GUIDE TO
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION AT UQ
FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS
ENTRY OPTIONS
2017
CONTENTS
How to choose the right program
1
Information events
Information resources
How to apply
ENTRY
OPTIONS
3
Application procedures
Planning preferences
Selection process
How UQ determines your entry rank
4
Secondary studies
5
Post-secondary studies
6
Tertiary studies
7
Professional qualifications
10
How to improve your entry rank
11
Alternative entry
Bridging programs
Undertaking bachelor or higher level study to improve
your entry rank
How to satisfy prerequisites
If you are a domestic student (i.e. an Australian citizen, Australian
permanent resident or New Zealand citizen) and are considering
undergraduate study at UQ, this guide will explain the application
and entry procedures for undergraduate programs. Entry Options
will help you determine your best pathway for gaining entry to the
UQ program of your choice.
If you have qualifications that are not covered in this publication, or
if you are unsure how the information covered here applies to you,
please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for contact details).
Why choose UQ?
While enjoying a campus life like no other, you will learn from the
best, with like-minded peers, to earn a highly valued qualification
that will open doors around the world.
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atisfying subject prerequisites
S
Ways to satisfy the English subject prerequisite
Satisfying English language proficiency
How special entry schemes can help you gain admission 20
Students who have experienced financial hardship
Educational Access Scheme
Bonus Rank Scheme
MD Rural Background Students (RBS)
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
UQ OP Guarantee Scheme
Terms used at University
21
Program quick reference
22
Dual programs
24
Contact details
back cover
Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing (July 2016)
and is subject to change in accordance with the University’s Admission Rules.
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Successful graduates: higher than average for full-time
graduate employment rates and salaries
•
Global connections: extensive graduate network, strong
industry partnerships and many notable alumni
•
Vibrant campuses: accessible locations: three easy-to-access
campuses - catch public transport, ride, walk, or drive; dynamic
sports and cultural activities; 200+ clubs and societies
•
World-class facilities: continuously improving teaching,
learning, sporting, and research spaces
•
Excellent teachers: more national teaching awards than any
other Australian university*
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Leading research: global research powerhouse with all fields
at or above world standard**
•
High-quality programs: most comprehensive range of quality
programs and courses in Queensland
* As at December 2015, UQ has received 114 Citations for Outstanding
Contributions to Student Learning, Awards for Teaching Excellence, and
Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning.
** 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE
RIGHT PROGRAM
Entry requirements vary between programs, therefore identifying the
program that suits your interests is the best starting point in determining
your career goals. Detailed program information and course descriptions
can be obtained from the University’s undergraduate and faculty
publications, as well as online at uq.edu.au/study. Attending one of the
following tertiary information events also provides a great opportunity to
gather information and talk with University staff.
Information events
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July, 2016
TSXPO is a major tertiary education event where representatives from
all the University’s faculties are on hand to discuss program and career
options. TSXPO is held in the Royal International Convention Centre Brisbane
Showgrounds in Brisbane each year.
Careers Markets
Staff from the University attend careers markets and tertiary information
sessions throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. These
events are advertised through schools and local media.
UQ Open Days
St Lucia
Sunday 7 August, 2016 (9am – 3pm)
The UQ St Lucia Open Day is held in the UQ Centre at the St Lucia campus
each year. It includes information sessions, advice and interactive displays
demonstrating the wide range of programs available at UQ. This is an ideal
opportunity for students to gather information that will assist in choosing a
program and to experience UQ’s St Lucia campus.
Gatton
Sunday 21 August, 2016 (9:30am – 3pm)
The UQ Gatton Open Day provides prospective students with a chance to
view research projects and campus facilities for themselves, while learning
about the programs offered at UQ’s Gatton campus.
To discover more about UQ Open Days, visit uq.edu.au/openday
UQ OP Results Advice Night
Monday 19 December, 2016
The UQ OP Results Advice Night is held in the UQ Centre at the St Lucia
campus each December to coincide with the release of Queensland Year
12 OP results. UQ Admissions presents an information session explaining
alternative entry pathways and tertiary options, as well as advice on the
QTAC application process and how to meet program entry requirements.
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Information resources
• education.gov.au/job-guide provides useful information on a wide range
of occupations and the relevent education and training requirements.
Publications
• myfuture.edu.au offers detailed information on career options.
UQ Guide for Australian Undergradute Students
UQ’s Guide for Australian Undergraduate Students is a detailed resource
of the University’s undergraduate programs, entry requirements and other
useful information for prospective students. Faculty prospectuses are also
available. Please contact UQ Admissions for complimentary copies (see back
cover for details).
• qtac.edu.au provides online application services for the majority of
Queensland universities. Applicants can search courses and find important
information including minimum entry requirements, commencement
dates and related fees.
QTAC Guide
The QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses contains information on programs
offered by all universities in Queensland, TAFE Queensland and some
interstate and private institutions. Current Queensland Year 12 students will
be issued a copy of the QTAC Guide via their school.
UQ Admissions staff can offer specialised information on programs, entry
requirements and application procedures. For advice or clarification on
program admission pathways, please contact UQ Admissions (see back
cover for details).
Online information
UQ School Liaison
The following websites may assist you in planning your tertiary studies:
The UQ School Liaison team supports principals, guidance officers, teachers,
parents and prospective students by providing comprehensive information
about UQ programs, scholarships, services and facilities. The UQ School
Liaison team attends all major Queensland and selected interstate career
markets and expos and offers university and school visits. Campus tours are
offered daily during Queensland school holiday periods. Guidance Officers
are encouraged to contact the UQ School Liaison team to arrange a university
or school visit. Phone (07) 3346 9649 or email [email protected]
• uq.edu.au introduces prospective students to the University, detailing
information on all UQ programs, study costs, accommodation services
and facilities. An online virtual tour of the University is available.
• studyassist.gov.au contains information about the Australian higher
education system, courses, Commonwealth loans and scholarships.
• humanservices.gov.au provides comprehensive information about income
support for students.
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UQ Admissions
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HOW TO APPLY
Application procedures
Selection process
Applications for undergraduate degree programs at The University of
Queensland are submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
(QTAC). QTAC operates a centralised, year-round tertiary admissions system
for undergraduate programs in Queensland, allowing applicants to select
programs commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2 on a single application.
To gain entry to an undergraduate program at UQ, there are two broad
requirements:
Applications are submitted online via QTAC’s website qtac.edu.au.
Applications open in August each year, and for programs commencing in
Semester 1, on-time applications are due in late September. Applications may
be lodged after the on-time closing date. A late fee may apply for applications
lodged after this date. For studies commencing in Semester 2, only selected
UQ programs are available.
Planning preferences
UQ offers Commonwealth supported places for all domestic undergraduate
programs. Commonwealth supported places are subsidised by the Federal
government, so the student is only liable for a portion of the program’s
cost (known as the Student Contribution). For information on the
eligibility requirements for Commonwealth supported places, please visit
studyassist.gov.au.
When applying to QTAC you can list up to six preferences for programs
offered at any participating QTAC institution. A single application can include
programs across different semester intakes, as all program preferences have
an associated start month. Please note, when applying for the same program
with different start months, each start month counts as a separate preference.
You are only eligible to receive one offer from QTAC, and this will be for your
highest eligible preference in order of the major offer round date. If you are
offered a place in an early round but prefer a program offered in a later
round, you can rearrange your preferences. Therefore the order in which you
list your preferences is important. Always place programs in order of your
personal preference, from most desired to least desired according to the
start month. Further information on planning preferences, can be accessed
via the QTAC website qtac.edu.au.
Please note, all dual programs offered at UQ have separate distinct QTAC
codes. See page 24 for a complete list of dual program offerings.
• eligibility (subject prerequisites and other requirements); and
• merit (entry rank or OP if a current Qld Year 12 school-leaver)
Offers of university places are made to eligible applicants in order of merit.
Prerequisites are minimum entry requirements for admission to a program,
and may be expressed as subject prerequisites and/or other requirements
(such as auditions, interviews or undergraduate admissions tests). Subject
prerequisites are specific subjects you need to have studied and passed at
Year 12/matriculation level or equivalent. Subject prerequisites are intended
to ensure that anyone entering a program has studied and achieved an
appropriate level of knowledge in subject areas deemed necessary to
undertake the program successfully. Prerequisites can also be met through
a variety of qualifications such as bridging and tertiary studies, as well as
alternative qualifications (see pages 14 to 16 for further information).
If you satisfy the minimum prerequisite requirements you then compete for
a place on the basis of your OP or entry rank allocated to your qualifications.
Entry ranks range from 1–99, with 99 being the highest entry rank attainable.
Entry ranks are usually derived from prior formal academic achievement, but
can also be determined from professional qualifications or from an assessment
of life skills and experience. The use of entry ranks allows applicants with
different qualifications to be assessed and compared against each other for
entry to a particular program.
A competitive entry rank is one that is better than or equivalent to the previous
year’s cut-off. It is important to note however, that entry ranks are not predetermined and may fluctuate from year to year as cut-offs are dependent
upon the number and quality of applications. Therefore, use program cut-off
information from previous years as a guide only.
The selection process involves QTAC listing all eligible applicants for a
particular program in order of merit (after checking that all prerequisites have
been met), offering places to applicants with the highest OP or entry rank
first, then moving down the list until all places are full. When the last place
has been filled the OP or entry rank of that applicant becomes the cut-off for
the program in that year. There are no separate quotas for Year 12, tertiary
and/or alternative entry (also referred to as mature age entry) applicants.
If you are offered a place at the beginning of the year you may choose to
defer that place for up to two calendar years*. Deferment is not available for
offers made mid-year. For more information, please contact UQ Admissions
(see back cover for details).
* currently under review
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HOW UQ DETERMINES
YOUR ENTRY RANK
This is the case regardless of whether the tertiary study comprises of one
single attempt or multiple attempts. For example, the completion of one
semester of study within the Bachelor of Arts and one semester within the
Bachelor of Science will be combined to make up the equivalence of one
full-time year of study.
MAXIMUM
RANK
POSSIBLE
99 (OP1)
5
Queensland Year 12 OP ineligible (based on 2015 data)
90
5
Interstate Year 12
99
5
88
11
91
12
QUALIFICATION
SECONDARY
Queensland Year 12 OP*
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY
STAT (over 18 yrs and not currently completing Year 12)**
BRIDGING PROGRAMS
CATP (complete)+
If you have not completed the equivalent of one full year of bachelor degree
level study, your entry rank will be determined from your secondary and/or
post-secondary education or other qualifications, such as a score from an
approved admissions test or employment experience.
CATP (complete) and STAT**
98
12
Senior External Examination (5 subjects)
99
5, 11
UQ College Tertiary Preparation Program
88
12
The table to the right provides a quick reference guide to the maximum entry
ranks allocated to a number of qualifications. The following pages provide
further details on how entry ranks are determined for these qualifications.
POST-SECONDARY & TERTIARY STUDY
AQF Certificate Level III (complete)^
82
6
AQF Certificate IV (complete)^
89
6
AQF Diploma (incomplete) – 1 year full-time^
87
6
AQF Diploma (complete)^
91
6
Bachelor – 1 semester full-time
88
8
Bachelor – 1 year full-time or more (UQ)
99 (GPA 5.80
or higher)
8
Bachelor – 1 year full-time or more (Other Institutions)
99 (GPA 6.50
or higher)
8
+
* OPs attained in previous years will be converted to an entry rank.
+
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation.
^ If the grading system used is competency-based, STAT must be undertaken to be able to
achieve the maximum rank listed.
** Special Tertiary Admissions Test.
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If you have undertaken the equivalent of at least one full-time year
or more of bachelor or higher level study, your entry rank will be
solely determined from this study, and all other qualifications will
be disregarded.
Qualifications and the maximum
rank possible
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When you apply for entry to a particular program your qualifications are
assessed and assigned an entry rank for comparison with other applicants.
The University derives entry ranks based on QTAC assessment schedules
(conversion tables), which have been developed according to established
standards and precedents approved by QTAC’s participating tertiary
institutions.
SECONDARY STUDIES
If you are currently completing Year 12 in Queensland, you will be considered
for tertiary admission on the basis of your Year 12 Senior Education Profile
(SEP). The SEP consists of a Tertiary Entrance Statement which provides
your overall position (OP) and field position (FPs), and a Senior Statement,
which outlines the level of achievement in each of the subjects studied.
Eligible students also receive a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
Students eligible to receive an Overall Position (OP) are considered for
tertiary selection on the basis of their OP. The Queensland Curriculum and
Assessment Authority (QCAA) determines OPs, which range from 1 to 25 (1
being the highest). Queries regarding the calculation of the OP should be
directed to the QCAA (see back cover for details).
Year 12 students ineligible to receive an OP may be considered for tertiary
admission on the basis of their best 20 semester units of Authority, Authorityregistered and Vocational Education and Training (VET) results as recorded on
their Senior Statement, and if available, results in the Queensland Core Skills
(QCS) Test. Students completing Year 12 with fewer than 20 semester units may
still be eligible for a QTAC entry rank but it will be less competitive than if they
completed 20 units. Undertaking an OP ineligible Senior Secondary program
may make it difficult and in some cases impossible to achieve the high ranks
necessary for entry to high demand programs. Queries regarding the calculation
of entry ranks for OP-ineligible students should be directed to QTAC.
Interstate Year 12
Students completing Year 12 from interstate are considered for tertiary
admission on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
QTAC converts ATAR scores to entry ranks using an approved conversion
table. See 2015 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement table.
International Baccalaureate
If you complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, your IB score
(out of 45) will be converted to a ‘Combined Rank’. For tertiary admission
purposes in Queensland, the ‘Combined Rank’ is converted to a QTAC entry
rank. Each year an approved conversion table is released by QTAC. See 2015
Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement table. This conversion
table is based on students who have been awarded a completed IB Diploma.
Students who have an incomplete IB Diploma will be assessed on a different
conversion table. Contact UQ Admissions for further information.
Qld Senior External Examinations
If you are undertaking Senior External Examination studies, the way in which
your entry rank is derived will depend on the number of subjects you complete.
An entry rank can be allocated to a minimum of two subjects and a maximum
of five subjects. If you have completed more than five subjects your best five
subject results will be used. To obtain an entry rank as high as 99 with Senior
External Examination studies you must complete at least five subjects.
Other Secondary Studies
If you have completed an overseas secondary program, you will be considered
for tertiary entry on a similar basis to Australian students. For information on
how other secondary studies are assessed, please contact UQ Admissions
(see back cover for details).
2015 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement
QTAC
SELECTION
RANK
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
NATIONALLY
AGREED
COMMON
INDEX (ATAR)1
99.00
98.00
97.00
96.00
95.00
93.95
92.90
91.90
90.85
89.85
88.80
87.75
86.75
85.70
84.65
83.60
82.55
81.45
80.40
79.30
78.25
77.10
76.00
74.90
73.75
72.60
71.40
70.20
68.95
67.70
66.30
64.85
63.40
61.80
60.20
58.50
56.55
54.20
51.65
48.00
40.65
(IB)
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE 2
42
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
QLD OVERALL
POSITION (OP)3
1
2
3
4
5
33
6
32
7
31
8
30
29
9
28
10
27
11
26
12
13
25
14
24
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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Queensland Year 12
1 The Nationally Agreed common index is called the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank
(ATAR) or in the case of IB students, the ‘Combined Rank’. The ATAR was previously
known as the Interstate Transfer Index (ITI).
2 The maximum IB score is 45 and for 2015 students, an IB score of 42 or better converted
to a Queensland rank of 99.
3 International students studying Year 12 in Australia are not included in the OP to rank
points of comparison calculations.
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POST-SECONDARY STUDIES
The way in which certificate and diploma studies are assigned entry ranks
largely depends on how the results for that study are issued. For Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF) certificate and diploma qualifications, QTAC
uses a suite of assessment schedules to distinguish between competencybased and graded assessment (also referred to as performance level
assessment for TAFE Queensland study) when assigning ranks. As students
completing competency-based assessment can only achieve results of pass
(competent) and fail (not yet competent), the Special Tertiary Admissions
Test (STAT) can also be undertaken to improve the entry rank.
Certificate studies
UQ accepts AQF Certificate levels III to IV for tertiary admission purposes;
however Certificates I and II are not acceptable. Additionally, short course
certificates that are not awarded a particular AQF level are generally not
assessable for an entry rank, however please contact UQ Admissions for
clarification.
The following table shows the maximum ranks attainable for competencybased and graded certificate level study.
Completed AQF Certificates
Certificate Level III (competency-based)*
Certificate Level III (graded)
Maximum possible
entry rank
Competency-based AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma & Associate Degree Studies
STAT
(1992 – March
2010)
STAT
(Since April
2010)
170 and over
166
164
162
160
159
158
157
155
172 and over
167
165
162
160
157
155
154
151
Below 154
or Did not sit
Below 149
or Did not sit
82
Certificate Level IV (competency-based)*
74
Certificate Level IV (graded)
89
Completed
AQF Diploma
87
85
83
82
80
79
78
78
91
89
87
86
84
83
82
82
78
82
At least one year
full-time or completion
of AQF Advanced
Diploma or Associate
Degree
98
96
94
93
92
91
The following table shows the entry ranks attainable by undertaking graded
AQF diploma, advanced diploma and associate degree level studies.
Graded AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma & Associate Degree Studies
GPA
7 point scale
At least one year
full-time AQF
Diploma study
Completed AQF
Diploma
At least one year
full-time or completion
of AQF Advanced
Diploma or Associate
Degree
6.5+
87
91
98
86
90
96
85
89
* Please note that higher ranks can be achieved from these qualifications
when combined with STAT.
6.00-6.24
Diploma studies
5.50-5.74
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At least one
year full-time
AQF Diploma
study
Note: Competency is required in all subjects attempted in order to be allocated the entry
ranks indicated in this table. Otherwise the grade point average will be calculated and the
entry rank will be derived from the graded schedule listed below.
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UQ assigns entry ranks to partially completed and completed diploma
(or equivalent) studies. For qualifications that have a mixture of both
competency-based and graded assessment, a percentage of how much
was completed for each assessment mode is calculated to determine what
assessment schedule is used to derive the entry rank. Please contact UQ
Admissions for advice on deriving entry ranks for diploma studies with both
graded and competency-based assessment (see back cover for details).
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The following table shows the entry ranks attainable by undertaking
competency-based AQF diploma, advanced diploma and associate degree
level studies alone or in combination with STAT.
6.25-6.49
97
5.75-5.99
5.25-5.49
95
94
5.00-5.24
84
4.75-4.99
83
88
87
4.50-4.74
82
86
93
4.25-4.49
80
84
92
4.00-4.24
78
82
91
86
3.75-3.99
76
80
3.50-3.74
71
75
83
3.25-3.49
67
71
80
3.00-3.24
64
68
77
2.75-2.99
61
65
75
2.50-2.74
57
61
71
65
2.25-2.49
51
55
2.00-2.24
45
45
59
<2.00
40
41
45
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If you are undertaking or have already completed a certificate or diploma
qualification and you have not previously completed one full-time year of
bachelor or higher level study, you may be considered for tertiary admission
on the basis of this study.
TERTIARY STUDIES
In determining entry ranks for tertiary studies four factors are taken into
account: the grades, level of study, duration of study, and where the study
was undertaken.
Grades
A student’s performance is measured by their Grade Point Average (GPA).
For UQ, grades are expressed on a 7-point numerical scale, where 7 is the
highest and 4 is the pass mark. Other tertiary institutions may use different
grading systems, and for tertiary entrance purposes at UQ, these grades are
converted to the 7-point scale for the purpose of determining an entry rank.
Generally a GPA is the sum of the unit grades in a program divided by the
number of units attempted. Where credit point values for units are unequal,
a weighting is applied to calculate the GPA. Please contact UQ Admissions
if you are unsure about the numerical values of grades you have achieved or
if your institution’s grading system is not on a 7-point scale.
How to calculate your GPA
UQ’s grading system includes:
High Distinction = 7
Distinction = 6
Credit =
5
Pass = 4
Fail = 3
Fail = 2
Fail = 1
The formula for the GPA calculation is:
Level of study
For the purpose of allocating entry ranks, tertiary study is defined by UQ’s
Admissions Rules as accredited study completed at one of the following
levels: Bachelor degree or higher (i.e. Honours, Postgraduate Certificate,
Postgraduate Diploma, Masters Coursework, Masters Research, and PhD).
The level of study can make a difference to entry ranks as under UQ’s Admission
Rules, in addition to the rank assigned on the basis of the cumulative GPA
for any coursework study, a standard alternate rank can also be assigned for
complete research and postgraduate coursework programs. Please see the
table below for details.
Completed honours degrees (2B or higher), masters degrees, PhD and
higher degrees
Course level/Ranka
Maximum entry rank
2B Honours b
97
Masters by coursework b
97
2A or 1st Honoursb, Masters by thesis,
PhD and Higher degrees
99
a 3rd honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, postgraduate qualifying and comparable
courses are assessed on the appropriate schedule for bachelor degree study.
b Incomplete qualifications are assessed on the appropriate schedule for bachelor degree
study
The sum of (the grade result in each course multiplied by its unit value)
The sum of the unit value of each course
For example, if you have completed 4 courses as listed below:
AAAA1000 (2 units) grade 4; BBBB1000 (2 units) grade 5
CCCC1000 (1 unit) grade 5; DDDD1000 (1 unit) grade 7
Step 1: Multiply the unit value of each course by its grade
AAAA1000: 2x4=8
BBBB1000: 2x5=10
CCCC1000: 1x5=5
DDDD1000: 1x7=7
Step 2: Add the resulting amounts together
8+10+5+7= 30
Step 3: Add the units for each course together
2+2+1+1= 6
Step 4: Divide the total grade amount (result from Step 2) by the total unit amount
(result from Step 3)
30/6= 5.0
Please note:
• Where unit values are provided these MUST be used. Where these are not provided,
it may be necessary to assume the subjects are weighted equally.
• For grades of Withdrawn with Failure/Penalty/Did not sit etc, the grade shall be taken
as zero, and the unit value is included in the GPA calculation.
• If you cancel courses by the due date, or are granted Withdrawal Without Academic
Penalty, those courses will not be included in the GPA calculation.
• If you have undertaken studies where you were awarded ungraded passes or grades
of Competent, those grades will not be included in the GPA calculation, unless it
advantages you (e.g. if your GPA is less than 4.00).
• If you have successfully passed one full year of bachelor or higher level study where
more than three-quarters of the work undertaken was assessed on an ungraded basis,
you will be assigned a base entry rank of 93.
• If you have undertaken the same course multiple times, all attempts at the course will
be included in the GPA calculation, unless the course was competency-based.
• If you have received exemption or credit for prior learning, those units will not
count towards your GPA.
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Duration of study
Where the study is undertaken
For UQ, a standard full-time load is 8 units per semester. Once you have
completed the equivalent of one full-time year of bachelor or higher level
study (i.e. 16 units of study at UQ), you will be assigned an entry rank solely
on the basis of this study and all other qualifications at a lower level will be
disregarded. For multiple attempts of tertiary study, the University derives
entry ranks from the total cumulative GPA. When combining, if the cumulative
duration totals less than one full year, the entry rank derived will only be used
if it advantages the applicant.
When assigning entry ranks to one full year or more of tertiary study, we
can allocate more generous rankings to studies undertaken at UQ. Students
wishing to improve on a rank obtained from another institution should
consider completing one full year of bachelor level or higher studies at UQ.
The maximum rank attainable for the completion of one full year or more of
bachelor level study is 99.
Entry ranks assigned to studies less than one full year in duration do not
derive ranks high enough to gain entry to the more competitive programs,
such as dentistry and physiotherapy. The following schedule indicates the
entry ranks attainable for studies that are less than one full year in duration.
Bachelor or higher level study of less than one full year
BACHELOR DEGREEa
Where students have completed study at both UQ and other institutions
(totalling one full year or more of study), the GPAs are not combined together
to calculate the rank. Instead, individual tertiary ranks are calculated for each
study period using the respective schedules for UQ and all other institutions,
which are then combined by weighting the respective durations of the study
periods. Please contact UQ Admissions for clarification.
The following schedule indicates the entry ranks attainable for at least one
full year or more of bachelor or higher level study.
Bachelor or higher level study one full year or more
0.5 semester
PTE or moreb
1 semester FTE
or more
1.5 semesters FTE
or morec
6.5+
85
88
94
6.25-6.49
84
86
93
6.00-6.24
83
85
92
5.75-5.99
82
84
BACHELOR DEGREEa
GPA
7-point scale
UQ
All other institutions
6.5+
99
99
6.25–6.49
99
98
6.00–6.24
99
98
91
5.80–5.99
99
97
5.50–5.79
98
97
5.50-5.74
81
83
90
5.25-5.49
80
82
89
5.25–5.49
97
96
5.00-5.24
79
81
89
5.00–5.24
96
96
88
4.50–4.99
95
95
94
94
78
80
4.50-4.74
77
79
87
4.25–4.49
4.25-4.49
76
78
86
4.00–4.24
93
93
4.00-4.24
75
77
84
3.75–3.99
88
88
3.75-3.99
72
74
78
3.50–3.74
85
85
3.50-3.74
70
72
76
3.25–3.49
82
82
3.25-3.49
68
71
74
3.00–3.24
79
79
3.00-3.24
66
69
73
2.75–2.99
76
76
2.75-2.99
61
66
71
2.50–2.74
72
72
2.50-2.74
55
63
66
2.25–2.49
67
67
2.00–2.24
60
60
<2.00
45
45
2.25-2.49
45
59
64
2.00-2.24
45
55
57
<2.00
45
45
45
a Refers to study by coursework including bachelor degree (awarded without honours),
graduate certificate, graduate diploma, postgraduate qualifying and comparable courses
including coursework masters and coursework doctorate level studies and non-award
level study.
b At least half of the normal full-time load for one semester or the equivalent undertaken
over more than one semester.
c At least three-fourths of the normal full-time load for one year or the equivalent undertaken on a part-time basis.
Note: Non-award enrolment in courses which are assessed at bachelor or higher level may
also be included.
Studies from more than five years ago: The University’s Admissions Rules
permit results obtained more than five years before program commencement
to be disregarded from the calculation of the entry rank if you have since
undertaken at least one full year of bachelor level study, unless the rank
using all previous results is higher. For 2017 admissions, results obtained in
2011 and earlier may be disregarded from the calculation of the entry rank
if at least one full year has been completed since 2012. If this is the case, all
results completed since 2012 will be used in the calculation of the entry rank.
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GPA
7-point scale
4.75-4.99
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Under the Admissions Rules, UQ may be able to separate studies from UQ
and other institutions if it advantages the applicant. The UQ study must
be the most recent and have a minimum duration of one full year of study.
a Refers to study by coursework including bachelor degree (awarded without honours),
graduate certificate, graduate diploma, postgraduate qualifying and comparable courses
including coursework masters and coursework doctors degree level studies and nonaward level study.
Note: This is an abridged table and intended as a guide only. A finer breakdown of GPA to
rank conversion is available – please contact UQ Admissions.
Examples of entry ranks
Where applicants have an extensive prior history of tertiary study, including
study at multiple institutions and studies undertaken more than 5 years ago.
Scenario 1:
2010 – 2010:
UQ
Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time)
2011 – 2011:
GU
Bachelor of Social Work (1 year full-time)
OR
2010 – 2010:
QUT
Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time)
2011 – 2011:
UQ
Bachelor of Nursing (1 year full-time)
If you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ in 2010 and
subsequently completed one full year of bachelor study at Griffith University
in 2011, your entry rank will be based on the combined results from both UQ
and GU.
However, if you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at QUT in 2010
and subsequently completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ in
2011, two entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on the
combined results from both QUT and UQ (as above). The second entry rank
will be based on the UQ GPA only, as the most recent year of full-time study
is from UQ. The higher of the two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes.
Scenario 2:
2012 – 2012:
UQ
Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time)
2013 – 2013:
QUT
Bachelor of Business (1 year full-time)
2014 – 2014:
UQ
Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time)
If you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ in 2012 and
subsequently completed one full year of bachelor study at QUT in 2013, and
then in 2014 you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ, two entry
ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on the combined
GPA from all your bachelor level study combined. The second entry rank will
be based on the results from your UQ study only. The higher of the two entry
ranks will be used for entry purposes.
Scenario 3:
2007 – 2007: UQ
Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time)
2010 – 2012:
JCU
Bachelor of Commerce (3 years full-time)
If you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ in 2007 and then
three years of bachelor study at James Cook University from 2010 to 2012,
two entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on all
your bachelor level study combined. The second entry rank will be based on
your JCU studies in 2012 only, as all study prior to 2012 (i.e. five years before
the year you intend to study) can be discounted if one full year of bachelor
study has been undertaken within the last five years. The higher of the two
entry ranks will be used for entry purposes.
Scenario 4:
2011 – 2014:
UQ
Bachelor of Arts (3 years full-time)
2015 – 2016:
UQ
Master of Arts (2 years full-time)
If you have completed a 3 year bachelor degree in 2014 and a 2 year coursework Master degree in 2015 at UQ, three entry ranks will be calculated. The
first entry rank will be based on all your bachelor and coursework Masters
study combined (i.e. the cumulative GPA). The second entry rank will be
based on your bachelor study since 2012 combined with your coursework
Masters GPA (since all study prior to 2012 can be disregarded). The third rank
will be based on the standard flat rank assigned to a completed coursework
Masters (i.e. rank 97 not based on GPA). The higher of the three entry ranks
will be used for entry purposes.
This information is intended as a guide only. If your particular situation has
not been outlined above, or you have further questions about the calculation
of GPAs and combined entry ranks, please contact UQ Admissions (see back
cover for details).
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PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
If you do not possess any formal academic qualifications you may be
assigned an entry rank on the basis of professional qualifications (such as
apprenticeships, traineeships, nursing certificates, memberships of professional
groups, music or language qualifications or specific cases of work experience).
The table below details the entry ranks assigned to various professional
qualifications. If your qualifications are not included in this table please contact
UQ Admissions for advice.
QUALIFICATION
ENTRY RANK
Music, Dancing and Speech and Drama Qualifications
Completed Seventh or Eighth Grade of the Australian and
New Zealand Cultural Arts Ltd.
Completed Seventh or Eighth Grade of the Australian Music
Examinations Boardd
Completed Seventh or Eighth Grade or Performers
Certificate of the Trinity college of Music, London
Completed Seventh or Eighth Grade of the Australian
College of Music
Completed Seventh or Eighth Grade of the London College
of Music
Completed Seventh or Eighth Grade or Proficiency
Certificate of the Australian Guild of Music and Speech
Language Qualifications
Paraprofessional Interpreter or Translator formerly Level 2
Accreditation of the National Accreditation Authority for
Translators and Interpreters
Level 1 Accreditation of the National Accreditation Authority
for Translators and Interpreters
84
81
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Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Skilled Vocational Training (pre-AQF)a
Trade certificate
80
Completion of two years or more of an apprenticeship with
73
satisfactory grades (must be well documented)
Australian traineeship (certificate of completion)
71
Commissioned Officers (Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and
Defence Forces) and related qualificationsb
Commercial pilots licence
87
Australian armed services general training and two years
82
experience post-training
Australian police academy probationary training completed
82
and two years experience post-training
Australian ambulance and fire service officers with two
80
years experience post-training
c
Health Care Practitioners and Related Qualifications
Australian post-registration nursing certificate of at least six
86
months duration
Australian general or psychiatric (or mental health)
85
registered nursing certificate
Successful completion of at least two years of registered
general or psychiatric nursing training in Australia (must be
81
well documented)
Enrolled nurse training completed
80
a Only applies to apprenticeships and traineeships completed prior to the introduction of the
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in 1995. All apprenticeships and traineeships
obtained since the introduction of the AQF are assessed on the basis of the embedded AQF
Certificate or Diploma.
b The University of Queensland does not accept these qualifications from applicants who
have completed the qualification outside Australia
c Only applies to health care qualifications achieved through hospital based or registration
body training. Health care qualifications achieved as academic qualifications are assessed on
the basis of the appropriate academic qualification (i.e. Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor).
d AMEB Levels, Grades and Steps are seen as equivalent and can be assessed on this schedule.
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HOW TO IMPROVE
YOUR ENTRY RANK
PAID WORK EXPERIENCE
If your existing qualifications do not derive an entry rank sufficient to gain
entry to your preferred program, then you may choose to undertake one
of the following options to improve your entry rank. The pathway you
ultimately choose depends on the program you intend to study, as well as
the qualifications you already possess.
If you have no formal academic qualifications and are over 18 years of age,
UQ may be able to consider you for admission to some programs on the
basis of specific work experience. It is not recommended that you solely
rely on work experience, rather you should supplement it with the STAT. For
employment experience to be considered, you must have spent at least six
months in full-time paid employment. This work does not have to relate to
your chosen field of study.
Alternative Entry
Alternative entry provisions allow you to apply for admission on the basis
of the skills gained through your life and work experience. Alternative
entry comprises of sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and
submitting documentation relating to employment experience. To be assessed
on the basis of alternative entry, you must be 18 years of age (on or before 1
February for programs commencing in Semester 1 and by 1 July for programs
commencing in Semester 2) and not be a current Year 12 school leaver.
Work experience must be well documented and substantiated by statements
of service or signed references on company letterhead. If you have been
self-employed, a statement from your accountant, solicitor or tax agent
should be supplied.
QTAC assesses work experience according to the Australian and New Zealand
Standard Classification of Occupantions (ANZSCO). Entry ranks are allocated
on the basis of the ANZSCO skill level and duration of employment. Please
contact QTAC for further information.
Alternative entry is NOT suitable for applicants who have completed
at least one full year of bachelor or higher level study or for applicants
completing senior studies in the year of tertiary application.
Bridging Programs
Successfully completing an approved bridging program is another way to
gain an entry rank for admission to tertiary study if you have not previously
completed at least one full year of bachelor or higher level study.
SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS TEST (STAT)
The STAT is a two-hour multiple choice tertiary admissions aptitude test
administered by the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER).
While several sittings of STAT are available throughout the year, you can
only sit STAT once per year and registrations are submitted to QTAC. If you
have sat the STAT more than once (over a number of years), your highest
result will be used.
STAT is only used if it advantages
you and will not be used if the
overall test score gives you a lower
entry rank than the one allocated
to your other qualifications.
The following table shows
the entry ranks attainable by
completing the STAT with no
other qualification.
158
155
75
157
154
73
155
151
70
154
149
68
153
147
66
152
145
63
151
144
58
Below 151
141
53
Below 141
50
The Senior External Examinations are a set of subject examinations
administered by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
(QCAA). Each subject examination is held only once at the end of the year.
Students undertake preparation studies with an approved education institution
which are generally completed at night or from home over a 12-month period.
The number of subjects you should complete largely depends on the program
you’re seeking admission to (see page 5 for further details).
For more information on the Senior External Examinations, contact:
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For UQ, STAT can be assigned an entry rank on its own or in combination with
competency-based certificate and diploma level qualifications, as well as with
the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation. If you have completed one year
or more of diploma study where assessment is competency-based and you have
achieved competency in all your
subjects, it is recommended that
STAT
STAT
RANK
you sit the STAT as it has the
(1992 –
(SINCE
(no other
potential to significantly improve
MARCH
APRIL 2010) qualification)
your entry rank (see page 6 for
2010)
further information). The highest
166 and over 167 and over
88
entry rank that can be achieved
164
165
85
from STAT is 88, so it is not an
162
162
83
appropriate pathway for entry to
highly competitive programs such
160
160
80
as physiotherapy or dentistry.
159
157
78
SENIOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)
Phone: (07) 3864 0367
Email: [email protected]
Website: qcaa.qld.edu.au
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CERTIFICATE IV IN ADULT TERTIARY PREPARATION
(CATP)
For more information on CATP please contact:
The Queensland CATP program is designed to help improve your chances of
tertiary admission, by providing an educational program to meet prerequisite
requirements and academic preparation for further study at a tertiary level.
It is offered by TAFE Queensland and private providers, such as Hubbard’s
School.
In order to be awarded the Queensland CATP, students must successfully
complete 9 modules, the majority of which must be completed subjects and
one of those must be the subject Language and Learning. Each subject may
comprise of 2 or 3 modules.
UQ will only assign you an entry rank for this program if you have
successfully completed the entire certificate.
If you undertake the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) your result from
this test may be combined with your CATP results to improve your entry rank.
For example: If you have an average grade of 5.26 you would be allocated
an entry rank of 84. If you sat the STAT in 2015 and achieved an overall score
of 165, this combined with your CATP average of 5.26 would be allocated an
entry rank of 93.
The schedule below shows the entry ranks you can achieve from
successfully completing the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation.
For details on how CATP studies completed prior to 2014 are considered
please contact UQ Admissions.
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Completed Qld Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Since 2008)
STAT
(1992 –
MARCH
2010)
STAT
(SINCE
APRIL
2010)
166 and
over
164
167 and
over
165
162
Average grade in all subject modules of CATP a,b,c,d,e
Less
than
4.00
4.00 – 4.26 – 4.76 – 5.26 – 5.76 – 6.26 +
4.25
4.75
5.25
5.75
6.25
88
91
93
94
95
98
85
89
90
92
93
94
97
162
83
88
89
91
92
93
96
160
160
80
87
90
91
92
95
159
157
78
158
155
75
157
154
73
88
86
155
151
70
85
149
68
84
153
147
66
152
145
63
151
144
58
53
below 151
below 141
50
Did not sit
Did not sit
45
87
88
154
141
89
86
85
79
81
94
90
91
93
89
90
92
88
89
87
86
82
86
84
86
91
aThis table is currently under review and subject to change.
b From 2014 CATP students must successfully complete 9 modules of which the majority
must be completed subjects, including the subject Language and Learning.
Hubbard’s School
Phone: (07) 3371 5999
Website: hubbards.qld.edu.au
UQ COLLEGE TERTIARY PREPARATION PROGRAM
The Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) provides school leavers and adult
learners with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to engage in
successful tertiary study. The TPP is a 28 week program with no tuition fees,
and is studied over two trimester periods. There are three intakes per year:
January, May and September on the St Lucia campus. Students can choose
to complete the entire program or undertake individual subjects. The full TPP
consists of two core subjects – Academic English for University Studies plus
one of Pre-University Mathematics A or Pre-University Mathematics B; and
three elective subjects to assist with prerequisites. Application is through UQ
College. For more information please contact:
UQ College
Phone: 07 3346 8222
Website: uqcollege.edu.au
The schedule below shows the entry ranks you can achieve from
successfully completing the full UQ College TPP. An entry rank may also be
derived if you undertake 2, 3 or 4 TPP subjects for UQ programs, however
these ranks are less generous. Please contact UQ Admissions for advice
regarding entry ranks from the incomplete TPP.
UQ College Tertiary
Preparation Programa
Grade Point
Average
Entry Rank
seven-point scale
6.5+
88
6.00–6.49
87
5.75–5.99
86
5.50–5.74
85
5.25–5.49
84
5.00–5.24
83
4.75–4.99
82
4.50–4.74
81
4.25–4.49
79
4.00–4.24
76
3.75–3.99
71
3.50–3.74
67
3.25–3.49
63
3.00–3.24
59
2.75–2.99
55
2.50–2.74
51
c Based on H = 6.5, J3 = 6.5, C = 5, J2 = 5, P = 4, J1 = 4, R = 1.5, M = 1.5 and N = 1.5
2.25–2.49
46
d Where module weightings are provided, these will be used in the calculation of a GPA.
Where module weightings are not provided all modules will be assumed to have equal
weighting.
2.00–2.24
45
<2.00
45
e Where an applicant has studied more than 9 modules, only the best 9 modules will be
used in the derivation of a rank. Where the same module has been attempted on more
than one occasion, only one attempt will be considered in the calculation of a rank, and
this will be the best result achieved.
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Phone: 1300 308 233 (all campus enquiry line)
Website: tafeqld.edu.au
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a Completion of the UQ College TPP
requires 5 subjects, including the
core subjects of Academic English
for University Studies plus ONE of
Pre-University Mathematics A or B.
OTHER UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY PROGRAMS
If you intend to complete a bridging or preparatory program offered by
another provider, it is important for you to contact UQ Admissions for
clarification on how it will be assessed for a tertiary rank.
Undertaking bachelor or higher
level study to improve your entry
rank
If the entry rank from your secondary, post-secondary or bridging studies is
insufficient to gain a place in your preferred program, you may improve your
entry rank by undertaking studies in another degree program, for which you
do have a competitive entry rank. In order to ‘upgrade’ with tertiary study,
it is recommended that you complete the equivalent of at least one full year
of study with suitable results to improve your entry rank. Refer to pages 7 to
9 for information on how UQ determines your entry rank based on bachelor
or higher level study.
While it may be possible to undertake less than one full year of study to
improve your entry rank, the entry rank allocated on this basis may not be
high enough to gain entry to the more competitive programs. See page 8
for further details on the maximum ranks assigned to studies less than one
full year in duration.
To complete the equivalent of one full year of degree study for the purposes
of upgrading, you must complete a minimum of 16 units (which is typically
8 courses) at UQ, regardless of the program in which you are enrolled. If you
study at another tertiary education provider you must complete the number
of courses that institution deems equivalent to one full year. For example, at
Griffith University one full year in a Bachelor of Arts equals 80 credit points.
Please note that even after you complete one full year of bachelor or higher
level study it is possible that you may not have achieved grades high enough
to upgrade to your preferred program. You should take this into account when
planning your first year of enrolment so that the courses/subjects you study
provide options for further study.
If you complete studies that are related to the desired program it may be
possible to gain credit for those courses/subjects once you gain entry to your
chosen program. Credit is determined on an individual basis by the relevant
faculty/school. Formal applications for credit may only be submitted once
you have received a QTAC offer.
Finally, it is important to note that Centrelink requires students studying
tertiary programs to meet “allowable” time rules, meaning students must
finish a program within the minimum time specified, depending on full-time
or part-time enrolment. Enrolment in previous tertiary study at the same level
may reduce the period for which you can receive financial assistance through
Centrelink. Students intending to upgrade or change to another program
should contact Centrelink to check how this may affect their allowance
entitlements. See back cover for contact details.
Open Universities Australia
You can also undertake degree level studies through Open Universities
Australia (formerly Open Learning Australia) via distance education.
To undertake the equivalent of one full year of tertiary study you must
complete eight units. For more information, contact:
Open Universities Australia
Phone: 1300 737 126
Email: use online enquiry form
Website:open.edu.au
If the program you are studying is at another institution your studies may be
regarded differently from studies at UQ and this may be taken into account
when your results are converted into an entry rank (see page 8 for further
information).
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HOW TO SATISFY
PREREQUISITES
Satisfying Subject Prerequisites
Secondary Study
Subject prerequisite requirements are intended to ensure that all persons entering a program have studied and achieved an appropriate level of knowledge
in subject areas deemed necessary to undertake the program successfully.
The following tables show recent interstate, International Baccalaureate and
NZ subject equivalents to Queensland senior subjects, which will satisfy
prerequisites for admission to programs at UQ.
All undergraduate bachelor degrees at UQ have an English subject
prerequisite. Many bachelor degrees also have additional mathematics and/
or science prerequisites. For further information on prerequisites see the
Programs quick reference starting on page 22.
Prerequisite subject equivalents – Interstate and International Baccalaureate
QLD+
ACT
NSW
SA/NT
TAS
WA
IB
125+ (Scaled score)
Performance band = 2+ C- or better (from
Publicly Assessed
Subjects [PAS] only}
SA or better (Exit level 25+ (Study score)
of achievement)**
50%+ (Subject scaled
mark)
HL: 3 or better
SL: 4 or better
English or
English for ESL*
Learners
–English
– Language and
Literature
– World Literature
– ESL (English as a
Second Language)*
– English Standard
– English Advanced
– English as a Second
Language*
– English Extension
1 or 2
–English
– English Studies
– English as a Second
Language Studies*
–English
Communication
– English
– Literature
– Writer’s Workshop
– World Literature
– English Studies
– Eunications
– English Writing
–English
– English (ESL)*
–Literature
– English Language
–English
–English
(Stage 2 or 3)
– English for ESL*
Students
– English Literature
– English Course
– English as an
Additional Language
or Dialect
Mathematics A or
Mathematics in
Society
–Mathematical
Applications
–General
Mathematics
– Maths in Society
– Maths in Practice
–Quantitative
Methods
–Mathematical
Methods
–Mathematics
Applied
–Mathematics
Applied (SS5C)
Mathematics B or
Mathematics I
–Mathematics
–Specialist
Mathematics
–Mathematical
Methods
–Mathematics
(2U to 4U)
–Mathematics
Extension 1 or 2
–Mathematics
–Mathematical
Studies
– Mathematics 1
Mathematics C or
Mathematics II
–Specialist
–Mathematics
Mathematics
(3U and 4U)
–Mathematics
–Mathematics
Advanced Extended
Extension 1 and 2
–Specialist
Mathematics
– Mathematics 2
–Mathematics
Methods (SS5C)
– Maths Stage 2 or 3
– Algebra and
Geometry
– Analysis and
Statistics
–Mathematics
–Mathematics
Specialised (SS5C)
– Maths Stage 2
and 3
Physics
–Physics
–Electronics
–Physics
– Further Mathematics – Maths 1
– Maths IV
– Modelling with
Mathematics
– Mathematics Stage
2C/D
– Mathematics Stage
3A/B
–Discrete
Mathematics
–Mathematical
–Calculus
Methods
–Applicable
Mathematics
– Maths II
– Mathematics Stage
3C/D
–Mathematics
Specialist Stage 3A/B
–Specialist
–Applicable
Mathematics
Mathematics
– Mathematics III
–Mathematics
Specialist Stage 3C/D
–Physics
–Physics
– Physical Science
– Physics (Stage 3)
– English A1
(HL or SL)
– English A2
(HL or SL)
– English B
(HL or SL)
– English A: Literature
(HL or SL)
– English A: Language
and Literature
(HL or SL))
–Mathematical
Studies (SL)
Chemistry
–Chemistry
Biology
–Biology
– Human Biology
– Biological Science
Applicants from a
non-english speaking
background refer to
page 18.
–Science
(3U or 4U)
– Physics (2U)
– Physics
–Science
(3U or 4U)
– Chemistry (2U)
– Chemistry
– Biology (2U)
– Biology
–Chemistry
– Physics (SS5C)
– Physical Sciences
– Applied Science Physical Sciences
–Chemistry
–Chemistry
–Chemistry
–Chemistry
(Stage 3)
–Biology
–Biology
–Biology
–Biology
– Human Biology
– Biological Sciences
– Human Biological
Sciences
Includes external senior subjects.
* ESL may require a higher grade to meet English proficiency for some programs.
Note: if you have completed Year 12 subjects in Australia not listed here, please contact UQ Admissions for advice.
+
148
VIC
4SA or better
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–Mathematics
(HL or SL)
–Mathematical
Methods
(HL or SL)
– Mathematics (HL)
–Mathematical
Methods
(HL or SL)
–Physics
(HL or SL)
– Physical Science
(HL)
–Chemistry
(HL or SL)
–Biology
(HL or SL)
Prerequisite subject equivalents – New Zealand, General Certificate of Education (GCE), Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education and USA High
School Diploma
QLD*
NZ NCEA LEVEL 3
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF
EDUCATION (GCE)
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF
SECONDARY EDUCATION
USA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
4SA or better
2.0 (Achieved or better at NCEA
Level 3)
GCSE/O level and AS level:
grade of C
GCE A level: grade of D
Grade of 3 (grade of 4 required for
English
Advanced Placement (AP) subjects
(min grade of 3)
English or English for ESL Learners
–English
– English Language
– Successful completion of HS
Diploma and SAT result
Mathematics A or
Mathematics in Society
– Statistics and Modelling
–Mathematics
–Statistics
– Mathematics with Calculus
–Calculus
– Any ‘English’ subject (GCSE/O
level)
– English Language or English
Literature (A or AS level)
– Mathematics (GCSE/O level)
Mathematics B or
Mathematics I
Mathematics C or
Mathematics II
– Mathematics (A or AS level)
– Mathematics (A level)
Physics
–Physics
– Physics (A or AS level)
Chemistry
–Chemistry
– Chemistry (A or AS level)
Biology
–Biology
– Biology (A or AS level)
– Human and Social Biology
(A level)
– Maths Compulsory
– Maths Compulsory plus Extension
Module 1
(Calculus and Stats)
– Maths Compulsory plus Extension
Module 2
(Algebra and Calculus)
–Physics
– Combined Science
–Chemistry
– Integrated Science
– Combined Science
–Biology
– Calculus (AP)
– Physics (AP)
– Chemistry (AP)
– Biology (AP)
– Biological Science (AP)
Overseas Senior
The successful completion of a Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
subject from one of the following overseas senior qualifications will satisfy a
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics A subject prerequisite for UQ
programs. The course content of a Mathematics subject will be reviewed
to check if the subject content is sufficient to meet the Mathematics B
prerequisite.
An English subject from these overseas senior secondary qualifications can
meet the English prerequisite provided the medium of instruction for the
senior secondary studies was in English. If you have completed overseas
senior studies not listed below, please contact UQ Admissions for advice.
AUSTRALIA
OVERSEAS EQUIVALENT SENIOR PROGRAM
France
Canadian Senior High School Graduation Diploma
(some exceptions, please contact Admissions for
advice)
Fijian Seventh Form Examination, South Pacific Form
Seven Certificate
French Baccalaureat
Germany
Abitur
India
Sri Lanka
All India Senior School Certificate
Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School
Unified Examination Certificate
Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate –
Pre-Eng and Pre-Med Streams
Singapore-Cambridge ‘A’ Levels
South African Senior Certificate since 2008 or
Matriculation Certificate
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scotland
Scottish Certificate higher and Advanced higher studies
Canada
Fiji
Malaysia
Pakistan
Singapore
South Africa
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If you do not meet subject prerequisites, one of the following study
options may enable you to meet these requirements:
Bridging Programs
CERTIFICATE IV IN ADULT TERTIARY PREPARATION (CATP)
Passes in the following subjects of the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) satisfy the subject prerequisites listed for entry to all programs
at UQ.
SENIOR SUBJECT
CATP SUBJECT
English
Language and Learning (2 modules)
Biological Science
Biology (2 modules)
Chemistry
Chemistry (3 modules)
Mathematics A
Mathematics (2 modules)
Mathematics B
Pure Mathematics (3 modules)
Physics
Physics (3 modules)
Minimum grade required: Grade of Pass, JP or J1.
Contact:
UQ College
Phone: (07) 3346 8222
Website: uqcollege.edu.au
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Mathematics B bridging course
Chemistry bridging course
Minimum grade required: Grade 4.
Contact:
Continuing Professional Education Unit
Queensland University of Technology
Phone: (07) 3138 5268
Website: cpe.qut.edu.au
UNILEARN
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Introductory Mathematics (Mathematics A)
Senior Mathematics (Mathematics B)
For further information on CATP please contact:
Minimum grade required: Grade of Pass.
TAFE Queensland
Phone: 1300 308 233
Website: tafeqld.edu.au
Contact: Learning Network Queensland
Phone: 137 248
Website: unilearn.net.au
Hubbard’s School
Phone: (07) 3371 5999
Website: hubbards.qld.edu.au
SENIOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
Grades of Sound Achievement (SA) in the following Senior External
Examination subjects satisfy the subject prerequisites listed for all programs
at UQ:
English
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Chemistry
Physics
Biological Science
Minimum grade required: Grade of Sound Achievement.
Note: Unilearn bridging courses are fully supported through Open Universities Australia.
If you are considering one of these options or planning to undertake bridging
studies not listed here, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for
details) to ensure you are undertaking a suitable bridging course before
you commence.
Tertiary Studies
If you do not meet prerequisites you may choose to accept a place in a
UQ program with fewer prerequisites and study courses to satisfy the
prerequisites for your preferred program. However, programs have different
rules regarding the courses you can enrol in, so please check with UQ
Admissions whether you can undertake specific courses in a given program.
The following UQ courses, if successfully passed, will satisfy the corresponding
Year 12 subject prerequisite for all UQ programs, where applicable.
SENIOR SUBJECT
For further information on Senior External Examinations please contact:
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Phone: (07) 3864 0367
Website: qcaa.qld.edu.au
Other Bridging Options
UQ also recognises the following bridging courses offered by other universities
and institutions:
UQ COLLEGE TERTIARY PREPARATION PROGRAM
Academic English for University Studies (English)
Pre–University Mathematics A
Pre–University Mathematics B
Pre–University Biology
Pre–University Chemistry
Minimum grade required: Grade of 4.
UQ College also delivers intensive four week courses in
Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology in November/December
Apply Mathematical Concepts to Solve Problems (Mathematics B)
Investigate Biological Science Problems (Biology)
Investigate Chemical Science Problems (Chemistry)
Minimum grade required: Grade 4.
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UQ COURSE CODE
Mathematics B
MATH1040
Mathematics A
MATH1061
Physics
PHSY1171
Chemistry
CHEM1090
Biology
BIOL1020
If you intend to meet prerequisites through study at another university please
check with UQ Admissions if the subject(s) you are considering will satisfy
prerequisite requirements for your desired program.
Ways to satisfy the English subject
prerequisite
There are several alternatives to satisfying the English subject prerequisite
for UQ in addition to successfully completing Queensland Year 12 English or
an interstate equivalent. They are:
Professional Qualifications^ that satisfy the English prerequisite
Note: these qualifications must be completed where the medium of instruction is English
Commissioned Officers and other related qualifications*
Lieutenant (Army) or higher rank
• Sound Achievement in English studied through Senior External
Examination studies.
Sub-Lieutenant (Navy) or higher rank
• Pass in the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) subject
Language & Learning (two modules).
Senior Sergeant of Police (or equivalent) or higher rank
• A pass in Academic English for University Studies from the UQ College
Tertiary Preparation Program.
Air Traffic Controller or Flight Service Officer (CAA Qualified)
• For applicants aged 18 years of age and older who are not currently
completing Year 12, a Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) with an
overall score of 149 or better (undertaken since April 2010), will meet
the English prerequisite for most programs. If the STAT was undertaken
from 1992 to March 2010, a score of 154 is required. The following
bachelor programs are exceptions: laws (and all law duals), advanced
finance and economics, pharmacy, dental science, speech pathology,
physiotherapy, veterinary science, occupational therapy, nursing and
midwifery programs, social work, education and MD (Provisional Entry
for School Leavers).
• Successful completion of at least one full year of diploma, advanced
diploma, associate degree, bachelor or higher level study where the
medium of instruction is English, if English is your first language; or two
years full-time study if English is your second language. For B law (and
all duals) if applying with one year of tertiary study, the study must be
in a humanities or business field. If applying with two years of tertiary
study the study can be in any field.
• English proficiency tests may be used to satisfy the English prerequisite
for some programs, (please see page 18 for the minimum test scores
required and the specific program exceptions).
• If you are 18 years of age or older and not currently completing Year
12, the University may consider successfully completed professional
qualifications (listed to the right) to meet the English subject
prerequisite, if completed in a country where the medium of instruction
is English. See table footnotes for details on professional qualifications
accepted to meet English subject prerequisites.
Flying Officer (RAAF) or higher rank
Commercial pilot licence or Senior Commercial pilots licence
Merchant Marine – Master Class 1 or Class 2 certificate of competency
Merchant Marine – Engineer Class 1 or Class 2 certificate of competency
Music, dance and speech and drama qualifications**
Completed AMEB Fellowship (or equivalent)
Completed AMEB Licentiate (or equivalent)
Completed AMEB Associateship (or equivalent)
Completed AMEB 7th or 8th Grade
Language qualifications
Paraprofessional Interpreter or Translator (formerly level 2) accreditation of
the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
Health Care Practitioners and Related qualifications***
One or more post-registration nursing certificates
General or psychiatric (or mental health) registered nursing certificates
Completed two-year dental therapist training
Completed two-year dental hygienist training
Completed two-year anaesthetic technician training
Completed dental mechanic training
Successful completion of at least two years of registered general or
psychiatric nursing training
Apprenticeships, traineeships and skilled vocational training
Advanced trade certificate***
Trade certificate***
^ All Professional Qualifications are not accepted for entry to: all law programs, pharmacy,
dental science, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, advanced finance
& economics, veterinary science, nursing and midwifery programs, social work, education
and MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers).
* The University of Queensland does not accept these qualifications from applicants who
have completed the qualification outside Australia.
** Not acceptable for business, commerce, economics and law programs
***Only applies to qualifications completed prior to the introduction of the Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF) in 1995.
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Satisfying English language
proficiency
If English is not your first language and/or you have undertaken your studies
in a language other than English you are required to demonstrate your English
language proficiency. Listed below are the various ways English language
proficiency can be satisfied for all UQ undergraduate programs.
1. A Sound Achievement or higher in Queensland Year 12 English, or
the interstate equivalent. From 2017, students who study English as a
Second Language (ESL) must achieve a High Achievement (HA) for
programs with higher IELTS requirements (see the English Proficiency
table for the list of programs with higher requirements).
2. A pass in an English subject from an overseas matriculation program
which is considered comparable to Australian Year 12, and where the
medium of instruction is English. Please contact UQ Admissions for
further advice.
Some programs require a higher entry requirement for the overall
scores and sub-bands for the TOEFL Internet-Based and Paper-Based
exam. See the English Proficiency table for details on the required
scores.
For further information on TOEFL please visit toefl.org.au
TOEFL results are only valid for two years.
6. An overall score of 6.5 or better with at least 6.0 in all other sub-bands
of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.
Please note only the Academic version is accepted.
Some programs will have a higher entry requirement for the overall
scores and sub-band scores for the IELTS (academic). See the English
Proficiency table for details on the required scores.
Examinations for the IELTS are administered by the Institute of
Continuing & TESOL Education at UQ. For further information please
visit icte.uq.edu/ielts.
3. A pass in Language and Learning (2 modules) from the Qld Certificate
IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation.
4. A pass in Academic English for University Studies from the UQ College
Tertiary Preparation Program.
5. An overall score of 87 with 21 in the written and 19 in all other subbands in the TOEFL internet exam. An overall score of 570 with 59/5 in
the written and 54 in the listening and reading sub-bands in the TOEFL
paper exam.
IELTS results are only valid for two years.
7. An overall score of 64 with at least a minimum band component of
60 in the Pearson Test of English Academic. Some programs have a
higher entry requirement for the overall score and sub-band scores for
the Pearson Test of English Academic. See the English Proficiency table
for details on the required scores.
Pearson Test of English Academic results are only valid for two years.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Program
IELTS (academic)
TOEFL (internet)
TOEFL (paper)
STAT
MD Provisional entry
overall score: 7.0
Nursing & Midwifery programs all sub-bands: 7.0
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dental Science
Social Work
Advanced Finance & Economics
overall score: 100
spoken: 23
written: 27
listening & reading: 25
overall score: 600
spoken & written: 64/6
listening & reading: 59
overall score: 72
all sub-bands: 72
not accepted
Speech Pathology
overall score: 7.0
spoken: 8.0
all other sub-bands: 7.0
overall score: 100
spoken & written: 27
listening & reading: 25
overall score: 600
spoken & written: 64/6
listening & reading: 59
overall score: 72
spoken: 82
all other sub-bands: 72
not accepted
Pharmacy
overall score: 7.0
all sub-bands: 6.0
overall score: 100
spoken/listen/read: 19
written: 21
overall score: 600
listening/reading: 54
spoken/written: 59/5
overall score: 72
all sub-bands: 60
not accepted
Veterinary Science
overall score: 7.0
spoken: 7.0
written: 6.0
overall score: 100
spoken: 23
written: 21
overall score: 600
spoken & written: 64/6
overall score: 72
spoken: 72
written: 60
not accepted
Laws (and dual law programs)
overall score: 7.0
spoken: 7.0
written: 7.0
overall score: 100
spoken: 23
written: 27
overall score: 600
spoken & written: 64/6
overall score: 72
spoken & written: 72
not accepted
Education programs (and all
education dual programs)
Health, Sports and Physical
Education
overall score: 7.5
spoken: 8.0
written: 7.0
listening: 8.0
reading: 7.0
not accepted
not accepted
not accepted
overall score:152
verbal section: 157
All other programs
overall score: 6.5
all sub-bands: 6.0
overall score: 87
written: 21
all other sub-bands: 19
overall score: 570
written: 59/5
listening & reading: 54
overall score: 64
all sub-bands: 60
overall score: 149
Some postgraduate programs may require students to demonstrate a higher English Language Proficiency to meet professional registration requirements.
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8. At least two years of successful tertiary study where the medium
of instruction is English. Tertiary study can be at either Diploma,
Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor or higher level
coursework studies (Research awards may be acceptable).
Improving Your English
9. An overall score of 149 or higher in the Special Tertiary Admission Test
(STAT) undertaken since April 2010. Some programs have a higher
entry requirement for the overall score and verbal score. See the
English Proficiency table for details on the required scores. Applicants
using the STAT must be aged 18 years or older and not currently
completing year 12.
UQ entry pathway courses
STAT results to meet English proficiency are only valid for two years.
The University of Queensland’s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education
(ICTE-UQ) offers English language courses for non-native English speakers.
The Bridging English Program (BEP) is a 10-week or 20-week intensive
English language course. Students can use their BEP exit grades to
demonstrate they meet the English language entry requirements for some
programs, please contact UQ Admissions for advice. To be eligible to apply
for the BEP students must:
•
meet all the academic entry requirements for UQ; and,
•
meet the BEP English language entry requirements.
For more information visit icte.uq.edu.au/bep
Intensive English language courses
ICTE-UQ also offers a range of English language courses to assist students
to improve their English language skills for general, academic, business,
advanced, and TESOL purposes. Students who wish to enter UQ can choose
to study one of these courses to help them prepare to take an IELTS, or other
UQ recognised test.
English language testing
ICTE-UQ is an IELTS and OET test administration centre and offers the tests,
as well as short preparation courses, throughout the year.
For more information please contact:
Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE)
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, Qld 4072
Phone: (07) 3346 6770
Website: icte.uq.edu.au
ICTE-UQ CRICOS 00091C
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HOW SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEMES
CAN HELP YOU GAIN ADMISSION
UQ has established special entry schemes which support and increase
the participation of particular groups in tertiary study.
Students who have experienced
financial hardship
The UQ Link Program provides equitable access and support for higher
education to students who have experienced educational disadvantage as
a result of financial hardship.
Applicants who are approved for the UQ Link Program receive five bonus
points to assist with their entry to UQ, as well as consideration for scholarship
assistance. Queensland school-leavers should note that bonus points are not
OPs, rather they are ranks. A Queensland student’s OP will be converted to
an entry rank (on a scale of 1–99, where 99 is the highest attainable rank) to
which the bonuses will be applied.
After enrolling, applicants receive a scholarship of $3000 for the first
year, paid as $500 in the first week of study with the balance in two equal
instalments after the semester 1 and semester 2 census dates. Scholarships
may be held for up to three years subject to recipients meeting the eligibility
requirements.
To be eligible for the UQ Link Program, you must be an Australian citizen,
New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent residency visa and
be intending to commence study at UQ in 2017 (or 2018 after an approved
year of deferment or 2019 after approved two years deferment), not have
completed any previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or above, and be
eligible for the maximum number of points under the ‘Financial Hardship’
category of QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Successful applicants
will be notified by email.
Applications for the UQ Link Program are submitted to QTAC as part of your
tertiary study application. To apply you must first apply through QTAC for a
place in your desired program at UQ and complete the ‘Financial Hardship’
section on the EAS tab of your QTAC application and ensure you provide all
required supporting documentation to QTAC by 30 November 2016.
Even if deemed eligible for the UQ Link Program you must still satisfy
subject prerequisites and any other minimum entry requirements. For
more information please contact Student Fees and Scholarships on
(07) 3365 7113 or visit uq.edu.au/study/uqlink-entry.
Educational Access Scheme
QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) aims to assist applicants who
have experienced difficult circumstances which have adversely affected
their academic results, to gain access to undergraduate programs through
special consideration.
You can apply for EAS on the basis of one or more of the following
categories:
CATEGORY 1: Financial hardship
CATEGORY 2: Home environment and responsibilities
CATEGORY 3: English language difficulty
CATEGORY 4: Personal illness or disability
CATEGORY 5: Educational disruption
EAS does not extend to life choices and ‘normal risks’ that the average person
could expect to encounter. Examples include: inability to cope with studies
or adapt to university life; representative sport and social activities such as
musicals and student councils; changing subjects or not taking prerequisite
subjects; and positions of authority, for example school captain.
You can apply for EAS on your QTAC tertiary study application by selecting
the EAS categories applicable to your situation. You will then be required to
submit supporting documentation to QTAC for consideration.
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Once your documentation has been received by QTAC, your EAS application
will be reviewed by an EAS Specialist Assessor. Depending on your individual
situation QTAC may add bonuses to your OP/rank on behalf of the University.
For entry to UQ your OP/rank may be increased to a maximum of 4 ranks or
2 OP bands.
Applications for EAS are submitted to QTAC as part of your tertiary study
application. For further information visit qtac.edu.au.
Bonus Rank Scheme
The UQ Bonus Rank Scheme applies to students completing an internal Year
12 program in the year of tertiary application. Students are awarded bonus
points towards their entry score for passing an approved Language other
than English (LOTE), Mathematics C (or equivalent) and for successfully
completing university enrichment courses while in senior.
MD (Provisional Entry for School
Leavers) – Rural Background
Students (RBS)
The University has a target of 25% of places in the Doctor of Medicine (MD)
program to be offered to Rural Background Students (RBS). Applicants will be
eligible for consideration in the RBS sub quota in the MD if they have resided
at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in a rural Australian
area, as determined by the ASGC-RA (Australian Standard Geographical
Classification – Remoteness Area) system.
Approved applicants will receive 2 bonus ranks towards their UQ MD
(Provisional entry for school-leavers) preferences (note that all other entry
requirements must also be met). In addition to applying through QTAC, you
must complete the RBS Application Form.
NOTE: The maximum number of bonus points a student can achieve
across all schemes is capped at 5.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres
Strait Islander descent
The Alternative Entry Scheme, administered by the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Studies Unit, provides applicants with an avenue to seek entry
to the University should they not meet the appropriate OP or entry rank.
Students can apply for entry via the Alternative Entry Scheme for semester 1
or semester 2 admissions intakes.
The Alternative Entry selection process requires applicants to demonstrate
their capacity to pursue particular areas of study. Factors taken into account
include consistency in employment and academic pursuits, employment
experiences, academic abilities, personal interests, self-discipline, family
support mechanisms and supporting documentation.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit also provides ongoing
support to students during their study. For more information please contact
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit on (07) 3365 6699 or
visit atsis.uq.edu.au.
UQ OP Guarantee Scheme
The UQ OP Guarantee Scheme ensures applicants who achieve an OP
score 1–5 (or entry rank equivalent) are guaranteed entry into their highest eligible UQ preference in the major QTAC offer round held in January
for the majority of UQ’s undergraduate programs regardless of program
cut-offs. For further information on special entry schemes please visit
future-students.uq.edu.au/study.
TERMS USED
AT UNIVERSITY
When you first start considering university study, you may encounter
terms that are unfamiliar to you. Here are a few definitions to help
you have a better understanding of this guide and university entrance
procedures.
Alternative entry Refers to the process whereby applicants apply on
the basis of their life skills and employment experience, instead of prior
academic achievement. Alternative entry is comprised of sitting STAT and
applying on the basis of paid employment experience.
Associate Degree A tertiary qualification that prepares graduates for
paraprofessional work or further learning, typically requiring two years
full-time study.
Bachelor degree (Also known as an undergraduate degree)
A tertiary qualification awarded for the first level of study undertaken at
university, typically requiring three to four years of full-time study.
Campus The University location where a program is conducted. UQ has
three main campuses: St Lucia, Gatton and Herston. Some programs are
taught at other locations, or across more than one campus.
Certificate A post-secondary qualification, normally in a practicallyorientated field of study and including hands-on training.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) A higher education place for
which the Commonwealth makes a contribution direct to the University
towards the cost of the domestic student’s education.
Compulsory courses Courses which must be passed in order to complete
the requirements of a particular program.
Course (Formerly known as subject) A distinct unit of study within a
program, normally undertaken over one semester for which a result is
given. Each course is identified by its alphanumerical code, title and fixed
unit value. Courses are normally completed in one or two semesters.
Credit transfer Credit transfer may be granted when a student changes
from one program to another. Credit may be transferred to the new
program if the rules of that program permit. The faculty administering the
new program should be consulted for assistance.
Cut-off The minimum entry rank or OP required for entry to a particular
program in a particular year. Cut-offs are not predetermined and
vary from year to year. The selection process involves QTAC listing
all applicants for a particular program in order of merit, and offering
University places to applicants with the highest OP/entry rank first, then
moving down the list until the last place is filled. When the last place in
the quota has been filled, the OP or entry rank of that applicant becomes
the cut-off for that year.
Diploma A post-secondary qualification usually requiring two years of
study.
Distance education Students studying by distance education are not
required to regularly attend a university campus. Most programs offered
by distance education have practical components where students are
required to attend residential schools on campus.
Dual program A dual program is a combination of two UQ degree
programs undertaken at the same time which have a single set of
program rules. A dual program allows students to complete two degrees
in a shorter time than if the two degrees were studied separately.
Elective courses Courses students may choose, which when added to the
compulsory (required) courses, enable degree requirements to be met.
Entry ranks Entry ranks are usually derived from prior formal academic
achievement, professional qualifications or from an assessment of life
skills and experience.
External student Students undertaking their entire program through
distance education. Attendance at residential schools may be required in
some cases. Materials are dispatched to students by mail or via the Internet.
Full-time workload 75% or more of the standard full-time load for a
program (i.e. 6 units per semester for most programs). An academic fulltime load is 8 units per semester in most programs (excluding pre-2001
dual programs). For admission and upgrading purposes, full year refers
to the academic full-time load.
Grade point average (GPA) The average grade of the results obtained by
a student, weighted by the unit value of each course in which the student
enrolled.
Graduate entry Refers to some programs which are only open to students
who have already completed an undergraduate degree.
Honours Generally speaking, an additional year of advanced or more
specialised study. Other programs calculate honours based on overall
performance in specific years or courses within the program.
Major A major (or double major) is an area of specialised study within
a program, (e.g. history within the Bachelor of Arts). A major may be a
formal requirement of a program.
OP An Overall Position (OP) provides a state-wide rank order of a
student’s achievement (on a 1 to 25 scale, with 1 being the highest)
in Authority subjects studied towards the Queensland Certificate of
Education. A student’s OP shows how well that student has performed in
their senior studies when compared with the performances of all other OPeligible students in Queensland.
Part-time workload Enrolment in less than 75% of the standard full-time
load for a program (i.e. less than 6 units per semester in most programs).
Postgraduate programs Studies normally undertaken after the completion
of an undergraduate degree, or in some cases, on the basis of relevant
post-secondary qualifications and/or work experience. Postgraduate
programs include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and
doctorates.
Prerequisites Prerequisites are minimum entry requirements for admission
to a particular program, and may be expressed as subject prerequisites
(i.e. subjects completed at Year 12/matriculation level) and/or other
requirements (e.g. auditions, interviews or undergraduate admission tests).
Program (formerly known as course) A sequence of study leading to the
award of a qualification such as a bachelor degree or graduate diploma.
QTAC The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), a not-for-profit
public company, operates a centralised tertiary application system for
entry to undergraduate programs in Queensland.
QTAC code A unique number assigned by QTAC to each university
undergraduate program.
Quota The number of Commonwealth supported places available in a
program.
Recommended subjects Subjects students should consider taking before
they enter a particular program. These include Year 12 or equivalent
tertiary courses or subjects that are not compulsory prerequisites but are
advantageous to have taken as they provide background knowledge.
Semester The University teaching year is divided into three semesters:
Semester 1, Semester 2, and Summer Semester. Most programs only
require students to be enrolled in Semesters 1 & 2.
STAT The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a two-hour multiple
choice test that enables domestic applicants with no formal academic study
to demonstrate aptitude for tertiary study. (Also see Alternative Entry)
Undergraduate Usually refers to first-time university programs including
associate and bachelor degress.
Units (#) Represent the value of individual courses which contribute to the
total unit requirement of an academic program. A standard study load is 8
units per semester.
Upgrading Refers to improving your OP or entry rank by undertaking
further study so that you are eligible to transfer to your desired program.
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021
QTAC
CODE
CSP1
714311
731901
766001
762019
711202
707001
731201
731101
709001
711001
741001
718101
712002
BACHELOR DEGREE IN [UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE]
Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
Advanced Science (Honours)
– Biology, Chemistry, Geographical sciences, Geological sciences, Mathematics, Physics
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science (Honours)~
– Animal science, Plant science
Architectural Design
Arts
– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies; Ancient history; Ancient history/History;
Anthropology; Archaeology; Art history; Chinese; Chinese translation and interpreting;
Classical languages; Criminology; Drama; Economics; English; English literature; Film
and television studies; French; Gender studies; Geography; German; History; Indonesian;
International relations; Italian; Japanese; Journalism and mass communication;
Korean; Latin American studies; Linguistics; Mathematics; Media, communication and
cultural studies; Music; Peace and conflict studies; Philosophy; Political science; Popular
music; Psychology; Public policy; Russian; Sociology; Spanish; Sports studies; Studies
in Australian culture; Studies in religion; Writing
Biomedical Science (Honours)
Biotechnology (Honours)
– Bioinformatics, Bioprocess technology, Chemical biotechnology, Drug design and
development, Microbial biotechnology, Molecular biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Plant
biotechnology
Note: Innovation management can also be studied with another major
Business Management
– Advertising, Business economics, Business information systems, Human resources,
International business, Marketing, Real estate and development, Sustainability
Commerce
– Accounting, Business information systems, Finance
Communication
– Communication, media and culture; Mass communication; Public relations
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Dental Science (Honours)
714001 Economics
– Business and industry, Economics and public policy, International trade and finance,
Natural resources and environment, Quantitative methods
742401 Education (Primary)
742802 Masters of Teaching (Primary)
Education (Secondary)
– Undergraduate (available in dual program only - see page 24)
742702 Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)≠
717001 Engineering (Honours)
– 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
aerospace, Mechanical and materials, Mechatronic, Mining, Mining and geotechnical,
Software.
717801 Engineering (Honours) – Advanced Standinge
Only available for semester 2 commencement.
705101 Environmental Management (Honours)
– Natural systems and wildlife, Sustainable development
738001 Environmental Science (Honours)
– Earth resources, Environmental toxicology, Ecology and conservation, Natural
resource science
787109 Equine Science
720102 Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
DURATION
(YEARS)
2016 2016
OP RANK
*^
*^
English and Mathematics B or C
English, Mathematics B, plus two of Agricultural Science,
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics C or Physics
English and Mathematics A or B
English, plus one of Chemistry or Mathematics B
4F or P
4F or P
2
3
97
95
S
S
3F or P
4F or P
11
9
76
81
G, S
G, S
English
English
3F
3F or P
5
12
92
74
S
S
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics
4F or P
4F or P
7
9
87
81
S
S
English; Mathematics A, B or C^
3F or P
9
81
S
English, Mathematics B
3F or P
6
89
S
English
3F or P
10
79
S
English
English, Chemistry; Applicants must also undertake UMAT
4F or P
5F
English, Mathematics B
3F or P
6
89
S
H,
S
S
4F
11
76
S
92
S
S
6
ao
89
S
S
4F or P
English; Mathematics A, B or C; plus one of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Marine Science,
Earth Science or Science 21
Completion of appropriate bachelor degree
As per the non-education program, plus one of Mathematics
A, B or C
Completion or appropriate bachelor degree
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Physics or Chemistry
(both Chemistry and Physics, and Mathematics C are
recommended)
new new
1** 99**
2F
4F or P
1F
4F or P
English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics,
successful of at least one year of approved bachelor degree
English (Mathematics B, Biology or Chemistry are
recommended)
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics
4F or P
11
76
S
4F or P
9
81
S
English and either Mathematics A or B
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
3F or P
3F or P
12
8
74
84
G
S
729602 Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Master of Dietetics Studies
English plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
4.5F
2
98
S
729302 Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
4F or P
5
92
S
703041 Food Technology (Honours)
729002 Health Sciences
– Health promotion, Nutrition, Public health
729702 Health Sciences/Master of Dietetics Studies
English, Chemistry, Mathematics B
English (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Science 21 are
recommended)
English (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Science 21 are
recommended)
English, Mathematics A, B or C plus one of Biology, Chemistry
or Physics
English, Mathematics B
4F or P
3F or P
9
8
81
84
S
S
4.5F
2
98
S
4F or P***
9
81
S
3F or P
9
81
S
English; Mathematics A, B or C^
3F or P
10
79
S
English
3F or P
8
84
S
English
3F or P
8
84
S
729402 Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)
733001 Information Technology
– Computer systems and network, Enterprise information systems, Software design,
Software information systems and User experience design
777001 International Hotel and Tourism Management
– Event management, Hospitality management, Tourism management
International Studies
– Chinese, Chinese translation and interpreting, Economics, French, German, History,
Indonesian, International inequality and development, International relations,
Italian*^^, Japanese, Korean, Peace and conflict studies, Russian, Spanish
737001 Journalism
– Popular music, Sports studies
707111
228
PREREQUISITES
LOCATION
PROGRAM QUICK
REFERENCE
Entry Options 2017
BACHELOR DEGREE IN [UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE]
PREREQUISITES
DURATION
(YEARS)
2016 2016
OP RANK
*^
*^
LOCATION
QTAC
CODE
CSP1
718001 Laws (Honours)
714401 Mathematics
– Applied mathematics, Data analytics and operations research, Mathematical physics,
Pure mathematics, Statistics
not via Medicine (Doctor of)
QTAC - MD (direct entry for graduates). Note: available only as a graduate entry program
English
English and Mathematics B
GPA of 5 on a 7-point scale in latest key degree (bachelor,
honours, master or PhD) and GAMSAT test
4F
721302 Medicine (Doctor of) (provisional entry for school leavers)
Note: Provisional entry is available to domestic students completing Year 12 in the year
of application only
721402 Medicine (Doctor of) (provisional entry for school leavers: bonded medical places)
Note: Provisional entry is available to domestic students completing Year 12 in the year
of application only
Midwifery
728102 – South-East Queensland Clinical Schools
728402 – Mater Clinical Schools
723002 Music (Honours)
– Composition, Performance, Musicology, Music learning, Popular music
Nursing
728002 – South-East Queensland Clinical Schools
728502 – Mater Clinical Schools
729201 Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours)
724002 Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Note: a graduate entry program is also available
725002 Pharmacy (Honours)
– Clinical and experimental therapeutics
726002 Physiotherapy (Honours)
Note: a graduate entry program is also available
757001 Psychological Science (Honours)
702002 Regional and Town Planning
731001 Science
–A
rchaeological science, Biochemistry and molecular biology, Bioinformatics,
Biomedical science, Biophysics, Chemical sciences, Chemistry, Computational
science, Computer science, Ecology, Food science, Food science and nutrition,
Genetics, Geographical sciences, Geological sciences, Marine biology, Marine science,
Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Plant science, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology
OP1 (or equivalent), English and UMAT (must meet eligibility
requirements for first program)
4F
1†
99†
S
OP1 (or equivalent), English and UMAT (must meet eligibility
requirements for first program)
4F
1†
99†
S
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
English and an audition with repertoire to AMEB Grade 7 or
above standard
3F
3F
4F
3*
2*
m
95*
98*
m
C^^
C^^
S
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
English, Chemistry, Mathematics B
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
3F
3F
4F or P
4F
6*
5*
11
3*
89*
93*
76
96*
C^^
C^^
S
S
English, Mathematics B, Chemistry
4F or P
7
87
S, P
761001 Science (Gatton)
– Animal and veterinary bioscience, Soil and plant bioscience
747001 Social Science
– Criminal justice, Development, Health and society, Social and public policy
734001 Social Work
727002 Speech Pathology
Note: a graduate entry program is also available
787409 Sustainable Agriculture
– Agronomy, Horticulture, Livestock, and Poultry science
736002 Veterinary Science (Honours)
787309 Veterinary Technology
787209 Wildlife Science
752302 Business (Associate Degree in)
Arts (Diploma in)
- Graduate (major: see entry for Bachelor of Arts - all majors offered except Italian)
731801 Science (Diploma in)
– Graduate
Archaelogical science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Food science and
nutrition, Geographical science, Geological science, Marine science, Mathematics,
Occupational health and safety science, Physics, Psychology
Not via Languages (Diploma in)
QTAC – Chinese, Chinese translation & interpreting, Classical languages, French, German,
Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish
707121
Not via Music Performance (Diploma in)
QTAC
4F or P
3F or P
1
4
99
94
S
S
H
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Physics
recommended)
English
English
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics
4F
1*
99*
S
4F or P
4F or P
3F or P
6
12
9
89
74
81
S
S
S
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics
3F or P
9
81
G
English
3F or P
11
76
S
English
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
4F or P
4F
10
4*
79
94*
S
S
English and either Mathematics A or B
3F or P
12
74
G
5F
1
99
G
3F or P
3F or P
1.3F or P
12
12
16
74
74
65
G
G
S
ao
74
S
S
English, Chemistry, Mathematics B, plus one of Physics or
Biology
English and either Mathematics A or B
English and either Mathematics A or B
Year 12 or equivalent. English and Mathematics recommended
Bachelor degree in any field
Bachelor degree in any field
1F or P
1F or P
No prerequisite subjects, however, you must be enrolled in
another UQ Bachelor program; and be eligible for admission
to the BA program
1F or P
S
No prerequisite subjects, however, you must be enrolled in
another UQ Bachelor program; and be eligible for admission
to the BA program
1F or P
S
NOTES
*^ The cut-offs displayed are for the main round of QTAC offers (CSP) in January 2016. Any
changes made to this information after the late January QTAC offer round are published on the
University of Queensland’s website: uq.edu.au
*^^ For students studying cross-institutionally through Griffith University
Prerequisites All prerequisites are at QLD Year 12 level with at least a Sound Achievement over four
semesters. Interstate, International Baccalaureate and New Zealand equivalents are given on
pages 14-15.
Duration The time normally taken to complete a program, according to the mode in which it is
undertaken. F -= full-time; P = part-time.
Location S = UQ St Lucia; G = UQ Gatton; H = UQ Herston; C = Clinical Schools; P = Pharmacy
Australia Centre of Excellence
1 Note for heading QTAC Code CSP = Commonwealth supported place
~ Note for Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences: In year 1, students can choose either Gatton or St
Lucia campus. In year 2, all students are based at Gatton and undertake a compulsory summer
semester. In years 3 and 4, campus depends on field of study chosen.
^ Combination of Mathematics A, B or C may be considered. Please contact UQ Admissions for
advice.
^^ This program is delivered through a clinical schools model: after four weeks of intensive
training, students attend small, group-based sessions three days per week in a teaching
hospital (same one for duration of program), and attend lectures one day a week at the St
Lucia campus. The program can be completed in 2.5 years if a semester-long clinical practice
course is taken in Summer Semester and Semester 1 of final year.
*
Note for B Nursing (728002 and 728502), B Midwifery (728102 and 728402), B Occupational
Therapy (724002), B Physiotherapy (726002), B Speech Pathology (727002): not all applicants
on this OP/Rank gained entry.
** Note for B of Dental Science: Not all applicants on OP1 or equivalent rank gain entry. UMAT
scores were used as a secondary differentiator; the lowest UMAT scaled score aggregate
offered was 173:65
*** Note for B Health Sport and Physical Education: The program can be taken on a part-time
basis, but the final year must be commenced in Semester 1 and taken on a full-time basis.
† Note for Doctor of Medicine (721302) and Doctor of Medicine BMP (721402) not all applicants
on OP1 or equivalent rank gained entry. UMAT scores were used as a differentiator; the lowest
scaled aggregate score offered for (721302) was 187:69. For (721402) the lowest scaled
aggregate score offered was 181:67
ao All eligible applicants received an offer
e Note for B Engineering (Honours)-Advanced Standing: The duration can be reduced if credit
for previous studies is approved.
m Note for B Music: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
z Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final two years must be taken on
a full-time basis.
≠
Program structure is under review
Entry Options 2017
023
DUAL
PROGRAMS
Dual programs enable you to study two
degrees at the same time but in a shorter
period of time than if you were completing
the two separately.
To apply for UQ dual programs, you must
satisfy subject prerequisites and entry rank
requirements for both programs. All UQ dual
programs have distinct QTAC codes. Dual
programs are based on industry collaborations and expectations.
* Not all applicants on this OP/rank gained entry
** Students may take the program on a part-time
basis, but the final year must be commenced in
Semester 1 and must be taken on a full-time basis
m
Selection based on audition, interview and
academic results so cut-offs do not apply
248
Entry Options 2017
QTAC CODE
DUAL PROGRAM
DURATION
(YEARS)
2016
OP
2016
RANK
766101
Agribusiness / Equine Science
4F or P
11
76
766401
Agribusiness / Sustainable Agriculture
4F or P
11
76
766301
Agribusiness / Veterinary Technology
4F or P
11
76
766501
Agribusiness / Wildlife Science
4F or P
11
76
707202
Arts / Education (Secondary)
4F or P**
11
76
707701
Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management
4.25F or P
10
79
5.5F or P
1
99
4F or P
11
76
707401
Arts / Laws (Honours)
707301
Arts / Social Science
711501
Business Management / Arts
4.25F or P
9
81
711301
Business Management / Commerce
4.5F or P
6
89
711511
Business Management / Communication
710201
Business Management / Economics
4F or P
9
81
4.5F or P
6
89
710301
Business Management / Education (Secondary)
4.25F or P**
9
81
710401
Business Management / Information Technology
4F or P
9
81
710601
Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism Management
4F or P
9
81
711101
Business Management / Journalism
4.25F or P
8
84
99
711401
Business Management / Laws (Honours)
5.5F or P
1
710501
Business Management / Science
4.25F or P
9
81
711601
Commerce / Arts
4.25F or P
6
89
711801
Commerce / Economics
4.5F or P
6
89
711621
Commerce / Information Technology
4F or P
6
89
711901
Commerce / Laws (Honours)
5.5F or P
1
99
89
711701
Commerce / Science
4.25F or P
6
741201
Communication / Arts
4F or P
10
79
741301
Communication / Journalism
4F or P
8
84
714101
Economics / Arts
4.25F or P
6
89
714201
Economics / Laws (Honours)
5.5F or P
1
99
714301
Economics / Science
4.25F or P
6
89
717401
Engineering (Honours) / Arts
5.5F or P
6
89
717501
Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology (Honours)
5.5F or P
6
89
717301
Engineering (Honours) / Business Management
5.5F or P
6
89
717201
Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
5.5F or P
6
89
717601
Engineering (Honours) / Economics
5.5F or P
6
89
717701
Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology
5.5F or P
6
89
717901
Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics
5F or P
4
94
717101
Engineering (Honours) / Science
5F or P
6
89
733201
Information Technology / Arts
4F or P
9
81
733301
Information Technology / Science
4F or P
9
81
730101
Journalism / Arts
737102
Journalism / Laws (Honours)
4F or P
8
84
5.5F or P
1
99
94
714501
Mathematics / Arts
4F or P
4
714601
Mathematics / Commerce
4F or P
4
94
714711
Mathematics / Business Management
4F
New
new
714701
Mathematics / Economics
4F or P
4
94
714801
Mathematics / Education (Secondary)
4F or P**
4
94
714411
Mathematics / Information Technology
4F or P
4
94
714901
Mathematics / Science
4F or P
4
94
723302
Music (Honours) / Artsm
5F
12
74
723202
Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary)m
5F
11
76
723402
Music (Honours) / Sciencem
5F
9
81
728202
Nursing / Midwifery (South East Queensland Clinical Schools)
4F
3*
96*
99*
728602
Nursing / Midwifery (Mater Clinical Schools)
731501
Science / Arts
731302
Science / Education (Secondary)
731602
Science / Journalism
731401
Science / Laws (Honours)
4F
1*
4F or P
9
81
4F or P**
9
81
4F or P
8
84
5.5F or P
1
99
UQ CAMPUSES
UQ’s campuses are renowned as being among the most beautiful
and well-equipped in Australia.
UQ ST LUCIA
Just seven kilometres from
Brisbane’s city centre, UQ St Lucia
is renowned as one of Australia’s
most attractive university
campuses.
Bounded by the Brisbane River
on three sides, the 114-hectare site
provides a perfect study, research,
and living environment. You will
enjoy the best of both worlds:
a vibrant modern campus with
the tradition of an established
university.
The gracious sandstone
architecture, with its hub of
cloistered buildings enclosing
the National Trust-registered
Great Court – along with spacious
parklands and lakes – encompass
world-class teaching and research
facilities, including Queensland’s
largest research library, fully
equipped laboratories and modern
lecture theatres.
UQ GATTON
UQ HERSTON
UQ Gatton combines its
Queensland Agricultural College
heritage with modern research and
teaching facilities in agriculture,
agribusiness and veterinary
science.
Just three kilometres from the Brisbane city centre, Herston is UQ’s
core campus for clinical health teaching and research.
Just over an hour’s drive west of
Brisbane and five kilometres from
the local township, the 1068-hectare
Gatton campus offers a relaxed,
friendly atmosphere and world-class
facilities including the Queensland
Animal Science Precinct, the UQ
Veterinary Medical Centre, Gatton
Research Dairy, nursery and
glasshouse facilities, the southern
hemisphere’s largest PV solar array
research facility, and a pesticide
wind tunnel facility.
The campus also operates
several commercial plant and
animal production units in rural
technologies to support teaching,
research and hands-on training.
Sharing premises with the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Women’s Hospital
and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, UQ Herston houses
a vibrant clinical and research community who deliver innovative and
contemporary research and education programs in a clinical academic
environment.
Major research institutes on-campus include the UQ Centre for Clinical
Research, along with other key facilities such as the Oral Health Centre
and the purpose-built Herston Imaging Research Facility.
CONTACT DETAILS
UQ Admissions
JD Story Building
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072
T: +61 7 3365 2203
E:[email protected]
W:future-students.uq.edu.au
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions
Centre (QTAC)
PO Box 1331
Level 4, 154 Melbourne Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
T: 1300 467 822
F: +61 7 3367 1164
E: use online enquiry form
W:qtac.edu.au
National Office of Overseas
Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
T: 1300 615 262
E:[email protected]
W:internationaleducation.gov.au
For document translation contact:
Department of Immigration and
Citizenship/Translating Interpreting
Services
GPO Box 9984
Brisbane Qld 4001
T: 131 450
Institute of Modern Languages (IML)
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072
T: +61 7 3346 8200
E:[email protected]
W:iml.uq.edu.au
National Accreditation Authority for
Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
Queensland Multicultural Centre
102 Main Street Kangaroo Point Qld 4169
T: +61 7 3393 1358
E:[email protected]
W:naati.com.au
For information on Queensland
secondary education and Senior External
Examination contact:
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
RNA Showgrounds
Saturday and Sunday, 16-17 July 2016
UQ Open Day 2016
St Lucia campus Sunday, 7 August 2016
Gatton campus Sunday, 21 August 2016
QTAC closing date
For on-time applications
Thursday, 29 September 2016
(check qtac.edu.au for details)
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment
Authority
154 Melbourne Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
T: +61 7 3864 0299
F: +61 7 3221 2553
E:[email protected]
W:qcaa.qld.edu.au
Semester 1, 2017
Orientation week
20–24 February, 2017
For information on financial costs for
university study in Australia contact:
Classes commence
Monday, July 24, 2017
Classes commence
Monday, February 27, 2017
Semester 2, 2017
Mid-year orientation week
17–20 July, 2017
Department of Education
T: 1800 020 108
W:studyassist.gov.au
For information on government financial
assistance contact:
Centrelink (Youth and student services)
T: 13 24 90
W:humanservices.gov.au
In the event of any conflict arising from
information contained in this publication,
the material approved by The University of
Queensland Senate shall prevail.
CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
JUN16 104948
For further information on entry to UQ
or UQ programs contact:
KEY DATES