GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION AT UQ FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS ENTRY OPTIONS 2016

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1 GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION AT UQ FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS ENTRY OPTIONS 2016

2 CONTENTS ENTRY OPTIONS 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...6 Tertiary studies...7 Professional qualifications...10 How to improve your entry rank...11 Alternative entry Bridging programs Undertaking bachelor or higher level study to improve your entry rank How to satisfy prerequisites...14 Satisfying subject prerequisites Ways to satisfy the English subject prerequisite Satisfying English language proficiency 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 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 2015) and is subject to change in accordance with the University s Admission Rules. If you are a domestic student (i.e. an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen) and are considering undergraduate study at UQ, this guide will explain the application and entry procedures for undergraduate programs. Entry Options will help you determine your best pathway for gaining entry to the UQ program of your choice. If you have qualifications that are not covered in this publication, or if you are unsure how the information covered here applies to you, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for contact details). Why choose UQ? While enjoying a campus life like no other, at a university consistently ranked well inside the world s top 100 (of more than 10,000), you will learn from the best with the best, to earn a highly valued qualification that will open doors around the world. Successful graduates: full-time employment rates and salaries higher than national graduate average. Global connections: extensive graduate network, strong industry partnerships and many notable alumni. Vibrant campuses: dynamic sports and cultural activities with 190+ clubs and societies. Great experiences: Overseas study, field trips, practical experiences, vacation research programs and more. Excellent teachers: More national teaching awards than any other Australian university. World-class facilities: Modern teaching spaces in sustainable and technologically friendly buildings. Leading research: Global research powerhouse with all fields at or above world standard. High-quality programs: Most comprehensive range of quality programs and courses in Queensland.

3 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 18 and Sunday 19 July, 2015 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 2 August, 2015 (9am 3pm) The UQ St Lucia Open Day is held in the UQ Centre at the St Lucia campus each year. It includes information sessions, advice and interactive displays demonstrating the wide range of programs available at UQ. This is an ideal opportunity for students to gather information that will assist in choosing a program and to experience UQ s St Lucia campus. Gatton Sunday 16 August, 2015 (9:30am 3pm) The UQ Gatton Open Day provides prospective students with a chance to view research projects and campus facilities for themselves, while learning about the programs offered at UQ s Gatton campus. To discover more about UQ Open Days, visit UQ OP Results Advice Night Monday 21 December, 2015 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. Entry Options

4 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: 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. contains information about the Australian higher education system, courses, Commonwealth loans and scholarships. provides comprehensive information about income support for students. provides useful information on a wide range of occupations and the relevent education and training requirements. offers detailed information on career options. 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) or school.liaison@uq.edu.au 28 Entry Options 2016

5 HOW TO APPLY Application procedures 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. Applications are submitted online via QTAC s website Applications open in August each year, and for programs commencing in Semester 1, on-time applications are due in late September. Applications may be lodged after the on-time closing date. A late fee may apply for applications lodged after this date. For studies commencing in Semester 2, only selected UQ programs are available. Planning preferences UQ offers Commonwealth supported places for all domestic undergraduate programs. Commonwealth supported places are subsidised by the Federal government, so the student is only liable for a portion of the program s cost (known as the Student Contribution). For information on the eligibility requirements for Commonwealth supported places, please visit 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 Please note, all dual programs offered at UQ have separate distinct QTAC codes. See page 24 for a complete list of dual program offerings. Selection process To gain entry to an undergraduate program at UQ, there are two broad requirements: 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 14 to 16 for further information). If you satisfy the minimum prerequisite requirements you then compete for a place on the basis of your OP or entry rank allocated to your qualifications. Entry ranks range from 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. Deferment is not available for offers made mid-year. For more information, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for details). Entry Options

6 HOW UQ DETERMINES YOUR ENTRY RANK 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. 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. 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 details on how entry ranks are determined for these qualifications. Qualifications and the maximum rank possible SECONDARY QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM RANK POSSIBLE Queensland Year 12 OP* 99 (OP1) 5 Queensland Year 12 OP ineligible (based on 2012 data) 90 5 Interstate Year ALTERNATIVE ENTRY STAT (over 18 yrs and not currently completing Year 12) BRIDGING PROGRAMS CATP (complete) CATP (complete) and STAT Senior External Examination (5 subjects) 99 5, 11 UQ College Tertiary Preparation Program POST-SECONDARY & TERTIARY STUDY AQF Certificate Level III (complete)^ 82 6 AQF Certificate IV (complete)^ 89 6 AQF Diploma (incomplete) 1 year full-time^ 87 6 AQF Diploma (complete)^ 91 6 Bachelor 1 semester full-time 88 8 Bachelor 1 year full-time or more (Group 1 Institutions) Bachelor 1 year full-time or more (Group 2 Institutions) 99 (GPA 5.80 or higher) 99 (GPA 6.50 or higher) * 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 PAGE 8 8 Tables this page 2014 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd 48 Entry Options 2016

7 SECONDARY STUDIES Queensland Year 12 If you are currently completing Year 12 in Queensland, you will be considered for tertiary admission on the basis of your Year 12 Senior Education Profile (SEP). The SEP consists of a Tertiary Entrance Statement which provides your overall position (OP) and field position (FPs), and a Senior Statement, which outlines the level of achievement in each of the subjects studied. Eligible students also receive a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Students eligible to receive an Overall Position (OP) are considered for tertiary selection on the basis of their OP. The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) determines OPs, which range from 1 to 25 (1 being the highest). Queries regarding the calculation of the OP should be directed to the QCAA (see back cover for details). Year 12 students ineligible to receive an OP may be considered for tertiary admission on the basis of their best 20 semester units of Authority, Authorityregistered and Vocational Education and Training (VET) results as recorded on their Senior Statement, and if available, results in the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test. Students completing Year 12 with fewer than 20 semester units may still be eligible for a QTAC entry rank but it will be less competitive than if they completed 20 units. Undertaking an OP ineligible Senior Secondary program may make it difficult and in some cases impossible to achieve the high ranks necessary for entry to high demand programs. Queries regarding the calculation of entry ranks for OP-ineligible students should be directed to QTAC. Interstate Year 12 Students completing Year 12 from interstate are considered for tertiary admission on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). QTAC converts ATAR scores to entry ranks using an approved conversion table. See 2014 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement table. International Baccalaureate If you complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, your IB score (out of 45) will be converted to a Combined Rank. For tertiary admission purposes in Queensland, the Combined Rank is converted to a QTAC entry rank. Each year an approved conversion table is released by QTAC. See 2014 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement table. This conversion table is based on students who have been awarded a completed IB Diploma. Students who have an incomplete IB Diploma will be assessed on a different conversion table. Contact Admissions for further information. Qld Senior External Examinations If you are undertaking Senior External Examination studies, the way in which your entry rank is derived will depend on the number of subjects you complete. An entry rank can be allocated to a minimum of two subjects and a maximum of five subjects. If you have completed more than five subjects your best five subject results will be used. To obtain an entry rank as high as 99 with Senior External Examination studies you must complete at least five subjects. Other Secondary Studies If you have completed an overseas secondary program, you will be considered for tertiary entry on a similar basis to Australian students. For information on how other secondary studies are assessed, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for details) Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement QTAC SELECTION RANK NATIONALLY AGREED COMMON INDEX (ATAR) 1 (IB) INTER- NATIONAL BACCA- LAUREATE 2 QLD OVERALL POSITION (OP) 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 International students studying Year 12 in Australia are not included in the OP to rank points of comparison calculations. Tables this page 2014 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd Entry Options

8 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 Maximum entry rank Certificate Level III (competency-based)* 68 Certificate Level III (graded) 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. Diploma studies 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). 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) 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 170 and over 172 and over Below 154 or Did not sit Below 149 or Did not sit 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 < Tables this page 2014 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd 68 Entry Options 2016

9 TERTIARY STUDIES In determining entry ranks for tertiary studies four factors are taken into account: the grades, level of study, duration of study, and where the study was undertaken. Grades A student s performance is measured by their Grade Point Average (GPA). For UQ, grades are expressed on a 7-point numerical scale, where 7 is the highest and 4 is the pass mark. Other tertiary institutions may use different grading systems, and for tertiary entrance purposes at UQ, these grades are converted to the 7-point scale for the purpose of determining an entry rank. Generally a GPA is the sum of the unit grades in a program divided by the number of units attempted. Where credit point values for units are unequal, a weighting is applied to calculate the GPA. Please contact UQ Admissions if you are unsure about the numerical values of grades you have achieved or if your institution s grading system is not on a 7-point scale. How to calculate your GPA UQ s grading system includes: High Distinction = 7 Pass = 4 Fail = 2 Distinction = 6 Fail = 3 Fail = 1 Credit = 5 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 Level of study For the purpose of allocating entry ranks, tertiary study is defined by UQ s Admissions Rules as accredited study completed at one of the following levels: Bachelor degree or higher (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/rank a Maximum entry rank 2B Honours b 97 Masters by coursework b 97 2A or 1 st Honours b, Masters by thesis, PhD and Higher degrees 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 99 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 = 30 Step 3: Add the units for each course together = 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. Entry Options

10 Duration of study 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. The maximum rank attainable for the completion of one full-time year or more of bachelor level study is 99. 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 GPA 7-point scale 0.5 semester PTE or more b BACHELOR DEGREE a 1 semester FTE or more 1.5 semesters FTE or more c < 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. Where the study is undertaken When assigning entry ranks to one full-time year or more of tertiary study, we can allocate more generous rankings to studies undertaken at UQ. Students wishing to improve on a rank obtained from another institution should consider completing one full time year of bachelor level or higher studies at UQ. Under the Admissions Rules, UQ may be able to separate studies from UQ and other institutions if it advantages the applicant. The UQ study must be the most recent and have a minimum duration of one full time year of study with a GPA of 5.25 or higher. Where students have completed study at both UQ and other institutions (totalling one 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 UQ and all other institutions, which are then combined by weighting the respective durations of the study periods. Please contact UQ Admissions for clarification. The following schedule indicates the entry ranks attainable for at least one full-time year or more of bachelor or higher level study. Bachelor or higher level study (one full-time year or more). GPA 7-point scale BACHELOR DEGREE a UQ All other institutions < 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. 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. Tables this page 2014 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd 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 2016 admissions, results obtained in 2010 and earlier may be disregarded from the calculation of the entry rank if at least one full year has been completed since If this is the case, all results completed since 2011 will be used in the calculation of the entry rank. 88 Entry Options 2016

11 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: OR : UQ Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time) : GU Bachelor of Social Work (1 year full-time) : QUT Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time) : UQ Bachelor of Nursing (1 year full-time) If you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ in 2009 and subsequently completed one year of full-time bachelor study at Griffith University 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 in 2009 and subsequently completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ in 2010, two entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on the combined results from both QUT and UQ (as above). The second entry rank will be based on the UQ GPA only, as the most recent year of full-time study is from UQ. The higher of the two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes. Scenario 2: : UQ Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time) : QUT Bachelor of Business (1 year full-time) : UQ Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time) If you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ in 2011 and subsequently completed one year of full-time bachelor study at QUT in 2012, and then in 2013 you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ, two entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on the combined GPA from all your bachelor level study combined. The second entry rank will be based on the results from your UQ study only. The higher of the two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes. Scenario 3: : UQ Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time) : JCU Bachelor of Commerce (3 years full-time) If you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ in 2006 and then three years of full-time bachelor study at James Cook University from 2009 to 2011, 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 2011 only, as all study prior to 2011 (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: : UQ Bachelor of Arts (3 years full-time) : UQ Master of Arts (2 years full-time) If you have completed a 3 year bachelor degree in 2013 and a 2 year coursework Master degree in 2015 at UQ, three entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on all your bachelor and coursework Masters study combined (i.e the cumulative GPA). The second entry rank will be based on your bachelor study since 2011 combined with your coursework Masters GPA (since all study prior to 2011 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). Entry Options

12 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 Completion of two years or more of an apprenticeship with satisfactory grades (must be well documented) 73 Australian traineeship (certificate of completion) 71 Commissioned Officers (Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces) and related qualifications b Commercial pilots licence 87 Australian armed services general training and two years experience post-training 82 Australian police academy probationary training completed and two years experience post-training 82 Australian ambulance and fire service officers with two years experience post-training 80 Health Care Practitioners and Related Qualifications c Australian post-registration nursing certificate of at least six months duration 86 Australian general or psychiatric (or mental health) registered nursing certificate 85 Successful completion of at least two years of registered general or psychiatric nursing training in Australia (must be 81 well documented) Enrolled nurse training completed 80 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 Board d 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 a Only applies to apprenticeships and traineeships completed prior to the introduction of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in 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 Tables this page 2014 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd 108 Entry Options 2016

13 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR ENTRY RANK 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. Alternative Entry Alternative entry provisions allow you to apply for admission on the basis of the skills gained through your life and work experience. Alternative entry comprises of sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and submitting documentation relating to employment experience. To be assessed on the basis of alternative entry, you must be 18 years of age (on or before 1 February for programs commencing in Semester 1 and by 1 July for programs commencing in Semester 2) and not be a current Year 12 school leaver. 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. 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. For UQ, STAT can be assigned an entry rank on its own or in combination with competency-based certificate and diploma level qualifications, as well as with the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation. If you have completed one year or more of diploma study where assessment is competency-based and you have achieved competency in all your subjects, it is recommended that you sit the STAT as it has the potential to significantly improve your entry rank (see page 5 for further information). The highest entry rank that can be achieved from STAT is 88, so it is not an appropriate pathway for entry to highly competitive programs such as physiotherapy or dentistry. STAT is only used if it advantages you and will not be used if the overall test score gives you a lower entry rank than the one allocated to your other qualifications. The following table shows the entry ranks attainable by completing the STAT with no other qualification. STAT (1992 MARCH 2010) 166 and over STAT (SINCE APRIL 2010) 167 and over RANK (no other qualification) Below 151 Below Tables this page 2014 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd 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. 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. Work experience must be well documented and substantiated by statements of service or signed references on company letterhead. If you have been self-employed, a statement from your accountant, solicitor or tax agent should be supplied. QTAC assesses work experience according to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupantions (ANZSCO). Entry ranks are allocated on the basis of the ANZSCO skill level and duration of employment. Please contact QTAC for further information. 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. 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 5 for further details). For more information on the Senior External Examinations, contact: Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) Phone: (07) externalexams@qcaa.qld.edu.au Website: Entry Options

14 Tables this page 2014 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd CERTIFICATE IV IN ADULT TERTIARY PREPARATION (CATP) The Queensland CATP program is designed to help improve your chances of tertiary admission, by providing an educational program to meet prerequisite requirements and academic preparation for further study at a tertiary level. It is offered by TAFE Queensland and private providers, such as Hubbard s School. In order to be awarded the Queensland CATP, students must successfully complete 9 modules, the majority of which must be completed subjects and one of those must be the subject Language and Learning. Each subject may comprise of 2 or 3 modules. UQ will only assign you an entry rank for this program if you have successfully completed the entire certificate. If you undertake the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) your result from this test may be combined with your CATP results to improve your entry rank. For example: If you have an average grade of 5.26 you would be allocated an entry rank of 84. If you sat the STAT in 2015 and achieved an overall score of 165, this combined with your CATP average of 5.26 would be allocated an entry rank of 93. The schedule below shows the entry ranks you can achieve from successfully completing the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation. For details on how CATP studies completed prior to 2008 are considered please contact UQ Admissions. Completed Qld Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Since 2008) STAT (1992 MARCH 2010) STAT (SINCE APRIL 2010) Less than 4.00 Average grade in all subject modules of CATP a,b,c,d,e and 167 and over over below 151 below Did not sit Did not sit a This 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. 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 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. 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. 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 on the St Lucia campus. Students can choose to complete the entire program or undertake individual subjects. The full TPP consists of two core subjects Academic English for University Studies plus one of Pre-University Mathematics A or Pre-University Mathematics B; and three elective subjects to assist with prerequisites. Application is through UQ College. For more information please contact: UQ College Phone: Website: 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 Program a Grade Point Average seven-point scale Entry Rank < 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. For more information on CATP please contact: TAFE Queensland Phone: (all campus enquiry line) Website: Hubbard s School Phone: (07) Website: Entry Options 2016

15 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 fulltime year of study with suitable results to improve your entry rank. Refer to pages 7 to 9 for information on how UQ determines your entry rank based on bachelor or higher level study. While it may be possible to undertake less than one full-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 8 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 8 for further information). 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. For more information, contact: Open Universities Australia Phone: use online enquiry form Website: Entry Options

16 HOW TO SATISFY PREREQUISITES Satisfying Subject Prerequisites 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. All undergraduate bachelor degrees at UQ have an English subject prerequisite. Many bachelor degrees also have additional mathematics and/or science prerequisites. For further information on prerequisites see the Programs quick reference starting on page 22. 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. Prerequisite subject equivalents Interstate and International Baccalaureate QLD* ACT NSW SA/NT TAS VIC WA IB 4SA or better 50%+ (as percentage Performance band C- or better (from SA or better 25+ (Scaled 50%+ (Subject HL: 3 or better grade) in T Majors only** = 2+ Publicly Assessed Subjects [PAS] only} (Exit level of achievement)** study score)** scaled mark)** SL: 4 or better** English or English for ESL Learners Applicants from a non-english speaking background refer to page 18. Mathematics A or Mathematics in Society Mathematics B or Mathematics I Mathematics C or Mathematics II Physics English Language and Literature World Literature ESL (English as a Second Language) Mathematical Applications Mathematics Specialist Mathematics Mathematical Methods Specialist Mathematics Mathematics Advanced Extended Physics Electronics English Standard English Advanced English as a Second Language English Extension 1 or 2 General Mathematics Maths in Society Maths in Practice Mathematics (2U to 4U) Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 Mathematics - Mathematics (3U and 4U) - Mathematics Extension 1 and 2 Science (3U or 4U) Physics (2U) Physics Chemistry Chemistry Science (3U or 4U) Chemistry (2U) Chemistry Biology Biology Human Biology Biological Science Biology (2U) Biology English English Studies English as a Second Language Studies English Communication Quantitative Methods Mathematical Methods Mathematical Studies Mathematics 1 Specialist Mathematics Mathematics 2 English Literature Writer s Workshop World Literature English Studies Eunications English Writing Mathematics Applied Mathematics Applied (SS5C) Mathematics Methods (SS5C) Maths Stage 2 or 3 Algebra and Geometry Analysis and Statistics Mathematics Mathematics Specialised (SS5C) Maths Stage 2 and 3 Physics Physics (SS5C) Physical Sciences Applied Science - Physical Sciences * Includes external senior subjects. Note: if you have completed Year 12 subjects in Australia not listed here, please contact UQ Admissions for advice. English English (ESL) Literature English Language Further Mathematics Mathematical Methods Specialist Mathematics English English (Stage 2 or 3) English for ESL Students English Literature English Course English as an Additional Language or Dialect 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) Maths 1 Mathematical Maths IV Studies (SL) Modelling with Mathematics Mathematics Stage 2C/D Mathematics Stage 3A/B Discrete Mathematics Calculus Mathematics Applicable (HL or SL) Mathematics Mathematical Maths II Methods Mathematics Stage (HL or SL) 3C/D Mathematics Specialist Stage 3A/B Applicable Mathematics Mathematics III Mathematics Specialist Stage 3C/D Physics Physics Physical Science Physics (Stage 3) Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry (Stage 3) Mathematics (HL) Mathematical Methods (HL or SL) Physics (HL or SL) Physical Science (HL) Chemistry (HL or SL) Biology Biology Biology Biology Human Biology Biological Sciences Human Biological Sciences Biology (HL or SL) 148 Entry Options 2016

17 Prerequisite subject equivalents New Zealand, General Certificate of Education (GCE), Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education and USA High School Diploma 4SA or better English or English for ESL Learners Mathematics A or Mathematics in Society Mathematics B or Mathematics I Mathematics C or Mathematics II QLD* NZ NCEA LEVEL (Achieved or better at NCEA Level 3) GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE) GCSE/O level and AS level: grade of C GCE A level: grade of D English Any English subject (GCSE/O level) English Language or English Literature (A or AS level) HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Grade of 3 (grade of 4 required for English Statistics and Modelling Mathematics (GCSE/O level) Maths Compulsory Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics (A or AS level) Maths Compulsory plus Extension Module 1 (Calculus and Stats) Mathematics (A level) Maths Compulsory plus Extension Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) Physics Physics Physics (A or AS level) Physics Combined Science Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry (A or AS level) Chemistry Integrated Science Combined Science Biology Biology Biology (A or AS level) Human and Social Biology (A level) USA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Advanced Placement (AP) subjects (min grade of 3) English Language Successful completion of HS Diploma and SAT result Calculus (AP) Physics (AP) Chemistry (AP) Biology Biology (AP) Biological Science (AP) Overseas Senior The following overseas senior qualifications are comparable with QLD Senior and can be used to satisfy subject prerequisites for admission to programs at UQ. If you have completed overseas senior studies not listed below, please contact UQ Admissions for advice. AUSTRALIA Canada Fiji France Germany India Malaysia Pakistan Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka OVERSEAS EQUIVALENT SENIOR PROGRAM Canadian Senior High School Graduation Diploma (some exceptions, please contact Admissions for advice) Fijian Seventh Form Examination, South Pacific Form Seven Certificate French Baccalaureat Arbitur All India Senior School Certificate Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School Unified Examination Certificate Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate Pre-Eng & Pre-Med Streams Singapore-Cambridge A Levels South African Senior Certificate since 2008 or Matriculation Certificate Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Entry Options

18 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 English Biological Science Chemistry Mathematics A Mathematics B Physics CATP SUBJECT Language and Learning (2 modules) Biology (2 modules) Chemistry (3 modules) Mathematics (2 modules) Pure Mathematics (3 modules) Physics (3 modules) Minimum grade required: Grade of Pass, JP or J1. For further information on CATP please contact: TAFE Queensland Phone: Website: Hubbard s School Phone: (07) Website: 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. For further information on Senior External Examinations please contact: Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Phone: (07) Website: Other Bridging Options UQ also recognises the following bridging courses offered by other universities and institutions: Contact: UQ College Phone: (07) Website: QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Mathematics B bridging course Chemistry bridging course Minimum grade required: Grade 4. Contact: Continuing Professional Education Unit Queensland University of Technology Phone: (07) Website: UNILEARN Biology Chemistry Physics Introductory Mathematics (Mathematics A) Senior Mathematics (Mathematics B) Minimum grade required: Grade of Pass. Contact: Learning Network Queensland Phone: (07) Website: Note: Unilearn bridging courses are fully supported through Open Universities Australia. If you are considering one of these options or planning to undertake bridging studies not listed here, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for details) to ensure you are undertaking a suitable bridging course before you commence. Tertiary Studies If you do not meet prerequisites you may choose to accept a place in a UQ program with fewer prerequisites and study courses to satisfy the prerequisites for your preferred program. However, programs have different rules regarding the courses you can enrol in, so please check with UQ Admissions whether you can undertake specific courses in a given program. The following UQ courses, if successfully passed, will satisfy the corresponding Year 12 subject prerequisite for all UQ programs, where applicable. SENIOR SUBJECT Mathematics B Physics Chemistry Biology MATH1040 PHYS1171 CHEM1090 BIOL1020 UQ COURSE CODE 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. 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 Apply Mathematical Concepts to Solve Problems (Mathematics B) Investigate Biological Science Problems (Biology) Investigate Chemical Science Problems (Chemistry) Minimum grade required: Grade Entry Options 2016

19 Ways to satisfy the English subject prerequisite There are several alternatives to satisfying the English subject prerequisite for UQ in addition to successfully completing Queensland Year 12 English or an interstate equivalent. They are: Sound Achievement in English studied through Senior External Examination studies. Pass in the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) subject Language & Learning (two modules). A pass in Academic English for University Studies from the UQ College Tertiary Preparation Program. 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, 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, 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). Professional Qualifications^ that satisfy the English prerequisite Note: these qualifications must be completed where the medium of instruction is English Commissioned Officers and other related qualifications^ * Lieutenant (Army) or higher rank Sub-Lieutenant (Navy) or higher rank Flying Officer (RAAF) or higher rank Senior Sergeant of Police (or equivalent) or higher rank Commercial pilots licence or Senior Commercial pilots licence Air Traffic Controller or Flight Service Officer (CAA Qualified) 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 7 th or 8 th Grade Language qualifications Paraprofessional Interpreter or Translator (formerly level 2) accreditation of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Health Care Practitioners and Related qualifications*** One or more post-registration nursing certificates General or psychiatric (or mental health) registered nursing certificates Completed two-year dental therapist training Completed two-year dental hygienist training Completed two-year anaesthetic technician training Completed dental mechanic training Successful completion of at least two years of registered general or psychiatric nursing training Apprenticeships, traineeships and skilled vocational training Advanced trade certificate*** Trade certificate*** ^ All Professional Qualifications are not accepted for entry to: all law programs, pharmacy, dental science, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, veterinary science, nursing and midwifery 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 Entry Options

20 Satisfying English language proficiency If English is not your first language and/or you have undertaken your studies in a language other than English you are required to demonstrate your English language proficiency. Listed below are the various ways English language proficiency can be satisfied for all UQ undergraduate programs. 1. A Sound Achievement or higher in Queensland Year 12 English, or the interstate equivalent. From 2017, students who study English as a Second Language (ESL) must achieve a High Achievement (HA) for programs with higher IELTS requirements (see Section 6 below for these programs). 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 (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, 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 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 and dental science, 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 and 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. For pharmacy, applicants must achieve a minimum overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.0 in all other sub-bands. Examinations for the IELTS are administered by the Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education at UQ. For further information please visit 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, 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 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, 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 s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) offers English language courses for non-native English speakers. UQ entry pathway courses The Bridging English Program (BEP) is a 10-week or 20-week intensive English language course. Students can use their BEP exit grades to demonstrate they meet the English language entry requirements for UQ. To be eligible to apply for the BEP students must: meet all the academic entry requirements for UQ; and, meet the BEP English language entry requirements. For more information visit Intensive English language courses ICTE-UQ also offers a range of English language courses to assist students to improve their English language skills for General, Academic, Business, Advanced, and TESOL purposes. Students who wish to enter UQ can choose to study one of these courses to help them prepare to take an IELTS, or other UQ recognised, test. English language testing ICTE-UQ is an IELTS and OET test administration centre and offers the tests, as well as short preparation courses, throughout the year. For more information please contact: Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE) The University of Queensland St Lucia, Qld 4072 Phone: (07) Website: ICTE-UQ CRICOS 00091C 188 Entry Options 2016