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GUIDE TO
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION AT UQ
FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS
ENTRY
OPTIONS
2015
CONTENTS
How to choose the right program..............................................................1
Information events
Information resources
How to apply...........................................................................................................3
Application procedures
Planning preferences
Selection process
How UQ determines your entry rank.......................................................4
Secondary studies...............................................................................................5
Post-secondary studies...................................................................................7
Tertiary studies.......................................................................................................8
Professional qualifications.......................................................................... 11
How to improve your entry rank.............................................................. 12
Alternative entry
Bridging programs
Undertaking bachelor or higher level study to improve your entry rank
ENTRY
OPTIONS
If you are a domestic student (ie an Australian citizen, Australian
permanent resident or New Zealand citizen) who is 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 program of
your choice at UQ.
If you have qualifications which 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?
UQ offers a complete student experience, including an exciting mix of
educational, social and cultural opportunities to help you achieve your
individual ambitions.
Here are just some of the many reasons why more than 48,000 students
choose to study at UQ:
How to satisfy prerequisites....................................................................... 15
Satisfying subject prerequisites
Ways to satisfy the English subject prerequisite
Satisfying English language proficiency
• Exciting campus life: Become part of the vibrant UQ community and
make lifelong friends and connections. Enjoy world-class learning
environments, state-of-the-art facilities and the community feel of
our campuses at St Lucia, Ipswich, Herston and Gatton.
How special entry schemes can help you gain admission..... 19
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
• Funding your future: Hundreds of undergraduate scholarships
are available across a wide range of study areas for commencing
students.
Terms used at University.............................................................................. 20
Program quick reference.............................................................................. 22
Dual programs..................................................................................................... 24
Contact details................................................................................ back cover
Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing (July 2014)
and is subject to change in accordance with the University’s Admission Rules.
• Educational excellence: UQ boasts the most comprehensive range
of high-quality programs in Queensland, as well as teaching and
research excellence.
• International opportunities: The UQ Abroad program gives you an
opportunity to study overseas for up to one year, while gaining credit
towards your UQ degree.
• Dedicated support: A range of support services are available to
help you successfully manage life at university, including orientation
programs, learning support, careers and employment advice, and
accommodation services.
• A world of job opportunities: UQ graduates enjoy some of the best
employment rates and starting salaries in Australia, thanks to UQ’s
outstanding global reputation.
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 www.
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 19 and Sunday 20 July, 2014
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 Exhibition Building at the RNA 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 3 August, 2014 (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.
Ipswich
Wednesday 6 August, 2014 (2:30pm – 6:30pm)
The UQ Ipswich Open Day provides prospective students with an opportunity
to inspect the high quality facilities available and obtain information on the
programs offered at UQ’s Ipswich campus.
Gatton
Sunday 17 August, 2014 (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 www.uq.edu.au/openday
Adult Tertiary Entry Expo (ATEE)
Saturday 30 August, 2014
ATEE is held each year in the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre to
provide non-year 12 applicants with advice on their tertiary study options.
Alternative methods of entry, application and entry procedures, costs, and
qualifications considered for admission are covered.
UQ OP Results Advice Night
Monday 22 December, 2014
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
Publications
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 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. The QTAC Guide can be
purchased from selected newsagencies or QTAC from July each year
(see back cover for details).
Online information
The following websites may assist you in planning your tertiary studies:
• www.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.
• www.studyassist.gov.au contains information about the Australian
higher education system, courses, Commonwealth loans and
scholarships.
• www.humanservices.gov.au provides comprehensive information
about income support for students.
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• www.jobguide.education.gov.au provides useful information on
a wide range of occupations and the relevent education and training
requirements.
• www.myfuture.edu.au offers detailed information on career options.
• www.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.
UQ Admissions
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).
UQ School Liaison
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
school.liaison@uq.edu.au
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 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.
Applications are submitted online via QTAC’s website www.qtac.edu.au.
There are two online applications, the Twelve to Tertiary (TTT) online
applications for current Year 12 students and the Apply by Web (ABW) for
all other applicants. Current Year 12 students are defined by QTAC as those
completing standard Year 12 programs in 2014 in Australia.
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
www.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 www.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 all persons entering a program have 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 15 to 17 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 99 – 1, 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.
Entry ranks are not assigned to students currently completing
Year 12 in Australia, who instead, are considered on the basis
of their OP or interstate equivalent score.
A competitive entry rank is one which is better than or equivalent to the
previous year’s cut-off. It is important to note however, that entry ranks are
not pre-determined 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 (minimum one year, maximum
two years). Deferment is not available for offers made mid-year. For more
information, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for details).
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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.
If you have not completed the equivalent of one full-time 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.
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 detail on how entry ranks are determined for these qualifications.
QUALIFICATION
MAXIMUM
RANK
POSSIBLE
SECONDARY
Queensland Year 12 OP*
99 (OP1)
5
Queensland Year 12 OP ineligible (based on 2012 data)
90
5
Interstate Year 12
99
5
STAT (over 18 yrs and not currently completing Year 12)
88
12
STAT and PCA
(over 18 yrs and not currently completing Year 12)
90
12
CATP (complete)+
91
13
CATP (complete) and STAT
98
13
Senior External Examination (5 subjects)
99
6
UQ College Tertiary Preparation Program
88
13
AQF Certificate Level III (complete)^
82
7
AQF Certificate IV (complete)^
89
7
AQF Diploma (incomplete) – 1 year full-time^
87
7
AQF Diploma (complete)^
91
7
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY
BRIDGING PROGRAMS
POST-SECONDARY & TERTIARY STUDY
Bachelor – 1 semester full-time
88
9
Bachelor – 1 year full-time or more (Group 1 Institutions)
99 (GPA 5.80
or higher)
9
Bachelor – 1 year full-time or more (Group 2 Institutions)
99 (GPA 6.50
or higher)
9
* OPs attained in previous years will be converted to an entry rank.
^ If the grading system used is competency-based, STAT must be sat to achieve the
maximum rank listed.
+
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
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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).
2013 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement
QTAC SELECTION
RANK
NATIONALLY
(IB) INTERAGREED COMMON NATIONAL BACCA1
INDEX (ATAR)
LAUREATE 2
QLD OVERALL
POSITION (OP)3
99
99.05
42
98
98.10
41
1
97
97.15
39
2
96
96.15
38
3
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).
95
95.20
37
94
94.25
36
4
93
93.25
92
92.25
35
5
91
91.20
34
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.
90
90.15
89
89.10
33
88
88.05
32
87
87.00
86
85.95
85
84.90
84
83.80
83
82.70
82
81.60
81
80.50
80
79.40
79
78.25
78
77.05
77
75.90
Interstate Year 12
76
74.70
75
73.50
Students completing Year 12 from other states and territories 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 2013 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall
achievement table.
74
72.25
73
71.00
72
69.65
71
68.20
70
66.80
69
65.25
68
63.55
International Baccalaureate
67
61.80
66
59.90
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 2013 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement table.
65
57.90
64
55.80
16
63
53.35
17
62
50.35
61
46.45
18
This converstion 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 Admissions for further
information.
60
39.75
19
59
20
58
21
57
22
56
23
55
24
54
25
6
7
31
8
30
9
29
28
10
27
11
26
12
25
24
13
14
15
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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 2013 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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Senior External Examinations –
Maximum of best 5 subjects
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.
Entry ranks are assigned to the aggregate score calculated for senior
external examination results. This aggregate is derived by converting results
to numerical values where:
RESULT
NUMBERICAL VALUE
This schedule shows the entry ranks possible by undertaking a minimum
of two subjects and a maximum of five subjects in senior external
examination subjects.
SENIOR EXAMINATION
RANK
(5 best subjectsa,b,c,d)
32.50
99
31.00
98
30.00
97
29.00
96
28.00
95
27.00
94
26.50
93
Very High Achievement (VHA)
6.5
26.00
92
High Achievement (HA)
5
25.50
91
Sound Achievement (SA)
4
25.00
90
Limited Achievement (LA)
2
24.50
89
Very Limited Achievement (VLA)
1
23.50
88
23.00
87
For example: if you have completed three subjects and received HA; VHA
and SA this would derive an aggregate score of 15.5 and a rank of 69. If
you received VHA in five subjects this would derive an aggregate score of
32.5 and a rank of 99.
22.50
86
22.00
85
21.50
84
21.00
83
If you completed senior external examination studies prior to 1987 under a
different grading system please contact UQ Admissions for advice on how
to calculate your senior external exam aggregate and entry rank.
20.50
82
19.50
81
19.00
80
18.50
79
18.00
78
17.50
77
17.00
75
16.00
72
15.00
69
14.00
65
13.00
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Queensland Senior
External Examinations
a This table is currently under review and subject to change.
b Applicants must have undertaken a minimum of 2 subjects. A Short Course in the
Australian Constitution cannot be used.
c Based on: VHA = 6.5; HA = 5; SA = 4; LA = 2; VLA = 1
d Where the same or an incompatible subject has been completed on more than one
occassion, only one attempt will be considered in the calculation of a rank and this shall
be the best result achieved. Maths in Society and Mathematics A are treated as two
different subjects with respect to this policy.
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).
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POST-SECONDARY STUDIES
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.
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)*
Maximum entry rank
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.
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
* Please note that higher ranks can be achieved from these qualifications
when combined with STAT.
87
85
83
82
80
79
78
78
91
89
87
86
84
83
82
82
78
82
At least one year fulltime or completion
of AQF Advanced
Diploma or Associate
Degree
98
96
94
93
92
91
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.
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 fulltime or completion
of AQF Advanced
Diploma or Associate
Degree
6.5+
87
91
98
86
90
96
85
89
95
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Certificate Level III (graded)
At least one
year full-time
Completed
AQF Diploma AQF Diploma
study
6.25-6.49
6.00-6.24
97
5.75-5.99
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).
5.50-5.74
5.25-5.49
94
5.00-5.24
84
88
4.75-4.99
83
87
4.50-4.74
82
86
4.25-4.49
80
84
92
4.00-4.24
78
82
91
3.75-3.99
76
80
86
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
2.25-2.49
51
55
65
2.00-2.24
45
45
59
<2.00
40
41
45
93
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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.
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 (ie 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
How to calculate your GPA
2B Honours b
97
Masters by coursework b
97
UQ’s grading system includes:
2A or 1st Honoursb, Masters by
thesis, PhD and Higher degrees
99
High Distinction = 7
Distinction = 6
Credit =
5
Pass = 4
Fail = 3
Fail = 2
Fail = 1
The formula for the GPA calculation is:
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-time 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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a 3rd honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, postgraduate qualifying and
comparable courses are assessed on the appropriate schedule for bachelors degree study.
b Incomplete qualifications are assessed on the appropriate schedule for bachelors
degree study
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 (ie 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 time year, the entry rank derived will only
be used if it advantages the applicant.
When assigning entry ranks to one full-time year or more of bachelor or
higher level study, UQ distinguishes between study undertaken at research
intensive institutions with comprehensive offerings and other institutions.
Under UQ’s Admission Rules, specific Australian institutions are identified
in the 1st category as Group 1 institutions and all other institutions are
considered Group 2 institutions. The ranks allocated to studies at Group 1
institutions may be higher than the ranks assigned for studies completed
at Group 2 institutions with the same GPA. This differentiation is only made
for ranks above 96. UQ’s Admission Rules also stipulate that if you have
completed at least one full-time year of bachelor or higher level study at a
Group 1 institution, and that is your most recent study, an entry rank may
be derived from all your Group 1 studies alone, unless a higher rank would
result by combining all coursework study (see scenarios on page 10).
Entry ranks assigned to studies less than one full-time 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-time
equivalent year
BACHELOR DEGREEa
Where students have completed study at both Group 1 and Group 2
institutions (totalling 1 full-time 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
Group 1 and Group 2 study, which are then combined by weighting the
respective durations of the study periods. Please contact UQ Admissions
for clarification.
GPA
7-point scale
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
91
5.50-5.74
81
83
90
5.25-5.49
80
82
89
6.5+
99
99
5.00-5.24
79
81
89
6.25–6.49
99
98
4.75-4.99
78
80
88
6.00–6.24
99
98
4.50-4.74
77
79
87
5.80–5.99
99
97
4.25-4.49
76
78
86
5.50–5.79
98
97
4.00-4.24
75
77
84
5.25–5.49
97
96
3.75-3.99
72
74
78
5.00–5.24
96
96
3.50-3.74
70
72
76
4.50–4.99
95
95
3.25-3.49
68
71
74
3.00-3.24
66
69
73
4.25–4.49
94
94
2.75-2.99
61
66
71
4.00–4.24
93
93
2.50-2.74
55
63
66
3.75–3.99
88
88
2.25-2.49
45
59
64
3.50–3.74
85
85
2.00-2.24
45
55
57
3.25–3.49
82
82
<2.00
45
45
45
3.00–3.24
79
79
2.75–2.99
76
76
2.50–2.74
72
72
2.25–2.49
67
67
2.00–2.24
60
60
<2.00
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 2015 admissions,
results obtained in 2009 and earlier may be disregarded from the calculation
of the entry rank if at least one full year has been completed since 2010.
If this is the case, all results completed since 2010 will be used in the
calculation of the entry rank.
The following schedule indicates the entry ranks attainable for at least one
full-time year or more of bachelor or higher level study.
Bachelor or higher level study (one full-time year or more).
BACHELOR DEGREEa
GPA
7-point scale
Group 1 institutionb, c Group 2 institutionb, c
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The maximum rank attainable for the completion of one full-time year or
more of bachelor level study is 99.
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 non-award level study.
b In this schedule ‘Group 1 institution’ means one of the following — University of
Adelaide, Australian National University, University of Melbourne, Monash University,
University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, and
University of Western Australia. ‘Group 2 institution’ means a tertiary institution that is
not a Group 1 institution.
c From Semester 1, 2016 the Group 1 rule will apply only to study completed at
The University of Queensland and all other institutions will be assessed as Group 2.
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.
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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:
2009 – 2009:
UQ (Group 1)
Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time)
2010 – 2010:
GU (Group 2)
Bachelor of Social Work (1 year full-time)
OR
2009 – 2009:
QUT (Group 2)
Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time)
2010 – 2010:
UQ (Group 1)
Bachelor of Nursing (1 year full-time)
If you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ (Group 1 study)
in 2009 and subsequently completed one year of full-time bachelor study
at Griffith University (Group 2 study) in 2010, 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 (Group
2 study) in 2009 and subsequently completed one year of full-time bachelor
study at UQ (Group 1 study) in 2010, two entry ranks will be calculated. The
first entry rank will be based on the combined results from both GU 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 a Group 1 institution. The
higher of the two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes.
Scenario 2:
2010 – 2010:
ANU (Group 1)
Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time)
2011 – 2011:
QUT (Group 2)
Bachelor of Business (1 year full-time)
2012 – 2012:
UQ (Group 1)
Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time)
If you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at the Australian
National University (Group 1 study) in 2010 and subsequently completed one
year of full-time bachelor study at the Queensland University of Technology
(Group 2 study) in 2011, and then in 2012 you completed one year of full-time
bachelor study at UQ (Group 1 study), 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 Group 1 study only (ANU and UQ combined). The higher of the
two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes.
Scenario 3:
2004 – 2004:
Monash (Group 1)
Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time)
2008 – 2010:
JCU (Group 2)
Bachelor of Commerce (3 years full-time)
If you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at Monash University
(Group 1 study) in 2004 and then three years of full-time bachelor study at
James Cook University (Group 2 study) from 2008 to 2010, 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 2010 only, as all study prior to 2010 (ie five years before the year you
intend to study) can be discounted if one year of full-time 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:
2009 – 2012:
UQ (Group 1)
Bachelor of Arts (3 years full-time)
2013 – 2014:
UQ (Group 1)
Master of Arts (2 years full-time)
If you have completed a 3 year bachelor degree in 2012 and a 2 year coursework Master degree in 2014 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 2010 combined with your coursework
Masters GPA (since all study prior to 2010 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
Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Skilled Vocational Training (pre-AQF)a
Trade certificate
80
73
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
82
completed 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
86
six 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
81
be well documented)
Enrolled nurse training completed
80
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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Completion of two years or more of an apprenticeship
with satisfactory grades (must be well documented)
Australian traineeship (certificate of completion)
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 (ie 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
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES ASSESSMENT (PCA)
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.
The PCA is a statement you write addressing six selection criteria,
demonstrating how your life skills and experiences will enable you to
successfully complete tertiary study. PCA statements are submitted to QTAC
when you apply for university admission. Information regarding the PCA and
its selection criteria can be accessed via the QTAC website www.qtac.edu.au.
Alternative Entry
Please note that UQ will only consider your PCA statement in
combination with a satisfactory result from the STAT, and if you are
18 years of age or older and not a current Year 12 school-leaver.
The maximum entry rank that can be attained by combining the PCA with
the STAT is 90.
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), writing a
Personal Competencies Assessment (PCA) 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.
PAID WORK EXPERIENCE
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 and
PCA. 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 is NOT suitable for applicants who have
completed at least one full-time year of bachelor or higher
level study or for applicants completing senior studies in the
year of tertiary application.
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.
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.
160
160
80
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.
159
157
78
158
155
75
157
154
73
155
151
70
154
149
68
The following table shows
the entry ranks attainable by
completing the STAT with no
other qualification.
153
147
66
152
145
63
151
144
58
141
53
Below 141
50
Below 151
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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.
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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 and PCA. 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 you
sit the STAT as it has the potential
STAT
to significantly improve your
STAT
RANK
(1992 –
entry rank (see page 7 for further
(SINCE
(no other
MARCH
APRIL 2010) qualification)
information). The highest entry
2010)
rank that can be achieved from
166 and
167 and
88
STAT alone is 88, so it is not an
over
over
appropriate pathway for entry to
164
165
85
highly competitive programs such
162
162
83
as physiotherapy or dentistry.
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.
SENIOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
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 6 for further details).
For more information on the Senior External Examinations, contact:
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)
Phone: (07) 3864 0211
Email: externalexams@qcaa.qld.edu.au
Website: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au
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 via on-campus or distance learning education and
private providers, such as Hubbard’s School.
TAFE Queensland (on-campus study)
Phone: 1300 308 233 (all campus enquiry line)
Website: www.tafe.qld.gov.au
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 Skills. 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 2011 and achieved an overall score of 165, this
combined with your CATP average of 5.26 would be allocated an entry rank of 93.
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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 2008 are considered
please contact UQ Admissions.
Completed Qld Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Since 2008)
Average grade in all subject modules of
STAT
STAT
CATPa,b,c,d,e
(1992 –
(SINCE
Less
4.00 – 4.26 – 4.76 – 5.26 – 5.76 – 6.26 +
MARCH
APRIL
than
4.25
4.75
5.25
5.75
6.25
2010)
2010)
4.00
166 and
167 and
88
91
93
94
95
98
over
over
164
165
85
89
90
92
93
94
97
162
162
83
88
160
160
80
87
159
157
78
158
155
75
157
154
73
155
151
70
85
154
149
68
84
153
147
66
152
145
63
151
144
58
141
53
below 151
below 141
50
Did not sit
Did not sit
45
89
88
86
91
92
93
96
90
91
92
95
89
87
88
86
94
90
91
93
89
90
92
88
89
87
TAFE Open Learning (distance learning)
Phone: 1800 657 387
Website: www.openlearning.tafe.qld.gov.au
Hubbard’s School
Phone: (07) 3371 5999
Website: www.hubbards.qld.edu.au
UQ COLLEGE TERTIARY PREPARATION PROGRAM
The Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) provides school leavers and adult
learners 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 (campus to be confirmed). 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 3381 1141
Website: www.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, 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
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
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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.
3.25–3.49
63
3.00–3.24
59
2.75–2.99
55
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.
2.50–2.74
51
2.25–2.49
46
2.00–2.24
45
<2.00
45
85
79
81
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 Skills.
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.
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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-time
year of study with suitable results to improve your entry rank. Refer to pages
8 to 10 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-time 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
9 for further details on the maximum ranks assigned to studies less than
one full-time year in duration.
To complete the equivalent of one full-time 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-time
year. For example, at Griffith University one full-time year in a Bachelor of
Arts equals 80 credit points.
If the program you are studying is at another institution your studies may
be regarded differently to studies at UQ and this may be taken into account
when your results are converted into an entry rank (see page 9 for information
about Group 1 and Group 2 institutions).
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Please note that even after you complete one full-time 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 impact on 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-time year of tertiary study you
must complete eight units (please note that Open Universities Australia is
considered a Group 2 Institution). For more information, contact:
Open Universities Australia
Phone: 1300 363 652
Email: use online enquiry form
Website: www.open.edu.au
HOW TO SATISFY
PREREQUISITES
Satisfying Subject Prerequisites
or science prerequisites. For further information on the prerequisites see the
Programs quick reference starting on page 22.
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.
Secondary Study
The following table shows 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/
Prerequisite subject equivalents – Interstate, International Baccalaureate and New Zealand
QLD*
4SA or better
English or
English for ESL
Learners
ACT
NSW
50%+ (as
50%+ (Average
percentage grade) of examination
in T Majors only** mark and school
assessment)**
– English
–English Standard
– Language and
–English
Literature
Advanced
– World Literature –English as
– ESL (English
a Second
as a Second
Language
Language)
–English
Extension 1 or 2
SA/NT
D or better (from
Publicly Examined
Subjects [PES]
only)**
–English
–English Studies
–English as
a Second
Language
Studies
–English
Communication
TAS
VIC
WA
SA or better
(Exit level of
achievement)**
25+ (Scaled
study score)**
– English
– Literature
– Writer’s
Workshop
– World Literature
– English Studies
– English
Communications
– English Writing
–English
– English
–English (ESL)
– English (Stage
–Literature
2 or 3)
–English Language – English for ESL
Students
– English Literature
– English Course
– English as an
Additional
Language or
Dialect
–Further
Mathematics
Mathematics A or –Mathematical
Mathematics in
Applications
Society
–General
–Quantitative
Mathematics
Methods
–Maths in Society –Mathematical
–Maths in
Methods
Practice
–Mathematics
Applied
–Mathematics
Applied (SS5C)
Mathematics B or –Mathematics
Mathematics I
–Specialist
Mathematics
–Mathematical
Methods
– Mathematics
–Mathematical
(2U to 4U)
Studies
– Mathematics
–Mathematics 1
Extension 1 or 2
– Mathematics
Mathematics C or – Specialist
Mathematics II
Mathematics
– Mathematics
Advanced
Extended
- Mathematics
(3U and 4U)
- Mathematics
Extension 1
and 2
–Specialist
Mathematics
–Mathematics 2
–Mathematics
–Mathematical
Methods (SS5C)
Methods
–Maths Stage 2 or
3
–Algebra and
Geometry
–Analysis and
Statistics
–Mathematics
–Mathematics
–Specialist
Specialised
Mathematics
(SS5C)
–Maths Stage 2
and 3
Physics
–Physics
–Electronics
–Science
(3U or 4U)
–Physics (2U)
– Physics
–Physics
Chemistry
–Chemistry
Biology
– Biology
– Human Biology
– Biological Science
–Science
(3U or 4U)
– Chemistry (2U)
– Chemistry
–Biology (2U)
– Biology
50%+ (Subject
scaled mark)**
–Maths 1
–Maths IV
–Modelling with
Mathematics
–Mathematics
Stage 2C/D
–Mathematics
Stage 3A/B
–Calculus
–Applicable
Mathematics
–Maths II
–Mathematics
Stage 3C/D
–Mathematics
Specialist Stage
3A/B
–Discrete
Mathematics
–Applicable
Mathematics
–Mathematics III
–Mathematics
Specialist Stage
3C/D
– Physics
– Physical Science
– Physics (Stage 3)
IB
NZ
HL: 3 or better
SL: 4 or better**
2.0 (Achieved or
better at NCEA
Level 3)**
–English A1
(HL or SL)
–English A2
(HL or SL)
–English B
(HL or SL)
–English A:
Literature
–English A:
Language and
Literature
–Literature and
Performance
(SL)
–Mathematical
Studies (SL)
– English
–Mathematics
(HL or SL)
–Mathematical
Methods
(HL or SL)
–Mathematics
with Calculus
–Mathematics
(HL)
–Mathematical
Methods
(HL or SL)
n/a
–Physics
–Chemistry
–Physics (SS5C)
–Physical
Sciences
–Applied Science
- Physical
Sciences
–Chemistry
–Chemistry
– Chemistry
– Chemistry
(Stage 3)
–Biology
–Biology
–Biology
– Biology
–Biology
– Human Biology
(HL or SL)
– Biological
Sciences
– Human Biological
Sciences
–Statistics and
Modelling
– Physics
–Physics
(HL or SL)
– Physical Science
(HL)
–Chemistry
(HL or SL)
–Chemistry
–Biology
* Includes external senior subjects.
** NCEA Level 3 subjects are currently under review. Contact UQ Admissions for advice.
Note: if you have completed Year 12 subjects in Australia not listed here, please contact UQ Admissions for advice.
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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 Skills (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.
For further information on CATP please contact:
TAFE Queensland
Phone: 1300 308 233
Website: www.tafe.qld.gov.au
TAFE Open Learning (distance learning unit)
Phone: 1800 657 387
Website: www.openlearning.tafe.qld.gov.au
Hubbard’s School
Phone: (07) 3371 5999
Website: www.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.
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 deliver intensive four week courses in
Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology in November/December at St Lucia
campus.
Apply Mathematical Concepts to Solve Problems (Mathematics B)
Investigate Biological Science Problems (Biology)
Investigate Chemical Science Problems (Chemistry)
Minimum grade required: Grade 4.
Contact:
UQ College
Phone: (07) 3381 1141
Website: www.uqcollege.edu.au
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Mathematics B bridging course
Chemistry bridging course
Physics bridging course (external study)
Minimum grade required: Grade 4.
Contact:
Continuing Professional Education Unit
Queensland University of Technology
Phone: (07) 3138 9320
Website: www.cpe.qut.edu.au
UNILEARN
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Senior Mathematics (Mathematics B)
Minimum grade required: Grade of Pass.
Contact: Learning Network Queensland
Phone: (07) 3307 4768
Website: www.unilearn.net.au
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
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Phone: (07) 3864 0211
Website: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au
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.
Other Bridging Options
The following UQ courses, if successfully passed, will satisfy the corresponding
Year 12 subject prerequisite for all UQ programs, where applicable.
For further information on Senior External Examinations please contact:
UQ also recognises the following bridging courses offered by other universities
and institutions:
SENIOR SUBJECT
UQ COURSE CODE
Mathematics B
MATH1040
Physics
PHYS1171
Chemistry
CHEM1090
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.
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Ways to satisfy the English subject
prerequisite
Professional Qualifications^ that satisfy the English prerequisite
Note: these qualifications must be completed where the medium of instruction is English
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:
Commissioned Officers and other related qualifications^ *
• 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 Skills.
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, an overall score of 149 or better in the Special
Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), if undertaken since April 2010
(if undertaken from 1992 to March 2010, a score of 154 is required).
The following bachelor programs are exceptions: laws (and all law
duals), pharmacy, dental science, oral health, speech pathology,
physiotherapy, veterinary science, occupational therapy, nursing and
midwifery programs, and MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers).
• Successful completion of at least one full-time 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 Laws (and all law duals), tertiary study in science or
engineering fields is not acceptable.
• For applicants whose first language is not English and who are not
currently Year 12 students studying the subject English for ESL
Learners, results from Pearson Test of English Academic, IELTS
or TOEFL 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. The following bachelor programs are exceptions: laws (and
all law duals), veterinary science, pharmacy, dental science, oral health,
speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing and
midwifery programs, and MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers).
(Documentary evidence of your qualification/s and/or work experience
is required).
Lieutenant (Army) or higher rank
Flying Officer (RAAF) or higher rank
Commercial pilots 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, oral health, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy,
veterinary science, nursing programs 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
• For Pharmacy, applicants must achieve a minimum overall score of
7.0, with at least 6.0 in all other sub-bands.
• For associate degree in business, applicants must achieve an
overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all other sub-bands.
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.
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.
3. A pass in Language and Learning Skills (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. The following minimum scores are accepted from the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
• For the TOEFL Paper-Based Exam, an overall score of 570,
with at least a score of 5 in the written test and 54 for listening and
reading.
• For the TOEFL Internet-Based Exam, an overall score of 87, with
at least 21 in the written test and 19 for the spoken, listening and
reading.
Both the TOEFL Paper-Based Exam and the TOEFL Internet-Based Exam
are not accepted for the following programs: occupational therapy, speech
pathology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing and midwifery programs,
veterinary science, dental science, oral health, social work, laws (and all law
duals), MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers), all education programs
including all education dual degrees, and health, sport and physical education.
For further information on TOEFL please visit www.toefl.org.au
TOEFL results are only valid for two years.
6. For most programs 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.
The following undergraduate programs are exceptions:
• For MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers), nursing and midwifery
programs, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, pharmacy,
dental science and oral health, applicants must achieve a minimum
overall score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in all sub-bands.
• For speech pathology, applicants must achieve a minimum overall
score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 8.0 in the spoken band, a
minimum score of 7.0 in each sub-band.
• For laws (and all law duals), applicants must achieve an overall score
of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in the spoken and written bands.
• For veterinary science, applicants must achieve a minimum overall
score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in the spoken band and 6.0 in the
written band.
• All education programs (including all education dual degrees),
applicants must achieve an overall score of 7.5, with at least 8.0 in
the spoken and listening bands and 7.0 in all other sub-bands.
• For health, sport and physical education, applicants must achieve
an overall score of 7.5, with at least 8.0 in the spoken and listening
bands and 7.0 in all other sub-bands.
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Examinations for the IELTS are administered by the Institute of
Continuing & TESOL Education at UQ. For further information please
visit www.icte.uq.edu/ielts.
IELTS results are only valid for two years.
7. For most programs an overall score of 64 with at least a minimum band
component of 60 of the Pearson Test of English Academic. The
Pearson Test of English Academic is not accepted for the following
programs: occupational therapy, speech pathology, pharmacy, social
work, physiotherapy, nursing and midwifery programs, veterinary
science, dental science, oral health, laws (and all law duals) MD
(Provisional Entry for School Leavers), all education programs including
all education dual degrees, and health, sport and physical education.
Pearson Test of English Academic results are only valid for two
years.
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). For B Laws (and all law
duals), tertiary study in science or engineering fields is not acceptable.
9. An overall score of 149 or higher in the Special Tertiary Admissions
Test (STAT) undertaken since April 2010. STAT is only accepted for
applicants aged 18 years or older who are not currently completing
Year 12. STAT is not acceptable for the following undergraduate
programs: laws (and all law duals), pharmacy, occupational therapy,
speech pathology, physiotherapy, nursing and midwifery programs,
dental science, oral health, veterinary science, and MD (Provisional
Entry for School Leavers).
STAT results to meet English proficiency are only valid for two
years.
Improving Your English
The University of Queensland, through its Institute of Continuing and TESOL
Education (ICTE-UQ), offers English language courses for non-native English
speakers.
UQ entry pathway courses:
Intensive English language courses:
• ICTE-UQ offers intensive English language courses that are not
acceptable for meeting UQ English subject prerequisites or language
proficiency requirements, however may assist students to improve
their English language skills. Courses include:
• General English (GE) is taught at seven levels, from pre-elementary
to advanced
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provides language and
academic skills for post secondary study and the IELTS test.
• English for International Business Communication (EIBC)
develops communication skills for careers or studies in international
business.
ICTE-UQ is also an IELTS test administration centre and offers the test
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: www.icte.uq.edu.au
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.
For entry to UQ your OP/rank may be increased to a maximum of 4 ranks
or 2 OP bands.
Students who have experienced
financial hardship
Applications for EAS are submitted to QTAC as part of your tertiary study
application. For further information visit www.qtac.edu.au.
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
or holder of an Australian permanent residency visa and be intending
to commence study at UQ in 2015 (or 2016 after an approved year of
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 15 December 2014.
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 the UQ-Link Program Office on
(07) 3365 7113 or visit www.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.
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.
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. For more
information, please contact UQ Admissions or visit www.uq.edu.au/study/
admissions.
MD (Provisional Entry for School
Leavers) – Rural Background
Students (RBS)
The University has a target of 25 per cent of places in the Doctor of Medicine
(MD) program be offered to Rural Background Students (RBS). Applicants
will be eligible for consideration in the RBS sub quota in the MD if they have
spent at least 5 years living in a rural Australian area since beginning primary
school, as determined by the ASGC-RA (Australian Standard Georgraphical
Classification – Remoteness Area) system.
Approved applicants wil 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. For further information on
the scheme as well as the application form visit www.uq.edu.au/study/
admissions.
NOTE: the maximum number of bonus points a student can
achieve across all schemes is capped at 5.
People of Aboriginal 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 achieve the appropriate OP or entry rank.
Students can apply for entry via the Alternative Entry Scheme in either the
end-of-year or mid-year admissions intake.
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 www.uq.edu.au/ATSIS.
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
more information and to check if your program is covered by the guarantee
visit: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/future-students.html
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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 comprises of sitting STAT, writing a PCA statement 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 four main
campuses: St Lucia, Ipswich, Gatton and Herston. Some programs are
taught at other locations, or across more than one campus.
Certificate
A post-secondary qualification, normally in a practically orientated 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.
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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 (ie 6 units per
semester for most programs). A standard full-time load is 8 units per semester
in most programs (excluding pre-2001 dual programs). For admission and
upgrading purposes, full-time refers to the standard 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,
for example, 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 Senior Certificate. A student’s
OP shows how well that student has performed in their senior studies
when compared with the performances of all other OP-eligible students
in Queensland.
Part-time workload
Enrolment in less than 75% of the standard full-time load for a program (ie
less than 6 units per semester in most programs).
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.
Personal competencies assessment (PCA)
PCA is a statement addressing selection criteria that demonstrates how life
skills and experiences will enable successful completion of tertiary study.
(Also see Alternative Entry)
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 (ie subjects
completed at Year 12/matriculation level) and/or other requirements
(eg 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) is 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)
Entry Options 2015
021
QTAC
CODE
CSP1
BACHELOR DEGREE IN [UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE]
PREREQUISITES
DURATION
(YEARS)
731901 Advanced Science (Honours)
English, Mathematics B, plus two of Agricultural
4F or P
– Biology, Chemistry, Geographical sciences, Geological sciences, Mathematics, Physics Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science,
Mathematics C or Physics
766001 Agribusiness
English
3F or P
762019 Agricultural Science (Honours) ~
English, plus one of Chemistry or Mathematics B
4F or P
– Animal science, Plant science
780169 Applied Science
English and, one of Mathematics A or B
3F or P
– Agronomy, Animal production, Crop production, Equine management, Equine science,
or distance
Horticulture, Production animal science, Urban horticulture, Veterinary technology,
Wildlife science
711202 Architectural Design
English
3F
Arts
707001 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies; Ancient history; Ancient history/History;
English
3F or P
Anthropology; Archaeology; Art history; Chinese; 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; 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
731201 Biomedical Science (Honours)
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or
4F or P
Physics
731101 Biotechnology (Honours)
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or
4F or P
– Bioinformatics, Bioprocess technology, Chemical biotechnology, Drug design and
Physics
development, Microbial biotechnology, Molecular biotechnology, Nanotechnology,
Plant biotechnology
Note: Innovation management can also be studied with another major
709001 Business Management
English; Mathematics A, B or C^
3F or P
– Advertising, Business economics, eBusiness, Human resources, International
business, Marketing, Real estate and development, Sustainability
711001 Commerce
English, Mathematics B
3F or P
– Accounting, Business information systems, Finance
741001 Communication
English
3F or P
– Communication, media and culture; Mass communication; Organisational
communication; Public relations
712002 Dental Science (Honours)
English, Chemistry; Applicants must also undertake
5F
UMAT
714001 Economics
English, Mathematics B
3F or P
– Business and industry, Economics and public policy, International trade and finance,
Natural resources and environment, Quantitative methods
742401 Education (Primary)
English
4F
742802 – Graduate
Completion of appropriate bachelor degree
2F
Education (Secondary)
– Undergraduate (available in dual programs only – see page 24)
As per the non-education program
742702 – Graduate
Completion of appropriate bachelor degree
1F
717001 Engineering (Honours)
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Physics or
4F or P
– Chemical, Chemical and materials, Chemical and metallurgical, Civil, Civil and
Chemistry (both Chemistry and Physics, and
environmental, Civil and geotechnical, Electrical, Electrical and biomedical, Electrical
Mathematics C are recommended)
and computer, Mechanical, Mechanical and aerospace, Mechanical and materials,
Mechatronic, Mining, Mining and geotechnical, Software
717801 Engineering (Honours) – Advanced Standinge
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Physics or
4F or P
Chemistry and successful completion of at least
one year of approved bachelor degree
705101 Environmental Management (Honours)
– Natural systems and wildlife
738001
720102
729302
703041
729002
729402
746201
733001
777001
707111
737001
228
English (Mathematics B, Biology or Chemistry are
recommended)
– Sustainable development
English (Agricultural Science, Biology or Geography
are recommended)
Environmental Science (Honours)
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or
– Earth resources, Environmental toxicology, Ecology and conservation, Natural resource Physics
science
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
– Clinical exercise physiology
Food Technology (Honours)
English, Chemistry, Mathematics B
Health Sciences
English (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Multistrand
– Health promotion, Nutrition, Public health
Science are recommended)
Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Human Services
English
– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island studies, Applied psychology, Criminology, Peace
and conflict studies, Public policy, Sociology
Information Technology
English, Mathematics B
– Bioinformatics, Computer systems and networks, Enterprise information systems,
Human-computer interaction, Software design, Software information systems
International Hotel and Tourism Management
English; Mathematics A, B or C^
– Event Management, Hospitality management, Tourism management
International Studies
English
– Chinese, Economics, French, German, History, Indonesian, International inequality and
development, International relations, Italian*^^, Japanese, Korean, Peace and conflict
studies, Russian, Spanish
Journalism
English
– Popular music, Sports studies
Entry Options 2015
2014 2014
OP RANK
*^
*^
LOCATION
PROGRAM QUICK REFERENCE
3
96
S
13
11
71
77
G
G
13
71
G
5
92
S
12
74
S
7
87
S
10
79
S
9
82
S
6
89
S
11
77
S
1**
99**
7
87
H,
S
S
11
77
6
89
S
S
S
S
S
S
4F or P
12
74
S
4F or P
10
79
S
3F or P
4F or P
7
5
87
92
S
S
4F or P
3F or P
12
12
74
74
S
S
4F
3F or P
9
13
82
71
S
S
3F or P
12
74
S
3F or P
11
77
S
3F or P
9
82
S
3F or P
11
77
S
S
718001
718201
Not via
QTAC
BACHELOR DEGREE IN [UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE]
PREREQUISITES
Laws (Honours)
– Undergraduate
– Graduate
Medicine (Doctor of) – MD (direct entry for graduates)^^^
Note: available only as a graduate entry program
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
LOCATION
QTAC
CODE
CSP1
2014 2014
DURATION
OP RANK
(YEARS)
*^
*^
English
English; Bachelor degree in field other than law
GPA of 5 on a 7-point scale in latest key degree
(bachelor, honours, master or PhD) and GAMSAT
test
OP1 (or equivalent), English and UMAT (must meet
eligibility requirements for first program)
4F or P
3F or P
4F
2*
98*
N/A
N/A
S
S
H
4F
1**** 99**** S/I
OP1 (or equivalent), English and UMAT (must meet
eligibility requirements for first program)
4F
1**** 99**** S/I
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
English (Mathematics A or B recommended)
English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a
practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher
in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent
3F
3F
3F or P
4F
7
6
12
m
87
89
74
m
C^^
C^^
S
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
9
8
12
4*
82
84
74
95
C^^
C^^
S
S
English, Biology
English, Mathematics B, Chemistry
3F
4F or P
2* 98.25 H
10
79 S, P
Midwifery^^
728102
728402
751201
723002
– Clinical Schools – Various
– Mater Health Services
Multimedia Design
Music
– Composition, Composition and musicology, General music, Musicology, Music
performance, Music performance and musicology
Nursing^^
728002
728502
729201
724002
– Clinical Schools – Various
– Mater Health Services
Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours)
Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Note: a graduate entry program is also available
743002 Oral Health
725002 Pharmacy (Honours)
– Clinical Experimental Therapeutics
726002 Physiotherapy (Honours)
757001 Psychological Science
702002 Regional and Town Planning
731001 Science
– Archaeological 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 science, Mathematics,
Microbiology, Physics, Plant science, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology
761001 Science
– 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 (Honours)
Note: a graduate entry program is also available
736002 Veterinary Science (Honours)
752302 Business (Associate Degree in)
707121 Arts (Diploma in)
– Graduate
Majors: see entry for Bachelor of Arts – all majors offered except Italian
731801 Science (Diploma in)
– Graduate
Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Food science and nutrition, Geographical
science, Geological science, Marine science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Not via Global Issues (Diploma in)
QTAC
Not via Languages (Diploma in)
QTAC – Chinese, Classical languages, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean,
Russian, Spanish
Not via Music Performance (Diploma in)
QTAC
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(Physics recommended)
English
English
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or
Physics
4F
2*
98.5
S
4F or P
4F or P
3F or P
5
12
11
92
74
77
S
S
S
English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or
Physics
English
3F or P
11
77
G
3F or P
13
71
S
English
English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Pz
English, Chemistry, Mathematics B, plus one of
Physics or Biology
Year 12 or equivalent. English and Mathematics
recommended
4F or
4F
12
74
S
4* 95.75 S
5F
1*
99.01 G
1.3F or P
20
59
S
Bachelor degree in any field
1F or P
n
88
S
Bachelor degree in any field
1F or P
n
88
S
No prerequisite subjects, however, you must be
enrolled in another Bachelor program offered by
UQ; and have completed one year of study
(16 units) at UQ with a grade point average of 5 on
a 7-point scale
No prerequisite subjects, however, you must be
enrolled in another UQ Bachelor program; and be
eligible for admission to the BA program
No prerequisite subjects, however, you must be
enrolled in another UQ Bachelor program; and be
eligible for admission to BA program
1F or P
S
1F or P
S
1F or P
S
NOTE
*^ The cut-offs displayed are for the main round of QTAC offers (CSP) in January 2014. Any
changes made to this information after the late January QTAC offer round are published on
The University of Queensland’s website: www.uq.edu.au
Prerequisites All prerequisites are at Year 12 level with at least a Sound Achievement over four
semesters. Interstate, International Baccalaureate and New Zealand equivalents are given on
page 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; I = UQ Ipswich; H = UQ Herston;
C = Clinical Schools; P = Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence
1 Note for heading QTAC Code CSP = Commonwealth-supported place
^ Combinations of Mathematics A, B or C may be considered. Please contact UQ Admissions
for advice.
~ Note for Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences 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.
*^^For students studying cross-institutionally through Griffith University
^^ This program is delivered through clinical schools model: after four weeks intensive training,
students attend small, group-based sessions three days per week in a teaching hospital
(same one for duration of program), and go to lectures one day a week on campus. Program
can be completed in 2.5 years if semester-long clinical practice course taken in Summer
Semester and Semester 1 of final year.
^^^Doctor of Medicine: this is a new program from 2015 and replaces the Bachelor of Medicine/
Bachelor of Surgery. OP1 with UMAT/GAMSAT to be used as differentiator.
* Note for B Laws (718001), B Occupational Therapy (724002), B Oral Health (743002),
B Physiotherapy (726002), B Speech Pathology (727002) B Veterinary Science (736002): not
all applicants on this OP/Rank gained entry.
** Note for Bachelor of Dental Science: All applicants on OP1 and equivalent rank did not gain
entry. UMAT scores were used as a secondary differentiator and the lowest UMAT scaled
score aggregate offered was 171.
**** Note for Doctor of Medicine (Provisional Entry for School Leavers): All applicants on OP1 and
equivalent did not gain entry. UMAT scores were used as a secondary differentiator and the
lowest UMAT scale score aggregate offered was 180.
**** Note for Doctor of Medicine (Provisional Entry for School Leavers) Bonded Medical Places:
All applicants on OP1 and equivalent did not gain entry. UMAT scores were used as a
secondary differentiator and the lowest UMAT scale score aggregate offered was 169.
e Note for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Advanced Standing: duration can be reduced if
credit for previous studies is approved.
m Note for Bachelor of Music: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
OP/Rank cutoffs do not apply.
z Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final two years must be taken
on a full-time basis.
Entry Options 2015
023
DUAL
PROGRAMS
Dual programs enable you to study for 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.
Dual Programs
QTAC
CODE
DUAL PROGRAM
766201 Agribusiness / Applied Science
2014
OP
2014
RANK
4F or P
13
71
4F or P**
12
74
707701 Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management
4.25F or P
11
77
707401 Arts / Laws (Honours)
5.5F or P
2*
98*
707202 Arts / Education (Secondary)
707301 Arts / Social Science
4F or P
12
74
711501 Business Management / Arts
4.25F or P
9
82
711301 Business Management / Commerce
4.5F or P
6
89
710201 Business Management / Economics
4.5F or P
7
87
4.25F or P**
9
82
710601 Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism Management
4F or P
9
82
710401 Business Management / Information Technology
4F or P
9
82
711101 Business Management / Journalism
4.25F or P
9
82
711401 Business Management / Laws (Honours)
5.5F or P
2*
98*
710501 Business Management / Science
4.25F or P
9
82
711601 Commerce / Arts
4.25F or P
6
89
711801 Commerce / Economics
4.5F or P
6
89
4F or P
6
89
711901 Commerce / Laws (Honours)
5.5F or P
2*
98*
711701 Commerce / Science
4.25F or P
6
89
741201 Communication / Arts
4F or P
11
77
741301 Communication / Journalism
4F or P
11
77
714101 Economics / Arts
4.25F or P
7
87
714201 Economics / Laws (Honours)
5.5F or P
2*
98*
714301 Economics / Science
4.25F or P
7
87
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
717101 Engineering (Honours) / Science
5F or P
6
89
746301 Human Services / Arts
4F or P
12
74
733201 Information Technology / Arts
4F or P
12
74
733301 Information Technology / Science
4F or P
11
77
730101 Journalism / Arts
4F or P
11
77
5.5F or P
2*
98*
723202 Music / Education (Secondary)
5F
m
m
723302 Music / Arts
6F
m
m
728202 Nursing / Midwifery > (Various Clinical Schools)
4F
7
87
710301 Business Management / Education (Secondary)
711621 Commerce / Information Technology
Open Day visitors at UQ Gatton
DURATION
(YEARS)
737102 Journalism / Laws (Honours)
728602 Nursing / Midwifery > (Mater Clinical School)
731501 Science / Arts
731302 Science / Education (Secondary)
731602 Science / Journalism
731401 Science / Laws (Honours)
4F
6
89
4F or P
11
77
4F or P**
11
77
4F or P
11
77
5.5F or P
2*
98*
* 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
> Campus to be confirmed.
248
Entry Options 2015
UQ CAMPUSES
UQ’s campuses are renowned as being among the most beautiful
and well-equipped in Australia.
UQ ST LUCIA
Situated on the Brisbane River just
seven kilometres from the central
business district, UQ St Lucia is one of
Australia’s most attractive campuses.
With its striking sandstone buildings and
beautiful parklands, it is the ideal setting
for both study and recreation. You can
find just about everything you need onsite, including excellent sporting venues,
shops and cafés.
UQ GATTON
UQ IPSWICH
UQ HERSTON
UQ Gatton delivers excellence in
agricultural and natural resource
sciences in a relaxed, friendly
atmosphere. Just over an hour’s drive
west of Brisbane, the campus offers a
unique blend of recreational amenities,
support services, modern teaching
facilities, state-of-the-art laboratories and
historic buildings, along with the $100
million School of Veterinary Science.
UQ Ipswich provides a high-quality
teaching and learning environment in a
supportive, friendly campus community.
Students benefit from small classes held
in purpose-designed teaching spaces and
enjoy a range of support, amenities and
recreational services, including a bookshop,
cafés, sports court, oval and gym. UQ
Ipswich is also home to UQ College, a new
academic preparation centre.
Herston is UQ’s core clinical health
teaching and research site. The
campus is close to Brisbane city and is
located alongside the Royal Brisbane
and Women’s Hospital and the Royal
Children’s Hospital. This co-location
demonstrates UQ’s commitment to
working closely with health professionals
and researchers to deliver innovative and
contemporary health education programs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Important contacts
For document translation contact:
For further information on entry to UQ or
UQ programs contact:
Department of Immigration and
Citizenship/Translating Interpreting
Services
UQ Admissions
JD Story Building
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072
Phone: +61 7 3365 2203
Fax: +61 7 3365 2061
Email: admissionsenquiries@admin.uq.edu.au
Website: www.uq.edu.au/study
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions
Centre (QTAC)
PO Box 1331
Level 4, 154 Melbourne Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Phone: 1300 467 822
Fax: +61 7 3367 1164
Email: use online enquiry form
Website: www.qtac.edu.au
National Office of Overseas
Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
Phone: 1300 615 212
Email: educational.noosr@innovation.gov.au
Website: www.aei.gov.au/AEI/
qualificationsrecognition
GPO Box 9984
Brisbane Qld 4001
Phone: 131 450
Institute of Modern Languages (IML)
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072
Phone: (07) 3346 8200
Email: iml@uq.edu.au
Website: www.iml.uq.edu.au
National Accreditation Authority for
Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
Yungaba Centre
102 Main Street Kangaroo Point Qld 4169
Phone: (07) 3393 1358
Email: info@naati.com.au
Website: www.naati.com.au
For information on Queensland secondary
education and Senior External Examination
contact:
Queensland Curriculum and
Assessment Authority
154 Melbourne Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Phone: (07) 3864 0299
Fax: (07) 3221 2553
Email: office@qcaa.qld.edu.au
Website: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au
For information on financial costs for university
study in Australia contact:
Department of Education
Phone: 1800 020 108
Website: www.studyassist.gov.au
Centrelink (Youth and student
services)
Phone: 13 24 90
Website: www.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
KEY DATES
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
RNA Showgrounds
Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20, 2014
QTAC closing date
For on-time applications
Friday, September 30, 2014
UQ Open Day
UQ St Lucia campus
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Semester 1, 2014
Orientation week
23–27 February, 2015
UQ Ipswich campus
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Classes commence
Monday, March 2, 2015
UQ Gatton campus
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Semester 2, 2015
Mid-year orientation week
20–24 July, 2015
Classes commence
Monday, July 27, 2015
95049 June (online amended 10 September14) PW 4K
For information on government financial
assistance contact: