
for undergraduate students that combines
participating in a range of co-curricular
activities with access to a unique
symposium series.
And it’s free!
By registering for the award, you will enjoy
experiences that will help you realise your
aspirations, become a leader in your chosen
field, make a positive impact on society, and
enhance your employability.
Undergraduate diploma
Coursework programs
Explore a particular area of interest,
fulfil pre-requisites for other programs,
or upgrade your qualifications with a
Diploma in Arts or Science.
Postgraduate coursework programs
include graduate certificates, graduate
diplomas, coursework masters, extended
masters and professional doctorates,
and require that you complete prescribed
courses and assessment. Some programs
include a research component, but mostly
they comprise lectures, laboratories,
tutorials, assignments and examinations.
Study at your own pace and choose
undergraduate courses to suit your
personal career goals.
When you complete all program
requirements, you will receive a formal
certificate upon graduation that attests to
your enhanced student experience and
skill-set.
UQ Advantage Award
www.uq.edu.au/advantage-award
CONSIDER
FURTHER STUDY
Courses and Programs
www.uq.edu.au/study
Postgraduate study
UQ Advantage Award recipient Lawrence Wong who launched TedX UQ in 2013
CATEGORY
WHAT
HOW
Global and cultural
engagement
Broaden your world view with
global experiences
International exchange,
language study, international
short-term programs
Research and
entrepreneurship
Build on your studies and gain
additional skills
Internships, conference
presentations, summer
research project
Social responsibility
and leadership
Extend your social awareness
and enhance your leadership
skills
Volunteering, student
associations, participating in a
student mentorship program
Symposium series
Workshops, seminars and
activities to make the most of
your UQ experience
Topics include presentation
and research skills, networking,
and the benefits of volunteering
UQ offers both coursework programs
and research higher degrees (RHD) at
postgraduate level.
Both will give you specialised knowledge,
provide a significant advantage in the
employment market, upgrade your
qualifications, enhance your promotion
potential, or pave the way for a career in
academia.
Postgraduate study
www.uq.edu.au/study
Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas
and masters (by coursework) programs
may be studied across a wide range of
disciplines either individually or within a
suite of programs. Depending on your
academic background, you may enter a
masters program directly, or be asked to
apply for a graduate certificate, progress
to a graduate diploma, and then to a
coursework masters.
Research higher degrees
(RHDs)
RHDs require that at least two-thirds of
the program is supervised independent
research (thesis). You may also have to
undertake some coursework.
RHDs include the Master of Philosophy
(MPhil), which takes one-and-a-half years
to complete, and the Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) which takes three-and-a-half years.
To be awarded these degrees you must
produce either a 40,000- or 80,000-word
thesis of original research. See page 52
for more information.
Graduate School
www.uq.edu.au/grad-school
Continuing professional
development
Once you begin your career, you may be
interested in ongoing tuition to keep upto-date in your industry.
Some faculties offer work-related courses
run intensively over several days or hours,
while others are offered on a semesterlong basis. Still others are offered online.
Check your faculty website for details.
The Institute of Continuing and TESOL
Education (ICTE-UQ) also offers a wide
range of highly practical technical,
academic and vocational programs,
corporate training and professional
development, educational tours, and
professional year programs for industry.
You can choose between certificate,
diploma, short course or customised
programs.
ICTE-UQ
www.icte.uq.edu.au/continuing-education
Standard Pathways to and through UQ
STANDARD PATHWAYS TO AND THROUGH UQ
DANIEL
Bachelor of Pharmacy
TOP TIP
PRE-TERTIARY LEVEL*
QUEENSLAND YEAR 12
(high school equivalent)
“One of the primary activities I completed
was the Summer Research program. I
became close friends with like-minded
students and had numerous opportunities
to network with respected academics.
As a result of my participation, I was
accepted into on-course Honours, which
is undertaken in the fourth year of the
Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.”
Financial assistance
Apply for a UQ Advantage Grant worth up to $1000 to help realise your dreams:
•use towards professional development and co-curricular activities such as internships, volunteering and conference participation
• apply for Summer or Winter Research scholarships
•see www.uq.edu.au/uqadvantage/advantage-grant
ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES
TERTIARY PREPARATION PROGRAM
(UQ College)
OR
FOUNDATION YEAR
(Bridging Program)
*Other entry methods may be possible: contact UQ Admissions
or see www.uq.edu.au/study/docs/domestic/entry-options.pdf
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UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
POSTGRADUATE LEVEL
CONCURRENT DIPLOMA
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
• Associate degree
• Bachelor degree
• Dual degree
HONOURS
(coursework and/or research)
OR
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA
COURSEWORK PROGRAMS
• Graduate Certificate
• Graduate Diploma
• Coursework Masters
• Coursework Masters (Advanced)
• Professional Doctorate
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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POSTGRADUATE
COURSEWORK PROGRAMS
Further your career with postgraduate study. For more information about postgraduate
programs and career opportunities in Health at UQ, visit www.health.uq.edu.au/
coursework
GC: Graduate Certificate / GDip: Graduate Diploma / M: Master
PROGRAMS
DURATION
Graduate Certificate / Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer)
Graduate Certificate / Master of Sports Medicine
PROGRAMS
DURATION
MODE OF STUDY
3 years full-time, 48 units
Internal
1.5 years full-time, 24 units
Internal
†
EXERCISE AND SPORT
Graduate Certificate / Master of Mental Health
M – 1 or 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 or
Master of Dietetics Studies
External*
GC – 1 year part-time, 8 units
M – 2 years full-time# or part-time equivalent, 24 units**
Internal
1.5 years full-time, 24 units
Internal
External*
Master of Mental Health Nursing
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent^, 24 units**
External*
Graduate Certificate / Master of Midwifery
GC – half year full-time or part-time equivalent^, 8 units**
External*
M – 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent^, 24 units**
24 units**
HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES
Master of Audiology Studies
2 years full-time, 32 units
Internal
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
2.5 years full-time, 40 units
Internal
Master of Physiotherapy
2 year part-time, 16 units
Internal
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
2 years full-time, including 2 summer semesters, 40 units
Internal
Master of Speech Pathology Studies
2.5 years full-time, 40 units
Internal
HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
GC – half year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units**
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma / Master of Nursing
1 year part-time, 8 units
External*
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent^, 24 units**
External*
Master of Nursing Studies
2 years full-time, 32 units
Internal
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 units**
Internal
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SCIENCE
GDip – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units**
Master of Biostatistics
M – 1 or 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 or
Master of Clinical Pharmacy
External*
24 units**
GDip – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units**
Master of Epidemiology
Internal/External**
M – 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 units**
GDip – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units**
Master of International Public Health
GC – 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units
Master of Public Health (Nutrition, Indigenous Health, Health
GDip – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units
Promotion)
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 units**
GDip – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units
Internal
M – 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 units
1 year part-time, 8 units
Internal
Master of Clinical Psychology
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 32 units**
Internal
Master of Organisational Psychology
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 32 units**
Internal
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 32 units**
Internal
4 years full-time, 64 units**
Internal
Counselling Psychology
Internal/External**
Health Psychology
Sport and Exercise Psychology
M – 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 units**
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma /
Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice †
GC – 1 year part-time, 8 units
Master of Applied Psychology with specialisations in
GC – 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units**
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma /
†
†
PSYCHOLOGY
GC – 1 year part-time, 8 units
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma /
PHARMACY
†
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma /
External*
Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma /
GC – 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units**
GDip – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units**
M – 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 units**
Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science
Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Studies
You can study a GC in Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Studies and then
complete a GDip or Master in Public Health (listed below)
Internal/External**
Doctor of Psychology with specialisations in
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology
MEDICINE
Clinical Psychology and Clinical Geropsychology
Doctor of Medicine
Master in e-Healthcare
M – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units**
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
GC – 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units**
Graduate Certificate / Master of Sports Coaching
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma /
GC – 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units**
External*
DIETETICS
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography
M – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units**
MENTAL HEALTH
DENTISTRY
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
GC – 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units**
MODE OF STUDY
†
4 years full-time, 64 units
Internal
1 year part-time, 8 units
External
GC – 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 8 units
GDip – 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent, 16 units**
M – 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 units**
SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES
Master of Social Work Studies
External*
Master of Counselling
1.5 or 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 24 or 32
units
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent, 32 units**
Internal
Internal
*
If you are an International student, studying on a student visa, you may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full-time basis; you may only study from your home
country and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa
** Part-time study options only available to domestic students
# International students complete in 1.5 years FT
^
Special note: compulsory residential schools may mean this program is unsuitable for international students
† This program/mode of study is not available to international students
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Your research career starts here
Find out how you can apply and work with leading edge researchers and
state-of-the-art research facilities at www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/how-toapply. Our online process will guide you through the steps:
POSTGRADUATE
RESEARCH HIGHER
DEGREES
Change lives and push the frontiers of health and medical science.
Start your research career today by visiting www.health.uq.edu.au/PhD
Want to make an impact?
JOYCE
PhD student
“Completing a PhD has been a dream
of mine since discovering my aptitude
for science during my secondary
studies and I was fortunate enough to
receive a UQ Scholarship to make this
dream a reality. Working with metabolic
syndrome patients for the past year
as a PhD student has changed my
perspective on life and I have come
to realise that I’m pursuing a research
degree that makes a difference to
people’s lives.”
The research higher degree (RHD)
programs available at UQ are the Master
of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD). As an RHD candidate
at UQ, you will join a culture of research
excellence where you will benefit from
access to first-class facilities, an extensive
network of support and advisors who
provide exceptional mentorship and
supervision.
Undertake a RHD at UQ and you will
join one of Australia’s top three research
universities. In the 2014 Academic
Rankings of World Universities, UQ was
ranked in the top 85 universities in the
world, and the third-highest Australian
institution.
And our research successes don’t
end here. Confidence in our ability to
deliver outcomes and a solid return on
research investment is high in Australia and
internationally.
That’s why we’ve received
unprecedented public funding through
the Australian Research Council and the
National Health and Medical Research
Council, as well as other State and Federal
government sources and international
entities such as the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation. And we are able to leverage
this confidence and our enviable track
record to attract support from community
organisations and private ventures which
share our goals for better health through
research.
Be part of the best
Learn from the best
UQ’s reputation for excellence and
innovation is reflected in every facet of
Australian health, medical, behavioural
and biomedical sciences research. UQ
conceived Australia’s first blockbuster
vaccine Gardasil®. The internationally
acclaimed Triple P Positive Parenting
Program emerged from our School of
Psychology. UQ’s pain therapeutics startup QRxPharma Ltd made Australian Stock
exchange history as the largest biotech
IPO and UQ’s superconductor technology
is now used in two-thirds of the world’s
MRI machines.
It’s no wonder 4000 academics and nearly
9000 students choose to launch and build
their health and medical careers at UQ.
Our research covers a broad range of
disciplines in health, medicine, behavioural
and biomedical sciences, as well as
nine stand-alone research centres and
institutes focused on finding solutions to
major health problems including:
• Clinical research
• Environmental toxicology
• Youth substance abuse
• Children’s medical research
• Integrated preclinical drug development
• Understanding the molecular and cellular
basis of diseases such as cancer and
autoimmune disease
• Understanding, treating and preventing
disease, and the health of mothers and
babies.
Our researchers work across all major
fields of health and have a reputation
for research that translates from “bench
to bedside”. Many are internationally
recognised leaders in their fields and
work with talented young research teams
generating lifesaving new discoveries and
treatments that impact globally.
Innovation and excellence
Three million dollars is being invested
in leading-edge projects to support UQ
researchers in their quest to provide
improved health outcomes, health education
and nurture future generations of health
professionals. These projects include the
Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence
and the UQ Oral Health Centre, Australia’s
largest tertiary oral health facility.
1
THINK ABOUT POSSIBLE RESEARCH PROJECTS/SUPERVISORS
2
LOOK AT AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
3
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
4
COMPLETE A FULL APPLICATION
To assist with finding a suitable supervisor, investigate possible research topics.
If you don’t have a scholarship, search our available scholarships at
http://scholarships.uq.edu.au
Let us know you’re interested and your preferred School/Centre will provide
information and assistance in taking the next steps.
Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a full application.
Recent successes
Our research is making a difference
to healthcare around the world, with
award-winning life scientists and clinicians
collaborating with teams in Australia and
overseas to find new chronic disease
prevention and treatment models.
Our population health, social work and
human services researchers measure
and monitor health impacts to ensure
economic, social and health policy at all
levels respond effectively to diverse and
changing community needs.
• In 2013 the NHMRC awarded UQ $51
million to pursue discoveries relating
to cystic fibrosis, respiratory illness
in Indigenous children and chronic
kidney disease
• With $11 million from the Queensland
Government and the estate of Clem
Jones, former Lord Mayor of Brisbane,
we’re learning more about dementia
and Alzheimer’s disease
• We’re hosting the Queensland node of
Therapeutic Innovation Australia (TIA)
with $6.9 million from the Australian
Government and $2 million from the
Queensland Government to accelerate
the translation of Australian research
discoveries into commercial therapeutic
products
• The Australian Cancer Research
Foundation is helping us target cancer
detection and treatment programs with
$4 million in support, while $3 million
from the TB Sailors’, Soldiers’ and
Airmen’s Association of Queensland (TB
Association) is boosting tuberculosis
research
• Our scientists are studying the genes
associated with debilitating arthritis
diseases like ankylosing spondylitis,
thanks to US$4 million from the
American National Institute of Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
At the same time, UQ Diamantina
Institute researchers are working on
a cure for rheumatoid arthritis, helped
by a $1.25 million Premier’s Science
Fellowship.
Read more at www.health.uq.edu.au/PhD
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MONEY MATTERS
Being aware of the financial
aspects of university will help
you be better prepared for
your new life.
Fees and costs
Fees calculator
Course fees and student contributions
To help you estimate your course fees for
a study period, UQ has an online Fees
Calculator. If you add the study period
totals together you can then estimate your
total enrolment costs.
Before you enrol, faculty Academic
Advisors can help you develop a study
plan.
When you study at University, at the start
of each semester or teaching period (study
period) you are charged a fee for each
course in which you enrol.
Most undergraduate places at UQ are
Commonwealth supported, i.e. funded
partly by the Australian Government
(Commonwealth support) and partly by you
(student contribution).
You qualify for Commonwealth support
if you are an Australian or New Zealand
citizen, or an Australian permanent resident
and have a Commonwealth supported place
(CSP). (International students pay full tuition
fees.)
If you have a CSP, the amount you pay for
a course (your student contribution amount)
depends on the fee band level of the course
(see table below).
As fees are charged according to the
courses you undertake, not the program in
which you are enrolled, it is not possible to
publish a fixed fee for a program. “Indicative”
annual fees (based on average first-year
enrolment patterns) are listed on our Courses
and Programs website to help you plan your
budget.
Courses and Programs
www.uq.edu.au/study
2015* STUDENT CONTRIBUTION BANDS AND AMOUNTS
BAND
ANNUAL* STUDENT
CONTRIBUTION
AREA OF STUDY
3
Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce,
dentistry, medicine, veterinary science
2
Mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other
health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture
$8768
1
Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education,
clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing
arts, nursing
$6152
$10,266
* 2015 figures only, based on full-time (16-unit) workload: figures indexed annually
Fees calculator
www.uq.edu.au/study (under What It Costs/
UQ Toolkit)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
(SSAF)
In 2011 the Australian Parliament passed
legislation allowing universities to charge
a fee for non-academic services such
as sporting and recreation activities,
employment and career advice, child care,
financial advice, and food services. UQ
levies the SSAF – which is capped at a
maximum of $286 for 2015 – according
to whether you are an internal or external
student, full-time or part-time. The fee is
indexed annually.
SSAF
www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/student-servicesand-amenities-fee
Proposed higher education reforms
In the May 2014 Budget, the Australian
Government proposed changes to
funding for higher education. At the time
of printing, the proposals have not been
passed by the Senate, and UQ – like all
Australian universities – does not know
the impact of the proposed reforms.
Further information, including a number
of “frequently asked questions” about
student enrolment scenarios, is available
on the Department of Education website.
Department of Education
https://education.gov.au/students-faqs
StudyAssist
www.studyassist.gov.au
TOP TIP
Living costs
Going to university can mean more
costs, like accommodation, books
and study materials, transport and
parking; however:
• Australian Government provides
financial support and fee
repayment options
•UQU runs a secondhand
bookshop and low-cost
entertainment activities
•UQ’s Student Services can help
with finding accommodation.
Centrelink Student Services
Other government assistance
SA-HELP
The Australian Government provides
three income-support payments for
Australian tertiary students: Youth
Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY.
HECS-HELP
SA-HELP is a loan scheme that helps you
pay for all or part of the SSAF. If you use
SA-HELP, the amount will be added to
your accumulated HELP debt. You can
take out a SA-HELP loan even if you do
not wish to take out any other HELP loan.
You require a tax file number to obtain
SA-HELP.
You can apply for these payments at any
Centrelink Customer Service Centre.
Other schemes include:
• Student Start-up loan
• Relocation scholarship
• interest-free advance loan where part of
allowance is paid as lump-sum advance
• Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
• Low Income Health Care Card
• Fares Allowance
• Child Care Benefit (CCB) or Rebate, or
JET Child Care Fee Assistance (if you have
children in your care).
If you are a domestic student (see page
46) in a Commonwealth supported place,
you may be eligible to receive HECSHELP.
HECS-HELP is an Australian
Government loan scheme that allows you
to defer repayment of all or part of the
student contribution amount until your
income meets a specific threshold. This
means you do not have to start repaying
your HECS-HELP debt until you earn above
a certain income level ($53,345 for the
2014-15 income year). Loan repayments
are then taken out of your pay as additional
tax. You need to supply your tax file
number to apply.
HECS-HELP and SA-HELP information
www.studyassist.gov.au
Centrelink
www.humanservices.gov.au
Phone 132 490
(1800 132 317 for ABSTUDY only)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the generous support of industry partners, private donors and the government,
UQ offers a range of scholarship options to make university study more affordable.
Check out what you may be eligible for before you start at www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
WHAT
WHEN
HOW
Academic and leadership: for very high-achieving school leavers who, in their senior years, have also demonstrated outstanding
community service and/or significant leadership potential
A range of academic excellence scholarships
Variable
Go to www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
Equity: for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds
UQ Link Scholarships, valued at $9000 over three
years
QTAC deadline
Complete Financial Hardship section of QTAC’s Educational
Access Scheme when submitting QTAC application
Centrelink: for students receiving Centrelink study support payments such as Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY; and those needing to
relocate from home to attend university
Student Start-Up Scholarships
Check website
Relocation scholarships
Go to http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/
centrelink-and-commonwealth-scholarships or
www.humanservices.gov.au
Field of study or campus-specific: for students from specific faculties, or for those planning to study at UQ Gatton
Wide range of scholarships across most study
areas
Variable
Generally, at least one year of study required, but some
entry scholarships available for commencing students: go
to www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
Indigenous students: for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (preference given to those who have to relocate)
Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS) provide oneoff payments to assist with the costs of starting
university
Variable
Commonwealth-funded Indigenous Scholarships
Variable
Go to www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
Go to www.humanservices.gov.au
Undergraduate research: for students participating in 6-10 week UQ Summer Research, or 4-6 week UQ Winter Research programs
UQ Summer Research program Scholarship
valued at up to $3000
Check website
Go to www.uq.edu.au/uqadvantage/summer-research
UQ Winter Research program Scholarship valued
at up to $1000
Check website
Go to www.uq.edu.au/uqadvantage/winter-research
31 May
31 October
Go to www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad
Overseas study: for UQ Abroad participants
Up to $3000 available to help with travel and other
costs
Global experiences and professional development: for students participating in professional development and co-curricular
activities such as internships, volunteering, short-term study programs, conference presentations and more
UQ Advantage Grants of up to $1000
15 February/ May/
August/ November
Go to www.uq.edu.au/uqadvantage/advantage-grant
Sport: for elite sportspeople; and representatives at open, national or international level in chosen sport
UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship, valued at
$6000 for one year*
Apply online by
31 October
Go to www.uqsport.com.au or call (07) 3365 6243
Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship, valued at $6000
a year for up to three years*
UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program,
worth $1500 per year*
APP
CENTRAL
Explore UQ on your phone, tablet or iPad through one of our many apps.
Access exclusive content, videos, image galleries and other interactive
features in our publications, find resources to help your studies, or take
advantage of our many other exciting programs.
ORGANISATION
AND NAVIGATION
NEWS AND
INFORMATION
OTHER APPS
(THIRD PARTY)
UQ Checklist
UQ Open Day
Skype
You’ve received your offer to study at UQ,
so what next? Use this checklist to
ensure you complete everything you need
to do in the right order by the right time –
and find out who can help you.
Outlining the full range of information
sessions and activities available, this
app is perfect to use at each Open Day
event to make the most of your day.
Free voice and video calls to anyone else
on Skype, whether on Android, iPhone,
Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends
and family, no matter where they are.
Download from
Windows Store
UQ Timetable Planner
UQ Student Guide
Discover information about UQ
Plan your semester timetable with UQ’s
campuses, services, lifestyle and social
official course timetable planner. Add
opportunities; plus where to live, what
courses to see where conflicts may arise
costs to expect and what English
and then easily reschedule. Check your
language requirements you need.
timetable at any time on any device.
Use the interactive program guide to
https://timetableplanner.app.uq.edu.au/ help choose the program you wish
to study, follow the step-by-step
application process, and watch videos
of life at UQ, student achievements and
Learn.UQ Mobile
UQ’s groundbreaking research.
Blackboard Mobile Learn makes it easier
for you to keep up with your courses by
letting you access them whenever and
wherever you want – now on WiFi and
Contact
cellular!
UQ’s key alumni and community
publication, Contact includes insightful
in-depth feature articles, opinion
pieces, campus news, book reviews,
UQnav
alumni events and more.
This free mobile app contains
OneDrive
OneDrive is the place to store your files
so you can access them from virtually any
device.
Download from
Windows Store
searchable maps of UQ’s campuses.
Enter your destination and UQnav will
show you where it’s located – lecture
theatres, laboratories, school and faculty
offices, coffee shops, entertainment
venues and more.
www.uq.edu.au/appcentral
*Figures correct at time of printing
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ADMISSION
INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Apply for UQ undergraduate program
admission through the Queensland
Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
To study UQ undergraduate programs, you must satisfy prerequisites and have a sufficient
entry score (OP/IB/Rank). But there are alternative entry pathways and you can upgrade
your score.
Prerequisites
Subject prerequisites are the Queensland
Year 12 subjects (or interstate/overseas/
tertiary/bridging course equivalents)
required for individual programs.
Some programs have additional
prerequisites (e.g. auditions for the
Bachelor of Music, and the Undergraduate
Medicine and Health Sciences Admission
Test (UMAT) for entry to the Bachelor of
Dental Science or Doctor of Medicine
(provisional entry for school-leavers)).
Entry scores
Entry scores include Overall Positions
(OP) and entry ranks. Eligible applicants
are selected for admission to a program in
order of merit: those with the highest entry
score are selected first, and so on until the
program quota is filled.
The minimum OP or rank required
for entry varies from year to year and is
determined once applications have been
processed and places allocated. While it is
difficult to predict exactly what OP or rank
will be needed for entry to a program, you
can use the previous year’s cut-offs as a
guide.
OPs
Current Queensland Year 12 students
receive an OP on the basis of their overall
achievement at school in comparison with
other students. OPs are determined by the
Queensland Studies Authority and range
from 1 to 25, with 1 being the highest.
Ranks
All other applicants are allocated a rank
on a scale of 1-99, with 99 being the
highest. This common ranking scale allows
many different types of qualifications to be
compared, such as:
• the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank
(ATAR), which is used to calculate a rank
for interstate Year 12 students
• the Combined Rank by QTAC, which
is used to rank Australian International
Baccalaureate (IB) students
• entry rank for non-school leavers
(including previous Queensland Year 12
students who qualified for an OP) and
OP-ineligible Year 12 school leavers
based on previous secondary, tertiary,
bridging and preparatory studies, and/or
work experience.
UQ OP Guarantee
If you achieve an OP score in the range
of 1-5 (or entry rank equivalent) and have
completed required prerequisite subjects,
you are guaranteed a place in the majority of
UQ’s undergraduate programs, regardless
of the published program cut-offs.
English language requirements
If you are from a non-English speaking
background, you will need to provide
evidence of English proficiency. You can
do this by passing Queensland Year
12 English (or interstate/international
equivalent), or by other means detailed
in the Entry Options booklet available at
www.uq.edu.au/study/docs/domestic/
entry-options.pdf or www.uq.edu.au/
international/language-requirements.
Standard English language proficiency
requirements are IELTS 6.5 overall with
at least 6.0 in each sub-band (see table
below), although some programs require
higher levels: see individual program entry
requirements.
Special entry programs
If you are of Australian Aboriginal and/
or Torres Strait Islander descent, or have
experienced financial hardship or other
difficult circumstances that have negatively
impacted your studies, you may be eligible
for special entry to UQ. Contact UQ
Admissions for more information.
UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme gives
current Year 12 high school students
bonus points towards their entry score for
completing certain approved subjects or
courses. Contact UQ Admissions for more
information.
Programs for high school
students
UQ’s Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) lets
you complete a university course at one
of three UQ campuses during semester
1 of year 12. The program is offered free
of charge, boosts your tertiary ranking
by one point, and you may even receive
credit for the course you completed if you
subsequently go on to study at UQ: see
www.uq.edu.au/esp.
The Young Scholars Program is another
opportunity to discover, learn and engage
with UQ’s academic community and likeminded students from across Queensland.
See www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars.
Other opportunities include the Institute
of Modern Languages (IML) summer
intensive sessions: see www.iml.uq.edu.
au/highschool.html and a range of
faculty workshops and seminars: see
www.uq.edu.au/schools/activities-forschools.
Check the QTAC Guide or the QTAC
website for details on how to apply and
what entry requirements you need. Free
printed guides are given to all current
Queensland Year 12 students and some
interstate students. You can also buy a
copy from some newsagents or through
QTAC.
You may list up to six preferences for
programs offered at any participating QTAC
institution, but you can only receive one
OVERALL SCORE*
International English Language Testing System
6.5
(IELTS) test
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
– paper-based TOEFL
570
– Internet based TOEFL
87
A grade of C (45) or better in the Certificate of Proficiency
University of Cambridge English Language
in English (CPE); or a grade of C (58) in the Certificate of
Proficiency Exams
Advanced English (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
64
See the QTAC website for the 2015
application deadlines.
QTAC
www.qtac.edu.au
Online enquiry form www.qtac.edu.au/
AboutQTAC/Enquiry.html
Phone 1300 467 822
UQ Admissions
www.uq.edu.au/study/admissions
Email admissionsenquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2203
The step-by-step process
1
SELECT THE PROGRAM YOU WANT TO STUDY
2
APPLY
Search for your program in this guide or on UQ’s Courses and Programs website
at www.uq.edu.au/study (please check that you have met all academic and other
entry requirements and that you have met any specific program deadlines)
Current Year 12 students: go to Twelve-to-Tertiary (TTT) at www.qtac.edu.au
Other prospective students: go to Apply-by-Web at www.qtac.edu.au
Students from other universities: if you wish to study one or more courses at
UQ as credit towards your program, download a Cross-Institutional Enrolment
form at www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/forms-online (but first check that your home
institution will give you credit)
3
ACCEPT OFFER
4
ENROL
1. Log in to www.qtac.edu.au/OnlineServices/OnlineServices.html
2. Select Current applicant: Login
3. Select the Accept offer option
4. Accept your offer
5. Go to www.uq.edu.au/startingatuq/ and follow instructions
1. Access your first year planner to find out what you must study
2. Choose your courses (see myAdvisor at www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor for help)
3. Enrol online via mySi-net at www.sinet.uq.edu.au
4. Plan your timetable and sign on to classes
5. Pay fees
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY – ALTERNATIVE TESTS AND SCORES
TEST/SYSTEM
offer, which will be for your highest eligible
preference. When applying, make sure
you place programs in order of personal
preference, putting the one you most want to
study first, and the one you least desire last.
PLUS ADDITIONAL SCORE
6 (in each sub-band)
5 (TWE – Test of Written English),
54 (Listening and Reading)
21 (Writing), 19 (Speaking, Listening and Reading)
5
ALTERNATIVE
ENTRY
If you did not complete Year 12, did
not achieve a high enough entry
score for your preferred program, or
are a mature-aged applicant, there
are alternative entry pathways to UQ.
Contact UQ Admissions for advice.
Improving an entry score
(upgrading)
If you are not offered a place in your
preferred program and want to improve
your entry score or meet subject
prerequisites, you can accept an offer in
a less competitive program with fewer
prerequisites and try to improve your
entry score. This is called upgrading.
We recommend that you complete one
full year of bachelor degree study to
upgrade to higher demand programs
(such as dentistry or veterinary science)
because the entry ranks allocated to
attempts totalling less than one full-time
year are capped. Depending on your
academic performance your new entry
rank could be higher than your previous
rank.
For more information on how to
improve your entry score, contact UQ
Admissions.
UQ Admissions
www.uq.edu.au/study/admissions
Email admissionsenquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3365 2203
ATTEND ORIENTATION AND BEGIN YOUR UQ STUDY EXPERIENCE
Held in the week before semesters 1 and 2, Orientation is an important step in
starting university: get your student ID card, attend compulsory Faculty or School
information and welcome sessions, and get your questions answered in time for
when you start formal classes the following week
60 (in each band)
NOTE: * Test scores are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencing the UQ program
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Darwin
Sunshine
Coast
Brisbane
UQ Gatton
Gold
Coast
UQ St Lucia
UQ Herston
UQ HEALTH CAMPUSES
AND LOCATIONS
Perth
Canberra
Sydney
ST LUCIA
Adelaide
Melbourne
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
Hobart
More than 11,500 international students from 142 countries currently call UQ home.
You are an International student if you are a:
• temporary resident (visa status) of
Australia
• permanent resident (visa status) of
New Zealand, or
• resident or citizen of any other country.
Eligibility for UQ study
For admission into undergraduate
programs at UQ, you must have:
• completed recognised upper secondary
or equivalent Year 12 studies to the
required standard
• satisfied individual program requirements
(e.g. specific subject prerequisites,
auditions or interviews)
• satisfied English language requirements.
• if you do not meet these criteria, you
might consider taking the Foundation
Year bridging course offered by
International Education Services (IES)
or English language training offered by
the Institute of Continuing and TESOL
Education (ICTE-UQ).
More information
www.uq.edu.au/international
www.foundationyear.com
www.icte.uq.edu.au
Study Abroad and Incoming
Exchange
Services for international
students
If you are an international student currently
enrolled at an accredited overseas
university, you may be eligible to study
at UQ for one or two semesters under
the Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange
program. Credit gained at UQ is usually
transferred towards your degree at your
home university, where you will continue to
pay your tuition fees.
Upon your arrival, UQ representatives
can meet you at the airport and then help
you organise orientation and academic
preparation sessions.
International Student Advisors can help
you quickly settle into life as a UQ student
and can also answer your questions about
health services, family matters, schooling
or childcare, social events, and cultural or
religious organisations.
More information
www.uq.edu.au/studyabroad
Fees, charges and expenses
All international students applying to study
in Australia must have a student visa and
study full-time, on-campus.
Please consider expenses such as visa
and medical (pre-departure) fees, tuition
fees, general living expenses, return airfares,
and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
when you plan your budget.
UQ has program-based fees for
coursework award programs, meaning that
all courses within a program are charged at
the same tuition fee rate per unit for a given
academic year.
Department of Immigration and Border
Protection (DIBP)
www.immi.gov.au
Fee information
www.uq.edu.au/international/fees
More information
www.uq.edu.au/student-services/new2uq/
getting-started
Applying to UQ
For instructions on how to apply to UQ
and to download an application form,
go to www.uq.edu.au/internationalstudents/apply-to-uq.
International Enquiries
Email (online enquiry form)
www.uq.edu.au/international-students/enquireonline
Phone +
61 3 8676 7004 (outside Australia)
1800 671 980 (within Australia)
The University’s main campus at St
Lucia is set on a magnificent 114-hectare
site – we even have our own postcode!
Bordered by the Brisbane River, the
campus has expansive landscaped
grounds, three lakes, an aquatic centre,
tennis courts, eight athletic ovals with a
600-seat grandstand, and teaching and
learning facilities that are equipped with
state-of-the-art technology.
PHARMACY AUSTRALIA
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Within walking distance to the St Lucia
campus, PACE is an ultramodern,
purpose-built facility which is home to
UQ’s School of Pharmacy. Well equipped
with contemporary teaching and research
laboratories, mock pharmacy counselling
rooms, innovative teaching dispensaries
and many student interaction spaces,
it is the hub for all things pharmaceutical
at UQ.
HERSTON
Located only two kilometres from
Brisbane’s centre, Herston is UQ‘s core
campus for clinical health teaching and
research. Located alongside the Royal
Brisbane and Women’s Hospital it adds
great benefit to our students and staff by
being in the heart of a fast-paced clinical
academic environment.
ORAL HEALTH CENTRE
The UQ Oral Health Centre is the largest
and most advanced tertiary oral health
facility within Australia and is based at
the Herston campus. It brings together
renowned academics, researchers,
leading practitioners and top-tier students
who are united by their passion to improve
the lives of everyday Australians through
improved dental care.
Fee calculator
www.uq.edu.au/study/feecalculator
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MORE STUDY OPTIONS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
DURATION
(YEARS)
LOCATION
PRACTICAL
PLACEMENTS
2015 OP
CUT-OFF
PREREQUISITES#
PAGE
NO.
731201
4F
St Lucia

7
English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA) and one of
Chemistry or Physics (4, SA)
4
712002
5F
Herston, St Lucia plus
clinics

1**
English (4, SA) and Chemistry (4, SA)
(Biology recommended)
Applicants must also undertake UMAT/ISAT
6
UQ offers more than 60 exciting programs to help build your dream career.
For more details, check out our range of publications, or go to www.uq.edu.au/study
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Biomedical Science (Honours)
DENTISTRY
Dental Science (Honours)
Architecture
ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Master of Architecture
UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
EXERCISE AND SPORT
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
720102
3F
St Lucia
Exercise and Sport Sciences
(Honours)
729302
4F
St Lucia
Health, Sport and Physical
Education (Honours)
MEDICINE
Medicine
(Direct Entry for Graduates)
Medicine
(Provisional Entry for School
Leavers)
NUTRITION
Health Sciences
(Nutrition)
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences /
Master of Dietetics Studies
Health Sciences (Nutrition) /
Master of Dietetics Studies

5
English (4, SA) and one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics (4, SA)
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(4, SA)
729402
4F
St Lucia

9
English (4, SA), one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(4, SA) and one of Maths A, B or C (4,SA)
Not via
QTAC
4F
St Lucia and teaching
hospitals

–
See page 24 for details
721302
Min. 7F
721402
Min. 7F
St Lucia and teaching
hospitals

1***
729002
3F
St Lucia †

9
720102
3F
St Lucia
4.5F
St Lucia and Clinical
Schools
729602
729702
4.5F
St Lucia and Clinical
Schools †
3F
St Lucia or
Woolloongabba and
Clinical Schools
8
10
18
24
2016

1***
24
English (4, SA) UMAT, GPA of 5.0
in first degree prior to Medicine
24
8

(in masters
program)

2
2
English (4, SA). One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
recommended
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or
Physics (4, SA)
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or
Physics (4, SA). For entry to the Master of Dietetics
Studies component, a GPA of 5.0 in the undergraduate
component must be achieved.
English (4, SA). One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
recommended. For entry to the Master of Dietetics
Studies component, a GPA of 5.0 in the undergraduate
component must be achieved.
Midwifery
728402
728002
Nursing
Nursing / Midwifery
728502
728202
728602
3F
4F
St Lucia or
Woolloongabba and
Clinical Schools
St Lucia or
Woolloongabba and
Clinical Schools
Arts, Education and
Social Sciences
ARTS, EDUCATION
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Arts
Communication
Education (Primary)
Education (Secondary)
International Studies
Journalism
Music
Social Science
2016
15
8
Business and Economics
9
BUSINESS
AND ECONOMICS
Business Management
Commerce
Economics
International Hotel and Tourism
Management
UNDERGRADUATE
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
COMMERCE
ECONOMICS
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
15
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
728102
2016
3

3*
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(4, SA)
8*

7*
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(4, SA)
ENGINEERING

2*
30
724002
4F
St Lucia

3*
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or
Physics (4, SA)
32
725002
4F/P
St Lucia and PACE
(Woolloongabba)

7
English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA) and
Chemistry (4, SA)
34

2*
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or
Physics (4, SA)
36
5
English (4, SA)
38
726002
4F
St Lucia
757001
4F
St Lucia
PUBLIC HEALTH / HEALTH PROMOTION
Health Sciences
729002
(Health Promotion) (Public Health)
SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES
3F
St Lucia and Herston

9
English (4, SA). One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
recommended
14
Human Services
746201
3F
St Lucia

13
English (4, SA)
20
Human Services / Arts
746301
4F
St Lucia

12
English (4, SA)
22
Social Work
734001
4F
St Lucia

12
English (4, SA)
40
2016
727002
4F
St Lucia

3*
English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(4, SA)
42
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Speech Pathology (Honours)
UQ GUIDE 2016 INTERNATIONAL
UQ GUIDE 2016 AUSTRALIAN UNDERGRADUATE
# Exceptions may be made in some cases. Contact UQ Admissions on (07) 3365 2203 for advice.
*Not all applicants on this OP (or equivalent) gained entry
**Not all applicants on OP 1 (or equivalent) gained entry, UMAT scores were used as a secondary differentiator and the lowest UMAT Scaled Score aggregate offered was 174:53 (Jan offer round)
***Not all applicants on OP 1 (or equivalent) gained entry, UMAT scores were used as a secondary differentiator and the lowest UMAT Scaled Score aggregate offered was 179:69 for an unencumbered
CSP and 175.56 for a BMP. Cut-offs are based on 2015 January offer round.
SA Sound Achievement F Full-time P Part-time
Prerequisites: all prerequisites are at a Queensland Year 12 level with at least a Sound Achievement over four semesters.
AUSTRALIAN UNDERGRADUATE
UQ GUIDE 2016
Aerial shot of UQ St Lucia
UQ INTERNATIONAL
UQ St Lucia campus with Brisbane River and central business district in background
Study enquiries
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND CONTACT DETAILS
UQ Admissions
JD Story Building
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA
Phone (07) 3365 2203
Fax (07) 3365 2061
Email admissionsenquiries@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/study
UQ International
JD Story Building
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA
Phone (07) 3365 7941 / 1800 671 980
Fax (07) 3365 1794
Email study@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/international
Student Services-Accessibility
Student Services, Building 21D
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA
Phone (07) 3365 1704
Fax (07) 3365 1702
Email disability@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/student-services/disability
UQ School Liaison Team
Building 87, Services Road
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA
Phone (07) 3346 9649
Fax (07) 3365 1488
Email school.liaison@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/schools
Undergraduate Scholarships and
Prizes
Phone (07) 3365 7113
Fax (07) 3365 7559
Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships
QTAC
PO Box 1331, Milton Qld 4064
(Level 4, 154 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane)
AUSTRALIA
Phone (07) 3858 1222 / 1300 467 822
Email www.qtac.edu.au/AboutQTAC/Enquiry.html
Web www.qtac.edu.au
www.facebook.com/uniofqld
HEALTH 2016
www.uq.edu.au
https://twitter.com/uq_news
http://instagram.com/uniofqld
Online enquiries
www.uq.edu.au/international-students/enquire-online
Outside Australia
Phone +61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (freecall)
Phone 1800 671 980
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MASTER OF LAWS
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Chemical
Chemical and Biological
Chemical and Environmental
Chemical and Materials
Chemical and Metallurgical
Civil
Civil and Environmental
Civil and Geotechnical
Electrical
Electrical and Biomedical
Electrical and Computer
Mechanical
Mechanical and Materials
Mechanical and Aerospace
Mechatronic
Software
Mining
Mining and Geotechnical
CHEMICAL
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL
CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS
CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL
CIVIL
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CIVIL AND GEOTECHNICAL
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL AND BIOMEDICAL
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
MECHANICAL
MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS
MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE
MECHATRONIC
SOFTWARE
MINING
MINING AND GEOTECHNICAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychological Science
2015
Engineering
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English (4, SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(4, SA)
Information and
Communications Technology
Law
UNDERGRADUATE
3*
Biomedical Science
Dental Science
Excercise and Nutrition Sciences
Excercise and Sport Sciences
Health Sciences
Health, Sport and Physical Education
Human Services
Doctor of Medicine
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Psychological Science
Social Work
Speech Pathology
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MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy (Honours)
UNDERGRADUATE
LAW
PHARMACY
Pharmacy (Honours)
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational Therapy (Honours)
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
DENTAL SCIENCE
EXERCISE AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES
HEALTH SCIENCES
HEALTH, SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HUMAN SERVICES
MEDICINE
MIDWIFERY
NURSING
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
PHARMACY
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL WORK
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
2016
ARTS
COMMUNICATION
EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
EDUCATION (SECONDARY)
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
JOURNALISM
MUSIC
SOCIAL SCIENCE
English (4, SA), UMAT, GPA of 5.0
in first degree prior to Medicine
UNDERGRADUATE
2015
UNDERGRADUATE
St Lucia and teaching
hospitals
Medicine
(Provisional Entry for School
Leavers) – Bonded Medical Place
8
Health
HEALTH
General office
UQ
www.uq.edu.au/international-students
www.facebook.com/uniofqld
twitter.com/uq_news
Level 2, JD Story Building (61)
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
Phone +61 7 3365 7941
Facsimile +61 7 3365 1794
Email applicationstatus@uq.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
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www.weibo.com/myuq
Central guides
INTERNATIONAL
UQ GUIDE 2016
Australian Undergraduate
International Undergraduate and
Postgraduate
2015
2016
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Master of Laws
Master of International Commercial Law
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Science
SCIENCE
UNDERGRADUATE
AGRIBUSINESS
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
APPLIED SCIENCE
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SCIENCE
REGIONAL AND TOWN PLANNING
SCIENCE
VETERINARY SCIENCE
2016
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Applied Science
Biomedical Science
Biotechnology
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Food Technology
Occupational Health and Safety Science
Regional and Town Planning
Science
Veterinary Science
Copies of these publications are available
through UQ Admissions.
Phone +61 7 3365 2203
Email admissionsenquiries@uq.edu.au
Internet www.uq.edu.au/study
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UNDERSTANDING
WHAT WE MEAN
When you come to university you may
hear a lot of new terms. Check the
definitions online.
UQ terminology
www.uq.edu.au/study/terminology.html
Faculty of Health and Behavioural
Sciences
Phone +61 7 3365 7487
Email habs@uq.edu.au
Web www.health.uq.edu.au
Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical
Sciences
Phone +61 7 3365 5342
Email mabs.reception@uq.edu.au
Web www.health.uq.edu.au
UQ Admissions
Phone +61 7 3365 2203
Email admissionsenquiries@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/study
UQ International Admissions
Phone +61 7 3365 7941/ 1800 671 980
Email study@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/international
Undergraduate Scholarships
and Prizes Office
Phone +61 7 3365 7113
Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships
Student Services-Accessibility
Phone +61 7 3365 1704
Email disability@uq.edu.au
Web www.uq.edu.au/student-services/
disability
In the event of any conflict arising from
information contained in this publication,
the material approved by The University of
Queensland Senate shall prevail.
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KEY DATES
Pharmacy Experience Day
Sunday, 23 August 2015
UQ Open Day
St Lucia campus
Sunday, 2 August 2015
Gatton campus
Sunday, 16 August 2015
QTAC closing date
For on-time applications
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
(check www.qtac.edu.au for details)
Semester 1, 2016
Classes commence
Monday, 29 February 2016
101740 APR15 18K CI
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
RNA Showgrounds
Saturday and Sunday, 18-19 July 2015