GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION AT UQ FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS ENTRY OPTIONS

GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION AT UQ FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS ENTRY OPTIONS 2017

CONTENTS How to choose the right program 1 Information events Information resources How to apply 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 20 Students who have experienced financial hardship Educational Access Scheme Bonus Rank Scheme MD Rural Background Students (RBS) People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent UQ OP Guarantee Scheme Terms used at University 21 Program quick reference 22 Dual programs 24 Contact details back cover Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing (July 2016) and is subject to change in accordance with the University s Admission Rules. ENTRY OPTIONS If you are a domestic student (i.e. an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen) and are considering undergraduate study at UQ, this guide will explain the application and entry procedures for undergraduate programs. Entry Options will help you determine your best pathway for gaining entry to the UQ program of your choice. If you have qualifications that are not covered in this publication, or if you are unsure how the information covered here applies to you, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for contact details). Why choose UQ? While enjoying a campus life like no other, you will learn from the best, with like-minded peers, to earn a highly valued qualification that will open doors around the world. Successful graduates: higher than average for full-time graduate employment rates and salaries Global connections: extensive graduate network, strong industry partnerships and many notable alumni Vibrant campuses: accessible locations: three easy-to-access campuses - catch public transport, ride, walk, or drive; dynamic sports and cultural activities; 200+ clubs and societies World-class facilities: continuously improving teaching, learning, sporting, and research spaces Excellent teachers: more national teaching awards than any other Australian university* Leading research: global research powerhouse with all fields at or above world standard** High-quality programs: most comprehensive range of quality programs and courses in Queensland * As at December 2015, UQ has received 114 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, Awards for Teaching Excellence, and Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning. ** 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROGRAM Entry requirements vary between programs, therefore identifying the program that suits your interests is the best starting point in determining your career goals. Detailed program information and course descriptions can be obtained from the University s undergraduate and faculty publications, as well as online at uq.edu.au/study. Attending one of the following tertiary information events also provides a great opportunity to gather information and talk with University staff. Information events Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July, 2016 TSXPO is a major tertiary education event where representatives from all the University s faculties are on hand to discuss program and career options. TSXPO is held in the Royal International Convention Centre Brisbane Showgrounds in Brisbane each year. Careers Markets Staff from the University attend careers markets and tertiary information sessions throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. These events are advertised through schools and local media. UQ Open Days St Lucia Sunday 7 August, 2016 (9am 3pm) The UQ St Lucia Open Day is held in the UQ Centre at the St Lucia campus each year. It includes information sessions, advice and interactive displays demonstrating the wide range of programs available at UQ. This is an ideal opportunity for students to gather information that will assist in choosing a program and to experience UQ s St Lucia campus. Gatton Sunday 21 August, 2016 (9:30am 3pm) The UQ Gatton Open Day provides prospective students with a chance to view research projects and campus facilities for themselves, while learning about the programs offered at UQ s Gatton campus. To discover more about UQ Open Days, visit uq.edu.au/openday UQ OP Results Advice Night Monday 19 December, 2016 The UQ OP Results Advice Night is held in the UQ Centre at the St Lucia campus each December to coincide with the release of Queensland Year 12 OP results. UQ Admissions presents an information session explaining alternative entry pathways and tertiary options, as well as advice on the QTAC application process and how to meet program entry requirements. Entry Options 2017 01

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. Current Queensland Year 12 students will be issued a copy of the QTAC Guide via their school. Online information The following websites may assist you in planning your tertiary studies: uq.edu.au introduces prospective students to the University, detailing information on all UQ programs, study costs, accommodation services and facilities. An online virtual tour of the University is available. studyassist.gov.au contains information about the Australian higher education system, courses, Commonwealth loans and scholarships. humanservices.gov.au provides comprehensive information about income support for students. education.gov.au/job-guide provides useful information on a wide range of occupations and the relevent education and training requirements. myfuture.edu.au offers detailed information on career options. 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 28 Entry Options 2017

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 qtac.edu.au. Applications open in August each year, and for programs commencing in Semester 1, on-time applications are due in late September. Applications may be lodged after the on-time closing date. A late fee may apply for applications lodged after this date. For studies commencing in Semester 2, only selected UQ programs are available. Planning preferences UQ offers Commonwealth supported places for all domestic undergraduate programs. Commonwealth supported places are subsidised by the Federal government, so the student is only liable for a portion of the program s cost (known as the Student Contribution). For information on the eligibility requirements for Commonwealth supported places, please visit studyassist.gov.au. When applying to QTAC you can list up to six preferences for programs offered at any participating QTAC institution. A single application can include programs across different semester intakes, as all program preferences have an associated start month. Please note, when applying for the same program with different start months, each start month counts as a separate preference. You are only eligible to receive one offer from QTAC, and this will be for your highest eligible preference in order of the major offer round date. If you are offered a place in an early round but prefer a program offered in a later round, you can rearrange your preferences. Therefore the order in which you list your preferences is important. Always place programs in order of your personal preference, from most desired to least desired according to the start month. Further information on planning preferences, can be accessed via the QTAC website qtac.edu.au. Please note, all dual programs offered at UQ have separate distinct QTAC codes. See page 24 for a complete list of dual program offerings. 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 anyone entering a program has studied and achieved an appropriate level of knowledge in subject areas deemed necessary to undertake the program successfully. Prerequisites can also be met through a variety of qualifications such as bridging and tertiary studies, as well as alternative qualifications (see pages 14 to 16 for further information). If you satisfy the minimum prerequisite requirements you then compete for a place on the basis of your OP or entry rank allocated to your qualifications. Entry ranks range from 1 99, with 99 being the highest entry rank attainable. Entry ranks are usually derived from prior formal academic achievement, but can also be determined from professional qualifications or from an assessment of life skills and experience. The use of entry ranks allows applicants with different qualifications to be assessed and compared against each other for entry to a particular program. A competitive entry rank is one that is better than or equivalent to the previous year s cut-off. It is important to note however, that entry ranks are not predetermined and may fluctuate from year to year as cut-offs are dependent upon the number and quality of applications. Therefore, use program cut-off information from previous years as a guide only. The selection process involves QTAC listing all eligible applicants for a particular program in order of merit (after checking that all prerequisites have been met), offering places to applicants with the highest OP or entry rank first, then moving down the list until all places are full. When the last place has been filled the OP or entry rank of that applicant becomes the cut-off for the program in that year. There are no separate quotas for Year 12, tertiary and/or alternative entry (also referred to as mature age entry) applicants. If you are offered a place at the beginning of the year you may choose to defer that place for up to two calendar years*. Deferment is not available for offers made mid-year. For more information, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for details). * currently under review Entry Options 2017 03

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 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 QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM RANK POSSIBLE SECONDARY Queensland Year 12 OP* 99 (OP1) 5 Queensland Year 12 OP ineligible (based on 2015 data) 90 5 Interstate Year 12 99 5 ALTERNATIVE ENTRY STAT (over 18 yrs and not currently completing Year 12)** 88 11 BRIDGING PROGRAMS CATP (complete) + 91 12 CATP (complete) + and STAT** 98 12 Senior External Examination (5 subjects) 99 5, 11 UQ College Tertiary Preparation Program 88 12 POST-SECONDARY & TERTIARY STUDY AQF Certificate Level III (complete)^ 82 6 AQF Certificate IV (complete)^ 89 6 AQF Diploma (incomplete) 1 year full-time^ 87 6 AQF Diploma (complete)^ 91 6 Bachelor 1 semester full-time 88 8 Bachelor 1 year full-time or more (UQ) Bachelor 1 year full-time or more (Other Institutions) 99 (GPA 5.80 or higher) 99 (GPA 6.50 or higher) PAGE 8 8 Tables this page 2015 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd * OPs attained in previous years will be converted to an entry rank. + Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation. ^ If the grading system used is competency-based, STAT must be undertaken to be able to achieve the maximum rank listed. ** Special Tertiary Admissions Test. 48 Entry Options 2017

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 2015 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement table. International Baccalaureate If you complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, your IB score (out of 45) will be converted to a Combined Rank. For tertiary admission purposes in Queensland, the Combined Rank is converted to a QTAC entry rank. Each year an approved conversion table is released by QTAC. See 2015 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement table. This conversion table is based on students who have been awarded a completed IB Diploma. Students who have an incomplete IB Diploma will be assessed on a different conversion table. Contact UQ Admissions for further information. Qld Senior External Examinations If you are undertaking Senior External Examination studies, the way in which your entry rank is derived will depend on the number of subjects you complete. An entry rank can be allocated to a minimum of two subjects and a maximum of five subjects. If you have completed more than five subjects your best five subject results will be used. To obtain an entry rank as high as 99 with Senior External Examination studies you must complete at least five subjects. Other Secondary Studies If you have completed an overseas secondary program, you will be considered for tertiary entry on a similar basis to Australian students. For information on how other secondary studies are assessed, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for details). 2015 Australasian Year 12 measures of overall achievement QTAC SELECTION RANK NATIONALLY AGREED COMMON INDEX (ATAR) 1 (IB) INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 2 QLD OVERALL POSITION (OP) 3 99 99.00 42 1 98 98.00 40 97 97.00 39 2 96 96.00 38 95 95.00 37 3 94 93.95 36 4 93 92.90 35 92 91.90 34 5 91 90.85 90 89.85 33 89 88.80 6 88 87.75 32 87 86.75 7 86 85.70 31 85 84.65 84 83.60 8 83 82.55 30 82 81.45 81 80.40 29 9 80 79.30 79 78.25 28 10 78 77.10 77 76.00 27 76 74.90 11 75 73.75 74 72.60 26 12 73 71.40 72 70.20 13 71 68.95 25 70 67.70 69 66.30 14 68 64.85 24 67 63.40 15 66 61.80 65 60.20 16 64 58.50 63 56.55 17 62 54.20 18 61 51.65 19 60 48.00 20 59 40.65 21 58 22 57 23 56 24 55 25 54 1 The Nationally Agreed common index is called the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or in the case of IB students, the Combined Rank. The ATAR was previously known as the Interstate Transfer Index (ITI). 2 The maximum IB score is 45 and for 2015 students, an IB score of 42 or better converted to a Queensland rank of 99. 3 International students studying Year 12 in Australia are not included in the OP to rank points of comparison calculations. Tables this page 2015 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd Entry Options 2017 05

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 possible 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. 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 full-time or completion of AQF Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree 170 and over 172 and over 98 166 167 87 91 96 164 165 85 89 94 162 162 83 87 93 160 160 82 86 92 159 157 80 84 158 155 79 83 157 154 78 82 155 151 78 82 Below 154 or Did not sit Below 149 or Did not sit 78 82 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 full-time or completion of AQF Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree 6.5+ 87 91 98 6.25-6.49 97 6.00-6.24 86 90 96 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). 5.75-5.99 5.50-5.74 85 89 95 5.25-5.49 94 5.00-5.24 84 88 4.75-4.99 83 87 93 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 Tables this page 2015 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd 68 Entry Options 2017

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 (i.e. Honours, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters Coursework, Masters Research, and PhD). The level of study can make a difference to entry ranks as under UQ s Admission Rules, in addition to the rank assigned on the basis of the cumulative GPA for any coursework study, a standard alternate rank can also be assigned for complete research and postgraduate coursework programs. Please see the table below for details. Completed honours degrees (2B or higher), masters degrees, PhD and higher degrees Course level/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 99 a 3rd honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, postgraduate qualifying and comparable courses are assessed on the appropriate schedule for bachelor degree study. b Incomplete qualifications are assessed on the appropriate schedule for bachelor degree study For example, if you have completed 4 courses as listed below: AAAA1000 (2 units) grade 4; BBBB1000 (2 units) grade 5 CCCC1000 (1 unit) grade 5; DDDD1000 (1 unit) grade 7 Step 1: Multiply the unit value of each course by its grade AAAA1000: 2x4=8 BBBB1000: 2x5=10 CCCC1000: 1x5=5 DDDD1000: 1x7=7 Step 2: Add the resulting amounts together 8+10+5+7= 30 Step 3: Add the units for each course together 2+2+1+1= 6 Step 4: Divide the total grade amount (result from Step 2) by the total unit amount (result from Step 3) 30/6= 5.0 Please note: Where unit values are provided these MUST be used. Where these are not provided, it may be necessary to assume the subjects are weighted equally. For grades of Withdrawn with Failure/Penalty/Did not sit etc, the grade shall be taken as zero, and the unit value is included in the GPA calculation. If you cancel courses by the due date, or are granted Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty, those courses will not be included in the GPA calculation. If you have undertaken studies where you were awarded ungraded passes or grades of Competent, those grades will not be included in the GPA calculation, unless it advantages you (e.g. if your GPA is less than 4.00). If you have successfully passed one full year of bachelor or higher level study where more than three-quarters of the work undertaken was assessed on an ungraded basis, you will be assigned a base entry rank of 93. If you have undertaken the same course multiple times, all attempts at the course will be included in the GPA calculation, unless the course was competency-based. If you have received exemption or credit for prior learning, those units will not count towards your GPA. Entry Options 2017 07

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 (i.e. 16 units of study at UQ), you will be assigned an entry rank solely on the basis of this study and all other qualifications at a lower level will be disregarded. For multiple attempts of tertiary study, the University derives entry ranks from the total cumulative GPA. When combining, if the cumulative duration totals less than one full year, the entry rank derived will only be used if it advantages the applicant. The maximum rank attainable for the completion of one full year or more of bachelor level study is 99. Entry ranks assigned to studies less than one full year in duration do not derive ranks high enough to gain entry to the more competitive programs, such as dentistry and physiotherapy. The following schedule indicates the entry ranks attainable for studies that are less than one full year in duration. Bachelor or higher level study of less than one full year BACHELOR DEGREE a GPA 7-point scale 0.5 semester PTE or more b 1 semester FTE or more 1.5 semesters FTE or more c 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 5.00-5.24 79 81 89 4.75-4.99 78 80 88 4.50-4.74 77 79 87 4.25-4.49 76 78 86 4.00-4.24 75 77 84 3.75-3.99 72 74 78 3.50-3.74 70 72 76 3.25-3.49 68 71 74 3.00-3.24 66 69 73 2.75-2.99 61 66 71 2.50-2.74 55 63 66 2.25-2.49 45 59 64 2.00-2.24 45 55 57 <2.00 45 45 45 a Refers to study by coursework including bachelor degree (awarded without honours), graduate certificate, graduate diploma, postgraduate qualifying and comparable courses including coursework masters and coursework doctorate level studies and non-award level study. b At least half of the normal full-time load for one semester or the equivalent undertaken over more than one semester. c At least three-fourths of the normal full-time load for one year or the equivalent undertaken on a part-time basis. Note: Non-award enrolment in courses which are assessed at bachelor or higher level may also be included. Where the study is undertaken When assigning entry ranks to one full year or more of tertiary study, we can allocate more generous rankings to studies undertaken at UQ. Students wishing to improve on a rank obtained from another institution should consider completing one full year of bachelor level or higher studies at UQ. Under the Admissions Rules, UQ may be able to separate studies from UQ and other institutions if it advantages the applicant. The UQ study must be the most recent and have a minimum duration of one full year of study. Where students have completed study at both UQ and other institutions (totalling one full year or more of study), the GPAs are not combined together to calculate the rank. Instead, individual tertiary ranks are calculated for each study period using the respective schedules for UQ and all other institutions, which are then combined by weighting the respective durations of the study periods. Please contact UQ Admissions for clarification. The following schedule indicates the entry ranks attainable for at least one full year or more of bachelor or higher level study. Bachelor or higher level study one full year or more BACHELOR DEGREE a GPA 7-point scale UQ All other institutions 6.5+ 99 99 6.25 6.49 99 98 6.00 6.24 99 98 5.80 5.99 99 97 5.50 5.79 98 97 5.25 5.49 97 96 5.00 5.24 96 96 4.50 4.99 95 95 4.25 4.49 94 94 4.00 4.24 93 93 3.75 3.99 88 88 3.50 3.74 85 85 3.25 3.49 82 82 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 doctors degree level studies and nonaward level study. Note: This is an abridged table and intended as a guide only. A finer breakdown of GPA to rank conversion is available please contact UQ Admissions. Tables this page 2015 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 2017 admissions, results obtained in 2011 and earlier may be disregarded from the calculation of the entry rank if at least one full year has been completed since 2012. If this is the case, all results completed since 2012 will be used in the calculation of the entry rank. 88 Entry Options 2017

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 2010 2010: UQ Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time) 2011 2011: GU Bachelor of Social Work (1 year full-time) 2010 2010: QUT Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time) 2011 2011: UQ Bachelor of Nursing (1 year full-time) If you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ in 2010 and subsequently completed one full year of bachelor study at Griffith University in 2011, your entry rank will be based on the combined results from both UQ and GU. However, if you completed one year of full-time bachelor study at QUT in 2010 and subsequently completed one year of full-time bachelor study at UQ in 2011, two entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on the combined results from both QUT and UQ (as above). The second entry rank will be based on the UQ GPA only, as the most recent year of full-time study is from UQ. The higher of the two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes. Scenario 2: 2012 2012: UQ Bachelor of Science (1 year full-time) 2013 2013: QUT Bachelor of Business (1 year full-time) 2014 2014: UQ Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time) If you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ in 2012 and subsequently completed one full year of bachelor study at QUT in 2013, and then in 2014 you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ, two entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on the combined GPA from all your bachelor level study combined. The second entry rank will be based on the results from your UQ study only. The higher of the two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes. Scenario 3: 2007 2007: UQ Bachelor of Arts (1 year full-time) 2010 2012: JCU Bachelor of Commerce (3 years full-time) If you completed one full year of bachelor study at UQ in 2007 and then three years of bachelor study at James Cook University from 2010 to 2012, two entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on all your bachelor level study combined. The second entry rank will be based on your JCU studies in 2012 only, as all study prior to 2012 (i.e. five years before the year you intend to study) can be discounted if one full year of bachelor study has been undertaken within the last five years. The higher of the two entry ranks will be used for entry purposes. Scenario 4: 2011 2014: UQ Bachelor of Arts (3 years full-time) 2015 2016: UQ Master of Arts (2 years full-time) If you have completed a 3 year bachelor degree in 2014 and a 2 year coursework Master degree in 2015 at UQ, three entry ranks will be calculated. The first entry rank will be based on all your bachelor and coursework Masters study combined (i.e. the cumulative GPA). The second entry rank will be based on your bachelor study since 2012 combined with your coursework Masters GPA (since all study prior to 2012 can be disregarded). The third rank will be based on the standard flat rank assigned to a completed coursework Masters (i.e. rank 97 not based on GPA). The higher of the three entry ranks will be used for entry purposes. This information is intended as a guide only. If your particular situation has not been outlined above, or you have further questions about the calculation of GPAs and combined entry ranks, please contact UQ Admissions (see back cover for details). Entry Options 2017 09

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 73 satisfactory grades (must be well documented) Australian traineeship (certificate of completion) 71 Commissioned Officers (Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces) and related qualifications b Commercial pilots licence 87 Australian armed services general training and two years 82 experience post-training Australian police academy probationary training completed 82 and two years experience post-training Australian ambulance and fire service officers with two 80 years experience post-training Health Care Practitioners and Related Qualifications c Australian post-registration nursing certificate of at least six 86 months duration Australian general or psychiatric (or mental health) 85 registered nursing certificate Successful completion of at least two years of registered general or psychiatric nursing training in Australia (must be 81 well documented) Enrolled nurse training completed 80 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 84 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 81 Translators and Interpreters Level 1 Accreditation of the National Accreditation Authority 74 for Translators and Interpreters Tables this page 2015 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd a Only applies to apprenticeships and traineeships completed prior to the introduction of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in 1995. All apprenticeships and traineeships obtained since the introduction of the AQF are assessed on the basis of the embedded AQF Certificate or Diploma. b The University of Queensland does not accept these qualifications from applicants who have completed the qualification outside Australia c Only applies to health care qualifications achieved through hospital based or registration body training. Health care qualifications achieved as academic qualifications are assessed on the basis of the appropriate academic qualification (i.e. Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor). d AMEB Levels, Grades and Steps are seen as equivalent and can be assessed on this schedule. 108 Entry Options 2017

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 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 6 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) STAT (SINCE APRIL 2010) RANK (no other qualification) 166 and over 167 and over 88 164 165 85 162 162 83 160 160 80 159 157 78 158 155 75 157 154 73 155 151 70 154 149 68 153 147 66 152 145 63 151 144 58 141 53 Below 151 Below 141 50 Tables this page 2015 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) 3864 0367 Email: externalexams@qcaa.qld.edu.au Website: qcaa.qld.edu.au Entry Options 2017 011

Tables this page 2015 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 2014 are considered please contact UQ Admissions. Completed Qld Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Since 2008) STAT (1992 MARCH 2010) STAT (SINCE APRIL 2010) Average grade in all subject modules of CATP a,b,c,d,e Less than 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.26 4.75 4.76 5.25 5.26 5.75 5.76 6.25 6.26 + 166 and 167 and over over 88 91 93 94 95 98 164 165 85 89 90 92 93 94 97 162 162 83 88 89 91 92 93 96 160 160 80 87 90 91 92 95 159 157 78 88 89 94 158 155 75 86 87 90 91 93 157 154 73 88 89 90 92 155 151 70 85 86 87 154 149 68 84 88 89 153 147 66 85 86 86 152 145 63 151 144 58 141 53 below 151 below 141 50 Did not sit Did not sit 45 79 81 82 84 86 91 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. For more information on CATP please contact: TAFE Queensland Phone: 1300 308 233 (all campus enquiry line) Website: tafeqld.edu.au Hubbard s School Phone: (07) 3371 5999 Website: hubbards.qld.edu.au UQ COLLEGE TERTIARY PREPARATION PROGRAM The Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) provides school leavers and adult learners with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to engage in successful tertiary study. The TPP is a 28 week program with no tuition fees, and is studied over two trimester periods. There are three intakes per year: January, May and September on the St Lucia campus. Students can choose to complete the entire program or undertake individual subjects. The full TPP consists of two core subjects Academic English for University Studies plus one of Pre-University Mathematics A or Pre-University Mathematics B; and three elective subjects to assist with prerequisites. Application is through UQ College. For more information please contact: UQ College Phone: 07 3346 8222 Website: uqcollege.edu.au The schedule below shows the entry ranks you can achieve from successfully completing the full UQ College TPP. An entry rank may also be derived if you undertake 2, 3 or 4 TPP subjects for UQ programs, however these ranks are less generous. Please contact UQ Admissions for advice regarding entry ranks from the incomplete TPP. UQ College Tertiary Preparation Program a Grade Point Average seven-point scale Entry Rank 6.5+ 88 6.00 6.49 87 5.75 5.99 86 5.50 5.74 85 5.25 5.49 84 5.00 5.24 83 4.75 4.99 82 4.50 4.74 81 4.25 4.49 79 4.00 4.24 76 3.75 3.99 71 3.50 3.74 67 3.25 3.49 63 3.00 3.24 59 2.75 2.99 55 2.50 2.74 51 2.25 2.49 46 2.00 2.24 45 <2.00 45 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. 128 Entry Options 2017

OTHER UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY PROGRAMS If you intend to complete a bridging or preparatory program offered by another provider, it is important for you to contact UQ Admissions for clarification on how it will be assessed for a tertiary rank. Undertaking bachelor or higher level study to improve your entry rank If the entry rank from your secondary, post-secondary or bridging studies is insufficient to gain a place in your preferred program, you may improve your entry rank by undertaking studies in another degree program, for which you do have a competitive entry rank. In order to upgrade with tertiary study, it is recommended that you complete the equivalent of at least one full year of study with suitable results to improve your entry rank. Refer to pages 7 to 9 for information on how UQ determines your entry rank based on bachelor or higher level study. While it may be possible to undertake less than one full year of study to improve your entry rank, the entry rank allocated on this basis may not be high enough to gain entry to the more competitive programs. See page 8 for further details on the maximum ranks assigned to studies less than one full year in duration. To complete the equivalent of one full year of degree study for the purposes of upgrading, you must complete a minimum of 16 units (which is typically 8 courses) at UQ, regardless of the program in which you are enrolled. If you study at another tertiary education provider you must complete the number of courses that institution deems equivalent to one full year. For example, at Griffith University one full year in a Bachelor of Arts equals 80 credit points. If the program you are studying is at another institution your studies may be regarded differently from studies at UQ and this may be taken into account when your results are converted into an entry rank (see page 8 for further information). Please note that even after you complete one full year of bachelor or higher level study it is possible that you may not have achieved grades high enough to upgrade to your preferred program. You should take this into account when planning your first year of enrolment so that the courses/subjects you study provide options for further study. If you complete studies that are related to the desired program it may be possible to gain credit for those courses/subjects once you gain entry to your chosen program. Credit is determined on an individual basis by the relevant faculty/school. Formal applications for credit may only be submitted once you have received a QTAC offer. Finally, it is important to note that Centrelink requires students studying tertiary programs to meet allowable time rules, meaning students must finish a program within the minimum time specified, depending on full-time or part-time enrolment. Enrolment in previous tertiary study at the same level may reduce the period for which you can receive financial assistance through Centrelink. Students intending to upgrade or change to another program should contact Centrelink to check how this may affect their allowance entitlements. See back cover for contact details. Open Universities Australia You can also undertake degree level studies through Open Universities Australia (formerly Open Learning Australia) via distance education. To undertake the equivalent of one full year of tertiary study you must complete eight units. For more information, contact: Open Universities Australia Phone: 1300 737 126 Email: use online enquiry form Website: open.edu.au Entry Options 2017 013

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. Secondary Study The following tables show recent interstate, International Baccalaureate and NZ subject equivalents to Queensland senior subjects, which will satisfy prerequisites for admission to programs at UQ. All undergraduate bachelor degrees at UQ have an English subject prerequisite. Many bachelor degrees also have additional mathematics and/ or science prerequisites. For further information on prerequisites see the Programs quick reference starting on page 22. Prerequisite subject equivalents Interstate and International Baccalaureate QLD + ACT NSW SA/NT TAS VIC WA IB 4SA or better 125+ (Scaled score) Performance band = 2+ C- or better (from Publicly Assessed Subjects [PAS] only} 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 Specialist Mathematics Mathematical Methods Specialist 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 (2U to 4U) Extension 1 or 2 (3U and 4U) 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 1 Specialist Mathematics 2 SA or better (Exit level of achievement)** English Literature Writer s Workshop World Literature English Studies Eunications English Writing Applied Applied (SS5C) Methods (SS5C) Maths Stage 2 or 3 Algebra and Geometry Analysis and Statistics Specialised (SS5C) Maths Stage 2 and 3 Physics Physics (SS5C) Physical Sciences Applied Science - Physical Sciences + Includes external senior subjects. * ESL may require a higher grade to meet English proficiency for some programs. Note: if you have completed Year 12 subjects in Australia not listed here, please contact UQ Admissions for advice. 25+ (Study score) 50%+ (Subject scaled mark) English English (ESL)* Literature English Language HL: 3 or better SL: 4 or better English English A1 English (HL or SL) (Stage 2 or 3) English A2 English for ESL* (HL or SL) Students English B English Literature (HL or SL) English Course English A: Literature English as an (HL or SL) Additional Language English A: Language or Dialect and Literature (HL or SL)) Further Mathematics Maths 1 Maths IV Modelling with Mathematics Stage 2C/D Stage 3A/B Discrete Mathematics Mathematical Methods Specialist Mathematics Mathematical Studies (SL) Calculus Applicable (HL or SL) Mathematics Mathematical Maths II Methods Stage (HL or SL) 3C/D Specialist Stage 3A/B Applicable (HL) Mathematics Mathematical III Methods (HL or SL) Specialist Stage 3C/D Physics Physics Physical Science Physics (Stage 3) Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry (Stage 3) Biology Biology Biology Biology Human Biology Biological Sciences Human Biological Sciences Physics (HL or SL) Physical Science (HL) Chemistry (HL or SL) Biology (HL or SL) 148 Entry Options 2017

Prerequisite subject equivalents New Zealand, General Certificate of Education (GCE), Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education and USA High School Diploma QLD* NZ NCEA LEVEL 3 4SA or better 2.0 (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 or English for ESL Learners English Any English subject (GCSE/O level) English Language or English Literature (A or AS level) Mathematics A or Mathematics in Society Mathematics B or Mathematics I Mathematics C or Mathematics II Statistics and Modelling Statistics with Calculus Calculus HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Grade of 3 (grade of 4 required for English (GCSE/O level) Maths Compulsory USA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Advanced Placement (AP) subjects (min grade of 3) English Language Successful completion of HS Diploma and SAT result (A or AS level) Maths Compulsory plus Extension Module 1 (Calculus and Stats) (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) Calculus (AP) Physics (AP) Chemistry (AP) Biology Biology (AP) Biological Science (AP) Overseas Senior The successful completion of a Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics subject from one of the following overseas senior qualifications will satisfy a Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics A subject prerequisite for UQ programs. The course content of a Mathematics subject will be reviewed to check if the subject content is sufficient to meet the Mathematics B prerequisite. An English subject from these overseas senior secondary qualifications can meet the English prerequisite provided the medium of instruction for the senior secondary studies was in English. If you have completed overseas senior studies not listed below, please contact UQ Admissions for advice. AUSTRALIA Canada Fiji France Germany India Malaysia Pakistan Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Ireland Scotland 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 Abitur All India Senior School Certificate Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School Unified Examination Certificate Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate Pre-Eng and Pre-Med Streams Singapore-Cambridge A Levels South African Senior Certificate since 2008 or Matriculation Certificate Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Certificate higher and Advanced higher studies Entry Options 2017 015

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 CATP SUBJECT Language and Learning (2 modules) Biology (2 modules) Chemistry (3 modules) Mathematics (2 modules) 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: tafeqld.edu.au Hubbard s School Phone: (07) 3371 5999 Website: hubbards.qld.edu.au SENIOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS Grades of Sound Achievement (SA) in the following Senior External Examination subjects satisfy the subject prerequisites listed for all programs at UQ: English Mathematics A Mathematics B Chemistry Physics Biological Science Minimum grade required: Grade of Sound Achievement. For further information on Senior External Examinations please contact: Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Phone: (07) 3864 0367 Website: qcaa.qld.edu.au Other Bridging Options UQ also recognises the following bridging courses offered by other universities and institutions: UQ COLLEGE TERTIARY PREPARATION PROGRAM Academic English for University Studies (English) Pre University Mathematics A Pre University Mathematics B Pre University Biology Pre University Chemistry Minimum grade required: Grade of 4. UQ College also delivers intensive four week courses in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology in November/December Apply Mathematical Concepts to Solve Problems (Mathematics B) Investigate Biological Science Problems (Biology) Investigate Chemical Science Problems (Chemistry) Minimum grade required: Grade 4. Contact: UQ College Phone: (07) 3346 8222 Website: uqcollege.edu.au QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Mathematics B bridging course Chemistry bridging course Minimum grade required: Grade 4. Contact: Continuing Professional Education Unit Queensland University of Technology Phone: (07) 3138 5268 Website: cpe.qut.edu.au UNILEARN Biology Chemistry Physics Introductory Mathematics (Mathematics A) Senior Mathematics (Mathematics B) Minimum grade required: Grade of Pass. Contact: Learning Network Queensland Phone: 137 248 Website: 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 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 Mathematics A Physics Chemistry Biology UQ COURSE CODE MATH1040 MATH1061 PHSY1171 CHEM1090 BIOL1020 If you intend to meet prerequisites through study at another university please check with UQ Admissions if the subject(s) you are considering will satisfy prerequisite requirements for your desired program. 168 Entry Options 2017

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, a Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) with an overall score of 149 or better (undertaken since April 2010), will meet the English prerequisite for most programs. If the STAT was undertaken from 1992 to March 2010, a score of 154 is required. The following bachelor programs are exceptions: laws (and all law duals), advanced finance and economics, pharmacy, dental science, speech pathology, physiotherapy, veterinary science, occupational therapy, nursing and midwifery programs, social work, education and MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers). Successful completion of at least one full year of diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor or higher level study where the medium of instruction is English, if English is your first language; or two years full-time study if English is your second language. For B law (and all duals) if applying with one year of tertiary study, the study must be in a humanities or business field. If applying with two years of tertiary study the study can be in any field. English proficiency tests may be used to satisfy the English prerequisite for some programs, (please see page 18 for the minimum test scores required and the specific program exceptions). If you are 18 years of age or older and not currently completing Year 12, the University may consider successfully completed professional qualifications (listed to the right) to meet the English subject prerequisite, if completed in a country where the medium of instruction is English. See table footnotes for details on professional qualifications accepted to meet English subject prerequisites. 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 pilot 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, advanced finance & economics, veterinary science, nursing and midwifery programs, social work, education and MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers). * The University of Queensland does not accept these qualifications from applicants who have completed the qualification outside Australia. ** Not acceptable for business, commerce, economics and law programs *** Only applies to qualifications completed prior to the introduction of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in 1995. Entry Options 2017 017

Satisfying English language proficiency If English is not your first language and/or you have undertaken your studies in a language other than English you are required to demonstrate your English language proficiency. Listed below are the various ways English language proficiency can be satisfied for all UQ undergraduate programs. 1. A Sound Achievement or higher in Queensland Year 12 English, or the interstate equivalent. From 2017, students who study English as a Second Language (ESL) must achieve a High Achievement (HA) for programs with higher IELTS requirements (see the English Proficiency table for the list of programs with higher requirements). 2. A pass in an English subject from an overseas matriculation program which is considered comparable to Australian Year 12, and where the medium of instruction is English. Please contact UQ Admissions for further advice. 3. A pass in Language and Learning (2 modules) from the Qld Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation. 4. A pass in Academic English for University Studies from the UQ College Tertiary Preparation Program. 5. An overall score of 87 with 21 in the written and 19 in all other subbands in the TOEFL internet exam. An overall score of 570 with 59/5 in the written and 54 in the listening and reading sub-bands in the TOEFL paper exam. Some programs require a higher entry requirement for the overall scores and sub-bands for the TOEFL Internet-Based and Paper-Based exam. See the English Proficiency table for details on the required scores. For further information on TOEFL please visit toefl.org.au TOEFL results are only valid for two years. 6. An overall score of 6.5 or better with at least 6.0 in all other sub-bands of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test. Please note only the Academic version is accepted. Some programs will have a higher entry requirement for the overall scores and sub-band scores for the IELTS (academic). See the English Proficiency table for details on the required scores. Examinations for the IELTS are administered by the Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education at UQ. For further information please visit icte.uq.edu/ielts. IELTS results are only valid for two years. 7. An overall score of 64 with at least a minimum band component of 60 in the Pearson Test of English Academic. Some programs have a higher entry requirement for the overall score and sub-band scores for the Pearson Test of English Academic. See the English Proficiency table for details on the required scores. Pearson Test of English Academic results are only valid for two years. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Program IELTS (academic) TOEFL (internet) TOEFL (paper) Pearson Test STAT MD Provisional entry Nursing & Midwifery programs Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Dental Science Social Work Advanced Finance & Economics overall score: 7.0 all sub-bands: 7.0 overall score: 100 spoken: 23 written: 27 listening & reading: 25 overall score: 600 spoken & written: 64/6 listening & reading: 59 overall score: 72 all sub-bands: 72 not accepted Speech Pathology overall score: 7.0 spoken: 8.0 all other sub-bands: 7.0 overall score: 100 spoken & written: 27 listening & reading: 25 overall score: 600 spoken & written: 64/6 listening & reading: 59 overall score: 72 spoken: 82 all other sub-bands: 72 not accepted Pharmacy overall score: 7.0 all sub-bands: 6.0 Veterinary Science overall score: 7.0 spoken: 7.0 written: 6.0 Laws (and dual law programs) overall score: 7.0 spoken: 7.0 written: 7.0 Education programs (and all education dual programs) Health, Sports and Physical Education overall score: 7.5 spoken: 8.0 written: 7.0 listening: 8.0 reading: 7.0 All other programs overall score: 6.5 all sub-bands: 6.0 overall score: 100 spoken/listen/read: 19 written: 21 overall score: 100 spoken: 23 written: 21 overall score: 100 spoken: 23 written: 27 overall score: 600 listening/reading: 54 spoken/written: 59/5 overall score: 600 spoken & written: 64/6 overall score: 600 spoken & written: 64/6 overall score: 72 all sub-bands: 60 overall score: 72 spoken: 72 written: 60 overall score: 72 spoken & written: 72 not accepted not accepted not accepted not accepted not accepted not accepted overall score:152 verbal section: 157 overall score: 87 written: 21 all other sub-bands: 19 overall score: 570 written: 59/5 listening & reading: 54 overall score: 64 all sub-bands: 60 overall score: 149 Some postgraduate programs may require students to demonstrate a higher English Language Proficiency to meet professional registration requirements. 188 Entry Options 2017

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). 9. An overall score of 149 or higher in the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) undertaken since April 2010. Some programs have a higher entry requirement for the overall score and verbal score. See the English Proficiency table for details on the required scores. Applicants using the STAT must be aged 18 years or older and not currently completing year 12. 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 some programs, please contact UQ Admissions for advice. To be eligible to apply for the BEP students must: meet all the academic entry requirements for UQ; and, meet the BEP English language entry requirements. For more information visit icte.uq.edu.au/bep Intensive English language courses ICTE-UQ also offers a range of English language courses to assist students to improve their English language skills for general, academic, business, advanced, and TESOL purposes. Students who wish to enter UQ can choose to study one of these courses to help them prepare to take an IELTS, or other UQ recognised test. English language testing ICTE-UQ is an IELTS and OET test administration centre and offers the tests, as well as short preparation courses, throughout the year. For more information please contact: Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE) The University of Queensland St Lucia, Qld 4072 Phone: (07) 3346 6770 Website: icte.uq.edu.au ICTE-UQ CRICOS 00091C Entry Options 2017 019

HOW SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEMES CAN HELP YOU GAIN ADMISSION UQ has established special entry schemes which support and increase the participation of particular groups in tertiary study. Students who have experienced financial hardship The UQ Link Program provides equitable access and support for higher education to students who have experienced educational disadvantage as a result of financial hardship. Applicants who are approved for the UQ Link Program receive five bonus points to assist with their entry to UQ, as well as consideration for scholarship assistance. Queensland school-leavers should note that bonus points are not OPs, rather they are ranks. A Queensland student s OP will be converted to an entry rank (on a scale of 1 99, where 99 is the highest attainable rank) to which the bonuses will be applied. After enrolling, applicants receive a scholarship of $3000 for the first year, paid as $500 in the first week of study with the balance in two equal instalments after the semester 1 and semester 2 census dates. Scholarships may be held for up to three years subject to recipients meeting the eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the UQ Link Program, you must be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent residency visa and be intending to commence study at UQ in 2017 (or 2018 after an approved year of deferment or 2019 after approved two years deferment), not have completed any previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or above, and be eligible for the maximum number of points under the Financial Hardship category of QTAC s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Successful applicants will be notified by email. Applications for the UQ Link Program are submitted to QTAC as part of your tertiary study application. To apply you must first apply through QTAC for a place in your desired program at UQ and complete the Financial Hardship section on the EAS tab of your QTAC application and ensure you provide all required supporting documentation to QTAC by 30 November 2016. Even if deemed eligible for the UQ Link Program you must still satisfy subject prerequisites and any other minimum entry requirements. For more information please contact Student Fees and Scholarships on (07) 3365 7113 or visit uq.edu.au/study/uqlink-entry. Educational Access Scheme QTAC s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) aims to assist applicants who have experienced difficult circumstances which have adversely affected their academic results, to gain access to undergraduate programs through special consideration. You can apply for EAS on the basis of one or more of the following categories: CATEGORY 1: Financial hardship CATEGORY 2: Home environment and responsibilities CATEGORY 3: English language difficulty CATEGORY 4: Personal illness or disability CATEGORY 5: Educational disruption EAS does not extend to life choices and normal risks that the average person could expect to encounter. Examples include: inability to cope with studies or adapt to university life; representative sport and social activities such as musicals and student councils; changing subjects or not taking prerequisite subjects; and positions of authority, for example school captain. You can apply for EAS on your QTAC tertiary study application by selecting the EAS categories applicable to your situation. You will then be required to submit supporting documentation to QTAC for consideration. Once your documentation has been received by QTAC, your EAS application will be reviewed by an EAS Specialist Assessor. Depending on your individual situation QTAC may add bonuses to your OP/rank on behalf of the University. For entry to UQ your OP/rank may be increased to a maximum of 4 ranks or 2 OP bands. Applications for EAS are submitted to QTAC as part of your tertiary study application. For further information visit qtac.edu.au. Bonus Rank Scheme The UQ Bonus Rank Scheme applies to students completing an internal Year 12 program in the year of tertiary application. Students are awarded bonus points towards their entry score for passing an approved Language other than English (LOTE), Mathematics C (or equivalent) and for successfully completing university enrichment courses while in senior. MD (Provisional Entry for School Leavers) Rural Background Students (RBS) The University has a target of 25% of places in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program to be offered to Rural Background Students (RBS). Applicants will be eligible for consideration in the RBS sub quota in the MD if they have resided at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in a rural Australian area, as determined by the ASGC-RA (Australian Standard Geographical Classification Remoteness Area) system. Approved applicants will receive 2 bonus ranks towards their UQ MD (Provisional entry for school-leavers) preferences (note that all other entry requirements must also be met). In addition to applying through QTAC, you must complete the RBS Application Form. NOTE: The maximum number of bonus points a student can achieve across all schemes is capped at 5. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent The Alternative Entry Scheme, administered by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, provides applicants with an avenue to seek entry to the University should they not meet the appropriate OP or entry rank. Students can apply for entry via the Alternative Entry Scheme for semester 1 or semester 2 admissions intakes. The Alternative Entry selection process requires applicants to demonstrate their capacity to pursue particular areas of study. Factors taken into account include consistency in employment and academic pursuits, employment experiences, academic abilities, personal interests, self-discipline, family support mechanisms and supporting documentation. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit also provides ongoing support to students during their study. For more information please contact the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit on (07) 3365 6699 or visit atsis.uq.edu.au. UQ OP Guarantee Scheme The UQ OP Guarantee Scheme ensures applicants who achieve an OP score 1 5 (or entry rank equivalent) are guaranteed entry into their highest eligible UQ preference in the major QTAC offer round held in January for the majority of UQ s undergraduate programs regardless of program cut-offs. For further information on special entry schemes please visit future-students.uq.edu.au/study. 208 Entry Options 2017

TERMS USED AT UNIVERSITY When you first start considering university study, you may encounter terms that are unfamiliar to you. Here are a few definitions to help you have a better understanding of this guide and university entrance procedures. Alternative entry Refers to the process whereby applicants apply on the basis of their life skills and employment experience, instead of prior academic achievement. Alternative entry is comprised of sitting STAT and applying on the basis of paid employment experience. Associate Degree A tertiary qualification that prepares graduates for paraprofessional work or further learning, typically requiring two years full-time study. Bachelor degree (Also known as an undergraduate degree) A tertiary qualification awarded for the first level of study undertaken at university, typically requiring three to four years of full-time study. Campus The University location where a program is conducted. UQ has three main campuses: St Lucia, Gatton and Herston. Some programs are taught at other locations, or across more than one campus. Certificate A post-secondary qualification, normally in a practicallyorientated field of study and including hands-on training. Commonwealth supported place (CSP) A higher education place for which the Commonwealth makes a contribution direct to the University towards the cost of the domestic student s education. Compulsory courses Courses which must be passed in order to complete the requirements of a particular program. Course (Formerly known as subject) A distinct unit of study within a program, normally undertaken over one semester for which a result is given. Each course is identified by its alphanumerical code, title and fixed unit value. Courses are normally completed in one or two semesters. Credit transfer Credit transfer may be granted when a student changes from one program to another. Credit may be transferred to the new program if the rules of that program permit. The faculty administering the new program should be consulted for assistance. Cut-off The minimum entry rank or OP required for entry to a particular program in a particular year. Cut-offs are not predetermined and vary from year to year. The selection process involves QTAC listing all applicants for a particular program in order of merit, and offering University places to applicants with the highest OP/entry rank first, then moving down the list until the last place is filled. When the last place in the quota has been filled, the OP or entry rank of that applicant becomes the cut-off for that year. Diploma A post-secondary qualification usually requiring two years of study. Distance education Students studying by distance education are not required to regularly attend a university campus. Most programs offered by distance education have practical components where students are required to attend residential schools on campus. Dual program A dual program is a combination of two UQ degree programs undertaken at the same time which have a single set of program rules. A dual program allows students to complete two degrees in a shorter time than if the two degrees were studied separately. Elective courses Courses students may choose, which when added to the compulsory (required) courses, enable degree requirements to be met. Entry ranks Entry ranks are usually derived from prior formal academic achievement, professional qualifications or from an assessment of life skills and experience. External student Students undertaking their entire program through distance education. Attendance at residential schools may be required in some cases. Materials are dispatched to students by mail or via the Internet. Full-time workload 75% or more of the standard full-time load for a program (i.e. 6 units per semester for most programs). An academic fulltime load is 8 units per semester in most programs (excluding pre-2001 dual programs). For admission and upgrading purposes, full year refers to the academic full-time load. Grade point average (GPA) The average grade of the results obtained by a student, weighted by the unit value of each course in which the student enrolled. Graduate entry Refers to some programs which are only open to students who have already completed an undergraduate degree. Honours Generally speaking, an additional year of advanced or more specialised study. Other programs calculate honours based on overall performance in specific years or courses within the program. Major A major (or double major) is an area of specialised study within a program, (e.g. history within the Bachelor of Arts). A major may be a formal requirement of a program. OP An Overall Position (OP) provides a state-wide rank order of a student s achievement (on a 1 to 25 scale, with 1 being the highest) in Authority subjects studied towards the Queensland Certificate of Education. A student s OP shows how well that student has performed in their senior studies when compared with the performances of all other OPeligible students in Queensland. Part-time workload Enrolment in less than 75% of the standard full-time load for a program (i.e. less than 6 units per semester in most programs). Postgraduate programs Studies normally undertaken after the completion of an undergraduate degree, or in some cases, on the basis of relevant post-secondary qualifications and/or work experience. Postgraduate programs include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and doctorates. Prerequisites Prerequisites are minimum entry requirements for admission to a particular program, and may be expressed as subject prerequisites (i.e. subjects completed at Year 12/matriculation level) and/or other requirements (e.g. auditions, interviews or undergraduate admission tests). Program (formerly known as course) A sequence of study leading to the award of a qualification such as a bachelor degree or graduate diploma. QTAC The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), a not-for-profit public company, operates a centralised tertiary application system for entry to undergraduate programs in Queensland. QTAC code A unique number assigned by QTAC to each university undergraduate program. Quota The number of Commonwealth supported places available in a program. Recommended subjects Subjects students should consider taking before they enter a particular program. These include Year 12 or equivalent tertiary courses or subjects that are not compulsory prerequisites but are advantageous to have taken as they provide background knowledge. Semester The University teaching year is divided into three semesters: Semester 1, Semester 2, and Summer Semester. Most programs only require students to be enrolled in Semesters 1 & 2. STAT The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a two-hour multiple choice test that enables domestic applicants with no formal academic study to demonstrate aptitude for tertiary study. (Also see Alternative Entry) Undergraduate Usually refers to first-time university programs including associate and bachelor degress. Units (#) Represent the value of individual courses which contribute to the total unit requirement of an academic program. A standard study load is 8 units per semester. Upgrading Refers to improving your OP or entry rank by undertaking further study so that you are eligible to transfer to your desired program. Entry Options 2017 021

PROGRAM QUICK REFERENCE QTAC CODE BACHELOR DEGREE IN [UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE] PREREQUISITES CSP 1 DURATION (YEARS) 714311 Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) English and Mathematics B or C 4F or P 2 97 S 731901 Advanced Science (Honours) English, Mathematics B, plus two of Agricultural Science, 4F or P 3 95 S Biology, Chemistry, Geographical sciences, Geological sciences, Mathematics, Physics Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics C or Physics 766001 Agribusiness English and Mathematics A or B 3F or P 11 76 G, S 762019 Agricultural Science (Honours)~ English, plus one of Chemistry or Mathematics B 4F or P 9 81 G, S Animal science, Plant science 711202 Architectural Design English 3F 5 92 S 707001 Arts English 3F or P 12 74 S Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies; Ancient history; Ancient history/history; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art history; Chinese; Chinese translation and interpreting; Classical languages; Criminology; Drama; Economics; English; English literature; Film and television studies; French; Gender studies; Geography; German; History; Indonesian; International relations; Italian; Japanese; Journalism and mass communication; Korean; Latin American studies; Linguistics; Mathematics; Media, communication and cultural studies; Music; Peace and conflict studies; Philosophy; Political science; Popular music; Psychology; Public policy; Russian; Sociology; Spanish; Sports studies; Studies in Australian culture; Studies in religion; Writing 731201 Biomedical Science (Honours) English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics 4F or P 7 87 S 731101 Biotechnology (Honours) English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics 4F or P 9 81 S Bioinformatics, Bioprocess technology, Chemical biotechnology, Drug design and development, Microbial biotechnology, Molecular biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Plant biotechnology Note: Innovation management can also be studied with another major 709001 Business Management English; Mathematics A, B or C^ 3F or P 9 81 S Advertising, Business economics, Business information systems, Human resources, International business, Marketing, Real estate and development, Sustainability 711001 Commerce English, Mathematics B 3F or P 6 89 S Accounting, Business information systems, Finance 741001 Communication English 3F or P 10 79 S Communication, media and culture; Mass communication; Public relations 718101 Criminology and Criminal Justice English 4F or P new new S 712002 Dental Science (Honours) English, Chemistry; Applicants must also undertake UMAT 5F 1** 99** H, S 714001 Economics English, Mathematics B 3F or P 6 89 S Business and industry, Economics and public policy, International trade and finance, Natural resources and environment, Quantitative methods 742401 Education (Primary) English; Mathematics A, B or C; plus one of Biology, 4F 11 76 S Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Marine Science, Earth Science or Science 21 742802 Masters of Teaching (Primary) Completion of appropriate bachelor degree 2F 92 S Education (Secondary) As per the non-education program, plus one of Mathematics 4F or P S Undergraduate (available in dual program only - see page 24) A, B or C 742702 Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) Completion or appropriate bachelor degree 1F ao S 717001 Engineering (Honours) English, Mathematics B, plus one of Physics or Chemistry 4F or P 6 89 S Chemical, Chemical and biological, Chemical and environmental, Chemical and materials, Chemical and metallurgical, Civil, Civil and environmental, Civil and geotechnical, Electrical, Electrical and biomedical, Electrical and computer, Mechanical, Mechanical and aerospace, Mechanical and materials, Mechatronic, Mining, Mining and geotechnical, Software. (both Chemistry and Physics, and Mathematics C are recommended) 717801 Engineering (Honours) Advanced Standing e English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics, 4F or P Only available for semester 2 commencement. successful of at least one year of approved bachelor degree 705101 Environmental Management (Honours) English (Mathematics B, Biology or Chemistry are 4F or P 11 76 S Natural systems and wildlife, Sustainable development recommended) 738001 Environmental Science (Honours) English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics 4F or P 9 81 S Earth resources, Environmental toxicology, Ecology and conservation, Natural resource science 787109 Equine Science English and either Mathematics A or B 3F or P 12 74 G 720102 Exercise and Nutrition Sciences English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 3F or P 8 84 S 729602 Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Master of Dietetics Studies English plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 4.5F 2 98 S 729302 Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 4F or P 5 92 S 703041 Food Technology (Honours) English, Chemistry, Mathematics B 4F or P 9 81 S 729002 Health Sciences English (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Science 21 are 3F or P 8 84 S Health promotion, Nutrition, Public health recommended) 729702 Health Sciences/Master of Dietetics Studies English (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Science 21 are 4.5F 2 98 S recommended) 729402 Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours) English, Mathematics A, B or C plus one of Biology, Chemistry 4F or P*** 9 81 S or Physics 733001 Information Technology English, Mathematics B 3F or P 9 81 S Computer systems and network, Enterprise information systems, Software design, Software information systems and User experience design 777001 International Hotel and Tourism Management English; Mathematics A, B or C^ 3F or P 10 79 S Event management, Hospitality management, Tourism management 707111 International Studies English 3F or P 8 84 S Chinese, Chinese translation and interpreting, Economics, French, German, History, Indonesian, International inequality and development, International relations, Italian*^^, Japanese, Korean, Peace and conflict studies, Russian, Spanish 737001 Journalism Popular music, Sports studies English 3F or P 8 84 S 2016 OP *^ 2016 RANK *^ LOCATION 228 Entry Options 2017

QTAC CODE BACHELOR DEGREE IN [UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE] PREREQUISITES CSP 1 DURATION (YEARS) 718001 Laws (Honours) English 4F or P 1 99 S 714401 Mathematics English and Mathematics B 3F or P 4 94 S Applied mathematics, Data analytics and operations research, Mathematical physics, Pure mathematics, Statistics not via QTAC Medicine (Doctor of) - MD (direct entry for graduates). Note: available only as a graduate entry program GPA of 5 on a 7-point scale in latest key degree (bachelor, honours, master or PhD) and GAMSAT test 4F H 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 OP1 (or equivalent), English and UMAT (must meet eligibility requirements for first program) OP1 (or equivalent), English and UMAT (must meet eligibility requirements for first program) 2016 OP *^ 2016 RANK *^ LOCATION 4F 1 99 S 4F 1 99 S 728102 South-East Queensland Clinical Schools English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 3F 3* 95* C^^ Midwifery 728402 Mater Clinical Schools English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 3F 2* 98* C^^ 723002 Music (Honours) Composition, Performance, Musicology, Music learning, Popular music English and an audition with repertoire to AMEB Grade 7 or above standard 4F m m S 728002 South-East Queensland Clinical Schools English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 3F 6* 89* C^^ Nursing 728502 Mater Clinical Schools English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 3F 5* 93* C^^ 729201 Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours) English, Chemistry, Mathematics B 4F or P 11 76 S 724002 Occupational Therapy (Honours) English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 4F 3* 96* S Note: a graduate entry program is also available 725002 Pharmacy (Honours) Clinical and experimental therapeutics English, Mathematics B, Chemistry 4F or P 7 87 S, P 726002 Physiotherapy (Honours) Note: a graduate entry program is also available English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Physics recommended) 4F 1* 99* S 757001 Psychological Science (Honours) English 4F or P 6 89 S 702002 Regional and Town Planning English 4F or P 12 74 S 731001 Science English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics 3F or P 9 81 S 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 biology, Marine science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Plant science, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology 761001 Science (Gatton) English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics 3F or P 9 81 G Animal and veterinary bioscience, Soil and plant bioscience 747001 Social Science English 3F or P 11 76 S Criminal justice, Development, Health and society, Social and public policy 734001 Social Work English 4F or P 10 79 S 727002 Speech Pathology English, plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 4F 4* 94* S Note: a graduate entry program is also available 787409 Sustainable Agriculture English and either Mathematics A or B 3F or P 12 74 G Agronomy, Horticulture, Livestock, and Poultry science 736002 Veterinary Science (Honours) English, Chemistry, Mathematics B, plus one of Physics or 5F 1 99 G Biology 787309 Veterinary Technology English and either Mathematics A or B 3F or P 12 74 G 787209 Wildlife Science English and either Mathematics A or B 3F or P 12 74 G 752302 Business (Associate Degree in) Year 12 or equivalent. English and Mathematics recommended 1.3F or P 16 65 S 707121 Arts (Diploma in) - Graduate (major: see entry for Bachelor of Arts - all majors offered except Italian) Bachelor degree in any field 1F or P ao S 731801 Science (Diploma in) Graduate Archaelogical science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Food science and nutrition, Geographical science, Geological science, Marine science, Mathematics, Occupational health and safety science, Physics, Psychology Bachelor degree in any field 1F or P 74 S Not via QTAC Languages (Diploma in) Chinese, Chinese translation & interpreting, Classical languages, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish No prerequisite subjects, however, you must be enrolled in another UQ Bachelor program; and be eligible for admission to the BA program 1F or P S Not via QTAC Music Performance (Diploma in) No prerequisite subjects, however, you must be enrolled in another UQ Bachelor program; and be eligible for admission to the BA program 1F or P S NOTES *^ The cut-offs displayed are for the main round of QTAC offers (CSP) in January 2016. Any changes made to this information after the late January QTAC offer round are published on the University of Queensland s website: uq.edu.au *^^ For students studying cross-institutionally through Griffith University Prerequisites All prerequisites are at QLD Year 12 level with at least a Sound Achievement over four semesters. Interstate, International Baccalaureate and New Zealand equivalents are given on pages 14-15. Duration The time normally taken to complete a program, according to the mode in which it is undertaken. F -= full-time; P = part-time. Location S = UQ St Lucia; G = UQ Gatton; H = UQ Herston; C = Clinical Schools; P = Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence 1 Note for heading QTAC Code CSP = Commonwealth supported place ~ Note for Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences: In year 1, students can choose either Gatton or St Lucia campus. In year 2, all students are based at Gatton and undertake a compulsory summer semester. In years 3 and 4, campus depends on field of study chosen. ^ Combination of Mathematics A, B or C may be considered. Please contact UQ Admissions for advice. ^^ This program is delivered through a clinical schools model: after four weeks of intensive training, students attend small, group-based sessions three days per week in a teaching hospital (same one for duration of program), and attend lectures one day a week at the St Lucia campus. The program can be completed in 2.5 years if a semester-long clinical practice course is taken in Summer Semester and Semester 1 of final year. * Note for B Nursing (728002 and 728502), B Midwifery (728102 and 728402), B Occupational Therapy (724002), B Physiotherapy (726002), B Speech Pathology (727002): not all applicants on this OP/Rank gained entry. ** Note for B of Dental Science: Not all applicants on OP1 or equivalent rank gain entry. UMAT scores were used as a secondary differentiator; the lowest UMAT scaled score aggregate offered was 173:65 *** Note for B Health Sport and Physical Education: The program can be taken on a part-time basis, but the final year must be commenced in Semester 1 and taken on a full-time basis. Note for Doctor of Medicine (721302) and Doctor of Medicine BMP (721402) not all applicants on OP1 or equivalent rank gained entry. UMAT scores were used as a differentiator; the lowest scaled aggregate score offered for (721302) was 187:69. For (721402) the lowest scaled aggregate score offered was 181:67 ao All eligible applicants received an offer e Note for B Engineering (Honours)-Advanced Standing: The duration can be reduced if credit for previous studies is approved. m Note for B Music: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. z Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final two years must be taken on a full-time basis. 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DUAL PROGRAMS Dual programs enable you to study two degrees at the same time but in a shorter period of time than if you were completing the two separately. To apply for UQ dual programs, you must satisfy subject prerequisites and entry rank requirements for both programs. All UQ dual programs have distinct QTAC codes. Dual programs are based on industry collaborations and expectations. * Not all applicants on this OP/rank gained entry ** Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final year must be commenced in Semester 1 and must be taken on a full-time basis m Selection based on audition, interview and academic results so cut-offs do not apply QTAC CODE DUAL PROGRAM DURATION (YEARS) 766101 Agribusiness / Equine Science 4F or P 11 76 766401 Agribusiness / Sustainable Agriculture 4F or P 11 76 766301 Agribusiness / Veterinary Technology 4F or P 11 76 766501 Agribusiness / Wildlife Science 4F or P 11 76 707202 Arts / Education (Secondary) 4F or P** 11 76 707701 Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management 4.25F or P 10 79 707401 Arts / Laws (Honours) 5.5F or P 1 99 707301 Arts / Social Science 4F or P 11 76 711501 Business Management / Arts 4.25F or P 9 81 711301 Business Management / Commerce 4.5F or P 6 89 711511 Business Management / Communication 4F or P 9 81 710201 Business Management / Economics 4.5F or P 6 89 710301 Business Management / Education (Secondary) 4.25F or P** 9 81 710401 Business Management / Information Technology 4F or P 9 81 710601 Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism Management 4F or P 9 81 711101 Business Management / Journalism 4.25F or P 8 84 711401 Business Management / Laws (Honours) 5.5F or P 1 99 710501 Business Management / Science 4.25F or P 9 81 711601 Commerce / Arts 4.25F or P 6 89 711801 Commerce / Economics 4.5F or P 6 89 711621 Commerce / Information Technology 4F or P 6 89 711901 Commerce / Laws (Honours) 5.5F or P 1 99 711701 Commerce / Science 4.25F or P 6 89 741201 Communication / Arts 4F or P 10 79 741301 Communication / Journalism 4F or P 8 84 714101 Economics / Arts 4.25F or P 6 89 714201 Economics / Laws (Honours) 5.5F or P 1 99 714301 Economics / Science 4.25F or P 6 89 717401 Engineering (Honours) / Arts 5.5F or P 6 89 717501 Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology (Honours) 5.5F or P 6 89 717301 Engineering (Honours) / Business Management 5.5F or P 6 89 717201 Engineering (Honours) / Commerce 5.5F or P 6 89 717601 Engineering (Honours) / Economics 5.5F or P 6 89 717701 Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology 5.5F or P 6 89 717901 Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics 5F or P 4 94 717101 Engineering (Honours) / Science 5F or P 6 89 733201 Information Technology / Arts 4F or P 9 81 733301 Information Technology / Science 4F or P 9 81 730101 Journalism / Arts 4F or P 8 84 737102 Journalism / Laws (Honours) 5.5F or P 1 99 714501 Mathematics / Arts 4F or P 4 94 714601 Mathematics / Commerce 4F or P 4 94 714711 Mathematics / Business Management 4F New new 714701 Mathematics / Economics 4F or P 4 94 714801 Mathematics / Education (Secondary) 4F or P** 4 94 714411 Mathematics / Information Technology 4F or P 4 94 714901 Mathematics / Science 4F or P 4 94 723302 Music (Honours) / Arts m 5F 12 74 723202 Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary) m 5F 11 76 723402 Music (Honours) / Science m 5F 9 81 728202 Nursing / Midwifery (South East Queensland Clinical Schools) 4F 3* 96* 728602 Nursing / Midwifery (Mater Clinical Schools) 4F 1* 99* 731501 Science / Arts 4F or P 9 81 731302 Science / Education (Secondary) 4F or P** 9 81 731602 Science / Journalism 4F or P 8 84 731401 Science / Laws (Honours) 5.5F or P 1 99 2016 OP 2016 RANK 248 Entry Options 2017

UQ CAMPUSES UQ s campuses are renowned as being among the most beautiful and well-equipped in Australia. UQ ST LUCIA Just seven kilometres from Brisbane s city centre, UQ St Lucia is renowned as one of Australia s most attractive university campuses. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, the 114-hectare site provides a perfect study, research, and living environment. You will enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant modern campus with the tradition of an established university. The gracious sandstone architecture, with its hub of cloistered buildings enclosing the National Trust-registered Great Court along with spacious parklands and lakes encompass world-class teaching and research facilities, including Queensland s largest research library, fully equipped laboratories and modern lecture theatres. UQ GATTON UQ Gatton combines its Queensland Agricultural College heritage with modern research and teaching facilities in agriculture, agribusiness and veterinary science. Just over an hour s drive west of Brisbane and five kilometres from the local township, the 1068-hectare Gatton campus offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and world-class facilities including the Queensland Animal Science Precinct, the UQ Veterinary Medical Centre, Gatton Research Dairy, nursery and glasshouse facilities, the southern hemisphere s largest PV solar array research facility, and a pesticide wind tunnel facility. The campus also operates several commercial plant and animal production units in rural technologies to support teaching, research and hands-on training. UQ HERSTON Just three kilometres from the Brisbane city centre, Herston is UQ s core campus for clinical health teaching and research. Sharing premises with the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Women s Hospital and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, UQ Herston houses a vibrant clinical and research community who deliver innovative and contemporary research and education programs in a clinical academic environment. Major research institutes on-campus include the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, along with other key facilities such as the Oral Health Centre and the purpose-built Herston Imaging Research Facility.

CONTACT DETAILS For further information on entry to UQ or UQ programs contact: UQ Admissions JD Story Building The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 T: +61 7 3365 2203 E: admissions@uq.edu.au W: future-students.uq.edu.au The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) PO Box 1331 Level 4, 154 Melbourne Street South Brisbane Qld 4101 T: 1300 467 822 F: +61 7 3367 1164 E: use online enquiry form W: qtac.edu.au National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) T: 1300 615 262 E: iehotline@education.gov.au W: internationaleducation.gov.au For document translation contact: Department of Immigration and Citizenship/Translating Interpreting Services GPO Box 9984 Brisbane Qld 4001 T: 131 450 Institute of Modern Languages (IML) The University of Queensland St Lucia Qld 4072 T: +61 7 3346 8200 E: iml@uq.edu.au W: iml.uq.edu.au National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Queensland Multicultural Centre 102 Main Street Kangaroo Point Qld 4169 T: +61 7 3393 1358 E: info@naati.com.au W: 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 T: +61 7 3864 0299 F: +61 7 3221 2553 E: office@qcaa.qld.edu.au W: qcaa.qld.edu.au For information on financial costs for university study in Australia contact: Department of Education T: 1800 020 108 W: studyassist.gov.au For information on government financial assistance contact: Centrelink (Youth and student services) T: 13 24 90 W: humanservices.gov.au In the event of any conflict arising from information contained in this publication, the material approved by The University of Queensland Senate shall prevail. CRICOS Provider Number 00025B KEY DATES Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) RNA Showgrounds Saturday and Sunday, 16-17 July 2016 UQ Open Day 2016 St Lucia campus Sunday, 7 August 2016 Gatton campus Sunday, 21 August 2016 QTAC closing date For on-time applications Thursday, 29 September 2016 (check qtac.edu.au for details) Semester 1, 2017 Orientation week 20 24 February, 2017 Classes commence Monday, February 27, 2017 Semester 2, 2017 Mid-year orientation week 17 20 July, 2017 Classes commence Monday, July 24, 2017 JUN16 104948