Undergraduate programs

ENGINEERING
2015
WHY CHOOSE UQ?
A university in the world’s top 100 that offers excellence in
teaching, world-class learning environments, state-of-the-art
facilities and opportunities to excel beyond the classroom:
what more could you want?

INTERNATIONAL HIGHLY AWARDED

REPUTATION TEACHERS
UQ is ranked in the world’s top 100, as Our teachers share a passion for excellence
measured through four key global university in education that has led to them receiving
rankings – Times Higher Education, Shanghai more national teaching awards than any
Jiao Tong, Performance Ranking of Scientific other Australian university. The University has
Papers for World Universities and QS World more than 2800 highly-qualified academic
University. UQ is also one of only three staff dedicated to teaching, research and
Australian members of Universitas 21, a select mentorship, many of whom are recognised
international network of comprehensive, internationally as leaders in their fields.
research-intensive universities.

LEADING
QUALITY RESEARCHERS
PROGRAMS Our researchers are answering some of the
UQ has the most comprehensive range of toughest questions facing humanity. With
high-quality programs in Queensland, with eight internationally recognised Institutes
just under 400 programs and more than on-site, UQ is one of the country’s top
4000 courses offered at undergraduate three research universities across many
and postgraduate levels. Concurrent measures, including annual PhD graduations,
undergraduate diplomas in languages, commercialisation of discoveries, industry
global issues or music performance, as well collaboration, Excellence in Research for
as UQx (uncredited) massive open online Australia survey results, and funds received
courses (MOOCs) are also available. from both government and the private sector.

GREAT VIBRANT
EXPERIENCES CAMPUSES
Many programs at UQ offer a range of Life beyond the classroom is a big part of
practical experiences – including field trips university life, and UQ is a great place to
and industry placements – to boost your meet new people and access a wide range
skills. You can also make the most of “the of sporting, social and cultural activities.
UQ Advantage” with many extra-curricular You will enjoy the sense of community that
activities such as Summer and Winter pervades UQ’s diverse campuses at St Lucia,
Research programs, intensive language Ipswich, Gatton and Herston. The campuses
training, volunteering opportunities, and are renowned as being among the most
overseas exchange programs. beautiful and well-equipped in Australia.

WORLD-CLASS SUCCESSFUL
FACILITIES GRADUATES
UQ is continually upgrading its teaching UQ has a tradition of leadership in all spheres
facilities to meet the needs of students. We of society, both here and overseas, and our
have one of the fastest and most advanced 210,000+ alumni include many outstanding
information networks in the world, one of the performers. UQ qualifications are highly
best research libraries in the country, and regarded by Australian and international
modern teaching spaces that enable the employers, and both the employment
latest technology. Our active building program rate and starting salary for UQ graduates
reflects our commitment to providing high- are considerably higher than the national
quality, sustainable facilities. average.
 CONTENTS
UQ Engineering  2
Why choose engineering?  3
The UQ engineering experience  4
International opportunities  6
Profile – International Partner Programs  7

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8
Integrated BE (Hons)/ME 10
Chemical 12
Chemical and Biological 12
Chemical and Environmental 13
Chemical and Materials 13
Chemical and Metallurgical 14
Civil  15
Civil and Environmental  15
Civil and Geotechnical  16
Electrical  17
Electrical and Biomedical  17
Electrical and Computer  18
Mechanical  19
Mechanical and Materials  19
Mechanical and Aerospace 20
Mechatronic  21
Software 21
Mining  22
Mining and Geotechnical 22

What to know when starting university 23

Concurrent diplomas  24
Dual degree programs  25
Scholarships  26
RWH Hawken Scholars  27
Admission information  28
Money matters  29
What do we mean?  30
International students  31
Quick reference guide  32

YOUR UQ. YOUR ADVANTAGE.

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Engineers create imaginative

and visionary solutions to the
challenges facing the planet to
improve the world we live in.

CHALLENGE
MRI TECHNOLOGY YOURSELF
Radiation therapy is used to treat 40% of cancer patients in Australia. The problem The 21st century is an era of great global
with current therapy is that during treatment the tumours are moving. To solve this and local challenges. Climate change
problem, The University of Queensland’s Professor Stuart Crozier, in collaboration and clean energy, reliable water supplies,
with fellow biomedical engineers, developed a research program around a novel infrastructure for growing populations,
MRIlinear accelerator in which the cancer will be imaged – and treated – as it is moving. sustainable resource development, and
Successful completion of this program will have a direct impact on the treatment, expanding information and communication
overall survival and quality of life for Australian cancer patients in the foreseeable future. advances are some of the many
groundbreaking opportunities for a new
generation of engineers.
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While at UQ, Yassmin completed a

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical),
graduating with first-class honours, and
fuelled her passion for motorsport by
managing the UQ Racing Team.
She has also received accolades for
her humanitarian work, was named
Young Queenslander of the Year, Young
Australian Muslim of the Year and was one
of the inaugural 100 Women of Influence.

WHY CHOOSE
ENGINEERING?
The UQ Engineering advantage:

CAREER CONTRIBUTE MORE

OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIETY OPTIONS
Engineers enjoy diverse and challenging A UQ Engineering degree is challenging. With the flexible first year and largest
career opportunities in existing and new It provides a strong foundation in range of engineering specialisations in
growth areas within research, development, mathematics, science and engineering Queensland, UQ gives you exceptional
design, manufacturing and operations that design, and prepares you with the opportunities in engineering. Introduced
provide valuable products, processes and knowledge and skills to make significant in 2012, you have the option to undertake
services. New materials, technologies and contributions to society and our community. an integrated masters program combining
infrastructure are being developed all the the Bachelor of Engineering with a Master
time, creating a high demand for engineers. of Engineering. See page 10 for further
information.

[Link] ARTS 2012 3

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THE UQ ENGINEERING
EXPERIENCE
UQ offers the largest WIDEST RANGE OF FLEXIBLE FIRST
choice of engineering SPECIALISATIONS YEAR
specialisations, a wide Our nationally and internationally accredited
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers
At UQ, the Engineering program is
flexible. You can choose your BE (Hons)
range of quality resources, one of the largest range of engineering specialisation in first year, or wait until
and access to more disciplines in Australia, some unique to
Queensland such as Mining, and Chemical
second year. This allows you to keep
your options open and gives you the
award-winning teachers and Metallurgical Engineering. Access opportunity to experience the many
and researchers than to continually modernised facilities and
an interdisciplinary approach to learning
“flavours” of engineering before deciding on
a specialisation.
any other university in provides you with the technical skills and
Queensland. Strong links knowledge to solve existing and emerging
challenges facing society. SUPPORT FOR
with industry, research STUDENTS
and government ensure THE EMPLOYMENT First-year engineering students have
exclusive access to the First Year
our programs are industry EDGE Engineering Learning Centre, a social
relevant, providing you with UQ Engineering graduates are in the top and learning resource equipped with
band of engineering starting salaries in the latest technologies. Other learning
exceptional opportunities Australia, and many graduates have gone spaces are also available for later-year
for employment and a on to senior positions within Australia and students throughout the engineering
overseas, or postgraduate study. The precinct. Academic advisors and tutors are
university experience like reputation of UQ Engineering ensures available throughout semester and our staff
no other. our graduates are highly sought after provide support and advice to new students
by employers in industry and research from their first year of study. Advice on the
institutions all over the world. A UQ sometimes difficult transition from high school
Engineering degree gives you a strong to university, as well as assisting international
foundation for a career in engineering. You students commencing study in Australia, is
will develop the necessary skills, technical also available. You can participate in our First
knowledge and industry experience to begin Year Mentoring Program where second-year
a rewarding career in engineering. engineering students pass on their knowledge
and assist with the adjustment to university life.

CHALLENGING
OPPORTUNITIES ADAPTABLE
As a UQ Engineering student, you can PROGRAMS
participate in international robotics The University of Queensland offers a variety
competitions, national mechanical of dual programs in which you can study
engineering competitions, biomedical and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with
environmental engineering forums, mining other disciplines including Biotechnology,
games, and the Formula One style racing Information Technology, Arts, Business
car competition where a group of students Management, Commerce, Economics and
design, build and test a Formula SAE racing Science. A more extensive list is featured on
car. You also have the opportunity to join the page 25.
UQ Chapter of Engineers Without Borders
and contribute to engineering projects in
developing communities. These are just
some of the many advantages of being a
UQ Engineering student.
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Advanced Engineering Building, UQ St Lucia

WOMEN IN The AEB is a unique facility designed to

interact with the natural environment,
events and networking. They also provide
opportunities to engage with industry – all of
ENGINEERING dramatically reduce energy consumption, which serve to further enrich the engineering
UQ Engineering is the leading choice for and create an interactive learning student experience.
women pursuing engineering in Queensland environment for students that is
and we have our sights set even higher. instrumented and monitored in real-time,
Collaborating with UQ staff and alumni, allowing students to interact and experiment PROFESSIONAL
as well as industry organisations, the with the features of the building. ACCREDITATION
UQ Women in Engineering program Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
aims to provide inspiration and support program is accredited by the leading
to both prospective and current female EXCELLENCE professional association, Engineers
engineering students. The program offers IN TEACHING Australia. You will be eligible for membership
female engineering students access to of Engineers Australia upon graduation.
UQ Engineering is internationally recognised
scholarships, guest lectures and leadership Other memberships apply to specific
for its world’s best practice in teaching and
opportunities, as well as a number of social engineering majors.
learning in undergraduate education. You
events throughout the year. will be taught by leading experts in their
UQ Women in Engineering Program field ensuring programs are responsive to
[Link]/women-in-engineering change and industry. Many of our staff have PRACTICAL INDUSTRY
been recognised for their teaching and
innovation, winning federal government and
EXPERIENCE
THE ADVANCED UQ Teaching Excellence awards including a The UQ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
provides you with practical experience
ENGINEERING Prime Minister’s Australian Award for Individual
University Teacher of the Year. Innovative through site visits, vacation work and
BUILDING teaching methods include the Project industry placements. You can complete
The Advanced Engineering Building (AEB) Centred Curriculum applied in Chemical and project work, on-site learning and work
enhances UQ’s ability to deliver practical Environmental Engineering majors, and other experience at real industry workplaces as
active-learning styles for engineering Australian award winning programs where a core component of your degree. Industry
students, and maximise global research students integrate project work sourced placements not only provide an authentic
opportunities that enable UQ to respond to from industry and research partners into their experience of professional practice, but also
major shifts in the world economy and program. provide you with valuable opportunities to
global marketplace for innovative develop relationships for future employment.
engineering solutions.
The AEB houses the state-of-the-art GHD STUDENT SOCIETIES
Auditorium – a 500 seat lecture theatre UQ Engineering has some of the most active
supported by large-span timber trusses – student groups on campus including many
as well as active learning laboratories and undergraduate engineering student societies.
student spaces, and contemporary research Student societies not only provide a voice for
facilities to support global engineering the engineering student community, but bring
engineering students together through social
research centres.
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INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Studying in another UQ ABROAD LEARN A LANGUAGE
country is a great way to Through UQ’s student exchange If you would like to add another skill
program, UQ Abroad, you can study to your portfolio, why not learn a new
learn about the world and overseas for up to one year while gaining language?
broaden your horizons. credit towards your UQ degree. The Institute of Modern Languages (IML),
UQ can help with costs With 185 exchange partners in 41 countries, a centre within the Faculty of Humanities
UQ Abroad is an ideal way to combine study and Social Sciences at UQ St Lucia, offers
and give you credit and travel and can be the adventure of a courses in more than 30 languages, from
towards your degree. lifetime. Improve your foreign language skills, Arabic to Vietnamese, at beginner to
broaden your professional and academic advanced levels, and you are most welcome
experience, and establish a worldwide to enrol while studying at UQ.
network of friends. IML’s flexible time schedule and well-
While on exchange, tuition fees at the qualified tutors ensure that you not only gain
host university are waived and you continue valuable language skills but also receive an
to be enrolled at and pay fees to UQ. exciting cultural experience.
You can even apply for student exchange IML language courses cover all four
scholarships or an OS-HELP loan to assist communication skill areas – listening,
with airfares, accommodation, health speaking, reading and writing – in small,
insurance and living costs. friendly classes. You do not need any formal
entry requirements for IML courses and they
UQ Abroad will not be counted towards your degree.
[Link]/uqabroad
[Link]/uqabroad/contact-us IML also offers translation and interpreting
Phone (07) 3365 9075 or (07) 3365 8832 services on a fee-for-service basis.
Institute of Modern Languages
[Link]
Email iml@[Link]
Phone (07) 3346 8200
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INTERNATIONAL PARTNER PROGRAMS

In a first for Australian
engineering education,
UQ Engineering students
now have the opportunity
to complete multiple
internationally recognised
degrees during the course
of their studies. We have
established agreements
with two institutions, the
Écoles Centrales in France
and Technical University
Munich in Germany, The Écoles Centrales Technical University of
providing you with a unique Program Munich Program
double degree program Representing five of France’s elite Grandes The Technical University of Munich
and experience. These Écoles, the engineering schools in the (Technische Universität München - TUM)
qualifications, skills and Écoles Centrales group offer world-class
facilities with campuses in Lille, Lyon,
provides you with a linked degree program
where you will graduate with the integrated
experience will equip Nantes, Marseille and Paris. At the end Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master
you with outstanding of six years of study, you will be awarded
a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
of Engineering from UQ, and a TUM Master
of Science in Electrical Engineering and
career prospects to work and Master of Engineering from UQ as Information Technology degree.
anywhere in the world. well as a Diplôme d’Ingénieur from the
French institution. You must be able to
Further information speak French in order to participate in this
[Link]/international-dual-degrees program.
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BACHELOR DEGREE

ENGINEERING

The UQ BE (Hons) offers : Can I study part-time?

– Queensland’s largest choices of While it is possible to study for a Bachelor
engineering study areas of Engineering (Honours) part-time,
BACHELOR OF – a flexible first year for students who most classes are scheduled between
Engineering (Honours) haven’t decided and wish to defer choice 8am and 5pm weekdays. International
BE (HONS) of an engineering specialisation to second students usually need to study full-time to
year enable them to complete their studies in
Duration 4 years full-time – excellent employment opportunities accordance with their visa.
Location St Lucia strengthened by UQ’s world-class
Delivery mode Internal reputation Can I transfer from another degree
Standard Queensland Year – award-winning lecturers, degree into engineering?
Entry requirements
12 or equivalent; English; programs and researchers At UQ, you may be able to enter the
Mathematics B; Chemistry
or Physics – hands-on experience and strong links to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program
industry and world leading research at a later date even if you do not meet
Mathematics C, Physics and
Recommended all the initial entry requirements. You can
Chemistry are recommended – advanced theoretical knowledge and
OP6; Rank 89; ATAR 89.10; practical skills to meet industry needs. enrol in other UQ programs and undertake
2014 entry score
IB 33 some courses that are also available in
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
QTAC code St Lucia – 717001 the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
program requires you to complete 64 units
Available as part of program while studying to meet the entry
the standard program. of study including a major in one of the 16
requirements or improve your entry score.
Students are awarded the engineering specialisations described on the
Honours class of honours based For example, by selecting certain first-year
on their overall academic
following pages.
courses as electives in the Bachelor of
performance in engineering The program typically takes four years to
courses Information Technology, you can satisfy
complete based on the standard University
the entry prerequisites for the Bachelor
full-time load of eight units (usually four
of Engineering (Honours) and, subject to
Change from BE to BE(Hons) courses) per semester.
satisfactory grades, proceed to the BE
The previous Bachelor of Engineering The UQ Bachelor of Engineering
(Hons) in your second year.
degree has been renamed Bachelor (Honours) equips you to work in both
of Engineering (Honours) from 2015 established and newly emerging areas
to comply with the new Australian of engineering. You will build your First Year Engineering
Qualifications Framework (AQF). understanding by applying basic science The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering
and engineering principles to engineering (Honours) provides you with a strong
problems of commercial and societal foundation in defined core engineering
importance. In addition to technical courses, and introduces you to the way
expertise, the program emphasises essential professional engineers think and work.
workplace skills such as communication, A significant learning component of
teamwork, project management, critical first year engineering is built around two
thinking and problem-solving. engineering practice courses involving
engineering design, physical prototyping
Can I study more than one degree? and modelling. Students work in teams
Engineering students can enrol in a number on discipline-specific projects that can
of dual programs, where you can study two be scaled up and applied to real-world
degrees at the same time. situations, like creating a water purification
Dual programs provide an opportunity to system to supply potable water in third
broaden your education and experience, world countries, or developing a deployable
bridge to be used in a natural disaster.
and enhance the qualifications and skills
The flexible first year offers you the
you take into the employment market. For
opportunity to experience the many
example, you can develop foreign language
“flavours” of engineering before deciding on
proficiency or expertise in computer
a specialisation prior to or during the start of
science, mathematics or business. second year.
For further information on UQ’s dual
programs, please see page 25.
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UQ OP Guarantee Scheme
The University of Queensland’s (UQ) OP SPECIALISATIONS
Guarantee Scheme ensures students who
achieve an OP score in the range of 1-5 (or The UQ Bachelor of The Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) specialisations include:
entry rank equivalent) and have completed
prerequisite subjects, are guaranteed Engineering (Honours) – Chemical
a place in the Bachelor of Engineering program offers 16 – Chemical and Materials
(Honours), regardless of the published – Chemical and Metallurgical
program cut-offs. The OP Guarantee is specialisations (called – Civil
limited to the major QTAC offer round held in majors, dual majors – Civil and Environmental
January and some programs are excluded – Civil and Geotechnical
from the scheme. and extended majors) – Electrical
in engineering, along –
–
Electrical and Biomedical
Electrical and Computer
with a number of minors – Mechanical
that can be added to –
–
Mechanical and Aerospace
Mechanical and Materials
broaden your area of – Mechatronic
– Mining
specialty. – Mining and Geotechnical
– Software.
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BACHELOR/MASTER DEGREE

INTEGRATED
BE (HONS) / ME

The integrated Bachelor of Engineering that many things are possible, including
(Honours) and Master of Engineering (BE overseas placements or hybrid industry/
BACHELOR OF research projects where you work in industry
(Hons) / ME) is an exciting new addition to
Engineering (Honours) The University of Queensland’s Engineering or at a research institute. Your interest and
MASTER OF programs. career ambitions will be the driving force
Engineering Recent surveys of UQ engineering behind what you choose to do.
students highlighted that many students UQ Engineering has a proud history of
innovation and leadership in engineering
Duration 5 years full-time would undertake an extended program
education, and this new BE (Hons) /
Location
St Lucia / International and if it involved useful, advanced course
National placements ME program will continue to position UQ
content, practical placements in industry or
Internal along with a engineers as industry leaders, both in
Delivery mode semester industry research
research, and improved positioning in the Australia and internationally. Our existing
placement international graduate market. We received industry partners have shown great
Completion of 3 years similar feedback from our industry partners enthusiasm for this new program as a way
within the Bachelor of and graduate employers and this feedback
Engineering (Honours);
of developing outstanding engineers.
Entry requirements played a vital role in shaping the new BE
GPA of 5.0 or higher at the
end of the third year of the (Hons) / ME program. HECS-HELP Support
program
If you undertake the Integrated BE (Hons) The BE (Hons) / ME is currently HECS-HELP
Available as part of
the standard program.
/ ME program, you will enrol and follow supported for the entire five years of study
Students are awarded the the same course outline as other Bachelor for domestic students as it is for the four-
Honours class of honours based of Engineering (Honours) students for the year BE. This is a feature of an integrated
on their overall academic
performance in engineering
first three years. You may also undertake Bachelor and Masters that does not exist for
courses a semester long industry or research other postgraduate coursework degrees.
placement, either locally or overseas, during
the fourth or final year, depending on your Overseas Placement
specialisation. The fifth year will contain You will be strongly encouraged to explore
advanced level specialist courses in your opportunities to undertake a placement
discipline area and design and research semester overseas. This can be done either
projects. with a company, research institute or partner
The BE (Hons) / ME will educate university.
graduates who:
– are globally competitive for graduate Sponsorship
positions and research higher degrees
Scholarships may be available for BE (Hons)
– have the depth to be technical leaders in
/ ME industry placements and UQ travel
their area of specialisation
scholarships may also be available for an
– have the breadth and experience to lead
overseas placement.
multi-disciplinary teams.
These courses are designed to provide BE (Hons) / ME Accreditation
specialist knowledge of the various
An application to accredit the BE (Hons) /
disciplines and place students closer to the
ME at Masters level is being presented to
leading edge of technology. Industry needs
Engineers Australia.
graduates who can apply new technologies
to existing and emerging industries. The
Future of BE (Hons)
Masters courses give the BE (Hons) /
ME graduate a clear and demonstrable The BE (Hons) will continue to be offered
advantage when applying for jobs that by UQ. There is no intention of removing
require advanced skills/capabilities. this degree. It will continue to be a valuable
The courses will be delivered in a diverse degree for students and provide well
range of styles. The placement semester will qualified and highly sought after employees
connect you with industry/research relevant to industry. The BE (Hons) will continue
projects. to be accredited at its current level with
The timing of the placement adjacent to Engineers Australia and the Institution of
summer holidays adds flexibility, meaning Chemical Engineers.
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SPECIALISATIONS
The BE (Hons) / ME The Bachelor of Engineering/Master of
Engineering specialisations include:
–
–
Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
program is available – Electrical and Computer Engineering
– Chemical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
in chemical, electrical, – Chemical and Biological Engineering – Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
mechanical, mechatronic – Chemical and Environmental Engineering – Mechanical and Materials Engineering
– Chemical and Materials Engineering – Mechatronic Engineering
and software engineering. – Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering – Software Engineering

UQ ENGINEERING PATHWAYS

BE (HONS) YEAR 4
Engineering courses Semester 1: BE Design /
Projects / Thesis and electives
with elective streams
Semester 2: BE Design /
Entry via the Projects / Thesis and electives BE (HONS) / ME YEAR 5
Bachelor of
Engineering
BE (HONS) Semester 1: ME level
BE (HONS) / ME YEAR 4 courses and electives or
(Honours) Industry/Research placement
Semester 1: Engineering
Apply for entry to BE (Hons)
courses and electives Semester 2: ME Design/
/ ME at end of third year or
Semester 2: Industry / Grand Challenges /
continue with BE (Hons) research placement or Professional Practice and ME
Engineering course elective level courses and electives
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CHEMICAL
to ensure minimum loss of Careers Minors Available
materials and consumption Chemical engineering is one of the A stream of courses in a
of energy. This value-adding most mobile and diverse careers complementary area. You can
must be safe, economical and you can choose. Your skills will graduate with a BE (Chemical)
environmentally sound. It is a allow you to work in a wide with any minor or go on to the BE
rapidly changing profession with range of industries, government (Hons) / ME.
chemical engineers working at departments and private – Biological Engineering: focuses
the cutting-edge of fields such as consultancies. on biological processes and
molecular biology, nano-materials, You can work in environmental is required for entry into the
chemistry, physics, mathematics protection; risk management and BE (Hons) / ME (Chemical and
and information technology. safety; natural resource utilisation Biological).
Chemical engineers design and the energy sector; chemical, – Environmental Engineering:
both products and the petroleum and petrochemical focuses environmental systems
What is Chemical processes needed for their industries; biochemical, and is required for entry into the
Engineering? commercial-scale production. biomedical and pharmaceuticals BE (Hons) / ME (Chemical and
Chemical engineers invent, They also manage operation and industries; computer-aided Environmental).
design, and manage products optimisation of these processes process and control engineering; – Food Engineering: developed
and processes that transform raw to produce such products as advanced materials design and to give an edge in the food
materials into valuable products petrol, plastics, instant coffee, manufacture; minerals processing processing industry: you can
using the latest knowledge of pharmaceuticals and artificial and related industries; and food graduate with BE (Chemical)
biology, chemistry and physics blood. processing and biotechnology. or go on to BE (Hons) / ME
(Chemical).

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Years 4 and 5

Engineering Design Process Principles Heat and Mass Transfer Environmental Risk Assessment
Engineering Modelling and Problem Fluid and Particle Mechanics Chemical Thermodynamics Transport Phenomena
Solving Process Experimentation Process Systems Analysis Process and Control System Synthesis
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Chemistry – Structure and Unit Operations Chemical Engineering Placement
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Reactions Reaction Engineering Advanced Process and System
Physical and Surface Chemistry Process Modelling and Dynamics Modelling
Differential Equations
Integrated Safety Design and
Engineering Thermodynamics Calculus and Linear Algebra II Electives
Management
Chemistry for Science and Electives Whole of Process Optimisation and
Engineering Control
Electives Chemical Engineering Design Project
Engineering Grand Challenges

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL*

Engineering combines chemical traditional chemical engineering biochemical, biomedical and
engineering and knowledge roles and help the industry make pharmaceuticals industries;
of how to engineer biological the transition from chemical to advanced materials design and
systems at a molecular, cellular biological routes. In fact, the manufacture, including biomedical
and tissue level, resulting in whole chemical industry – with device manufacture; minerals
the design and production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals processing and related industries;
biomolecules, cell-based products and oil, representing around 20 food processing; and product
and tissues, otherwise known as per cent of traded goods and design and development.
bioengineering. services – will be affected and is Graduates are actively
Bioengineering covers a responding with large investments sought by employers for design,
broad range of applications from in biotechnology. operations, and management
renewable fuels and plastic to positions. With a shift from
biopharmaceuticals and medical Careers chemical to biological processes,
What is Chemical and devices. At UQ, bioengineering You can find employment in there are many industrial research
Biological Engineering? is offered in conjunction with a wide range of companies and development as well as
This program combines studies chemical engineering and employing chemical engineers. academic positions in biological
in chemical engineering with graduates will be fully accredited Employment prospects engineering. Many bioengineers
additional specialist study and as chemical engineers. This are excellent, especially in progress to postgraduate studies.
project work in Bioengineering. combination recognises that environmental protection,
Chemical and Biological many bioengineers will step into management and safety;

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Years 4 and 5

Engineering Design Process Principles Heat and Mass Transfer Environmental Risk Assessment
Engineering Modelling and Problem Fluid and Particle Mechanics Chemical Thermodynamics Transport Phenomena
Solving Process Experimentation Process Systems Analysis Biomolecular Engineering
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Chemistry – Structure and Unit Operations Process and Control System Synthesis
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Reactions Reaction Engineering Biomaterials: Materials in Medicine
Differential Equations Physical and Surface Chemistry Process Modelling and Dynamics Cell and Tissue Engineering
Engineering Thermodynamics Calculus and Linear Algebra II Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Metabolic Engineering
Chemistry – Energetics and Cell Structure and Function Microbiology and Immunology Chemical Engineering Placement
Reactivity Genetics Chemical Engineering Design Project
Principles of Biological Engineering Engineering Grand Challenges
Elective

* Available in BE (Hons) / ME only. Students in the BE (Hons) undertake a major in

Chemical Engineering with a minor in Biological Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
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CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL*

additional technical skills in the of approaches to developing the national and global population.
areas of waste management sustainable systems, including You may also work within
and resource recovery, water indicators of sustainability and government agencies, industry
treatment and sustainable different methods of community and consulting firms in strategic
energy systems. They will consultation and engagement. roles such as sustainability
have the skills and knowledge You will have a solid grounding implementation. For example,
required to implement cleaner in modelling and in analytical Chemical and Environmental
production, and to rigorously measurement in laboratory engineers will assist companies
assess the long-term impacts of and field/industrial applications, implement cleaner production
proposed products, processes including basic sampling design practices, and will be involved in
and developments. This includes and data analysis. adaptation and planning for future
an understanding of key global environmental challenges in both
challenges, the causes of Careers the public and private sector.
What is Chemical these problems and barriers You will be equipped to work
and Environmental to the uptake of technical effectively across technical,
Engineering? solutions. As a Chemical and research and strategic roles to
Chemical and Environmental Environmental engineer, you respond to present and future
engineers will be accredited will be able to apply, assess challenges associated with
chemical engineers, with and communicate a wide range sustainably meeting the needs of

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Years 4 and 5

Engineering Design Process Principles Heat and Mass Transfer Environmental Risk Assessment
Engineering Modelling and Problem Fluid and Particle Mechanics Chemical Thermodynamics Transport Phenomena
Solving Process Experimentation Process Systems Analysis Energy Systems in Sustainable
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Chemistry – Structure and Unit Operations Development
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Reactions Reaction Engineering Process and Control System Synthesis
Physical and Surface Chemistry Process Modelling and Dynamics Chemical Engineering Placement
Differential Equations
Advanced Water Technology and
Engineering Thermodynamics Calculus and Linear Algebra II Electives
Management
Chemistry – Energetics and Electives Sustainable Management of Solid and
Reactivity Liquid Waste
Electives Sustainable Development in the
Minerals Industry
Systems Thinking for Sustainability
Chemical Engineering ME Design
Project
Engineering Grand Challenges

CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS

knowledge of materials you with the best of both worlds Materials engineers are
engineering. – an excellent broad education in responsible for contributing to
Materials engineering is chemical engineering combined advances such as the space
concerned with the selection, with specialist skills in materials shuttle and the jet aeroplane; the
processing and development of engineering. laptop computer and the iPod;
materials to design and make artificial hips, contact lenses and
products. Materials – metals, Careers the bionic ear; improved golf clubs
alloys, ceramics, polymers and As a fully qualified Chemical and tennis rackets; and levitating
composites – give manufactured Engineer, you will have all the trains. Employment can be found
products their functional and employment opportunities of a in biomedical, electronics, energy
aesthetic qualities. Materials Chemical Engineer, as well as and heavy industries.
engineers apply their knowledge further possibilities as a Materials Chemical and materials
of materials behaviour to optimise Engineer. engineers are employed in
What is Chemical and processing and improve the Materials engineers are positions in management,
Materials Engineering? properties of products. They are employed in the materials design, operations, research,
The program combines studies also involved in controlling the processing and manufacturing and consulting in Australia and
in chemical engineering with service behaviour of materials; industries, including the overseas.
additional specialist study in improving the performance of automobile, whitegoods, steel,
materials engineering. You machines and structures. aluminium and polymer industries
will become a fully accredited The dual major in Chemical and that create wealth and add value
chemical engineer with additional Materials Engineering provides to Australia’s mineral and other
resources.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Years 4 and 5

Engineering Design Process Principles Heat and Mass Transfer Environmental Risk Assessment
Engineering Modelling and Problem Fluid and Particle Mechanics Chemical Thermodynamics Transport Phenomena
Solving Process Experimentation Process Systems Analysis Process and Control System Synthesis
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Chemistry – Structure and Unit Operations Net Shape Manufacturing
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Reactions Reaction Engineering Chemical Engineering Placement
Physical and Surface Chemistry Process Modelling and Dynamics Advanced Engineering Laboratory
Differential Equations
Techniques
Engineering Thermodynamics Calculus and Linear Algebra II Polymer Engineering
Environmental Performance of
Chemistry – Energetics and Principles of Biological Engineering Materials Selection Materials
Reactivity Science and Engineering of Metals Advanced Manufacturing
Electives Biomaterials: Materials in Medicine
Chemical Engineering Design Project
Engineering Grand Challenges
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Metallurgical engineers find out more about this option. vacation work to enable you to
play a key role in ensuring the The dual major in Chemical and obtain practical experience in
sustainability of our modern Metallurgical Engineering provides the sector before you graduate,
society. Almost everything in you with the best of both worlds and scholarships to help pay
our material world, even our – a broad education in chemical tuition fees. This is a truly
major energy sources, is derived engineering combined with more international profession with a
from minerals or from recycled specialist metallurgy courses. choice of employment and lifestyle
materials. opportunities throughout Australia
It is the role of the metallurgical Careers and overseas.
engineer to develop, design and You will find employment in
operate processes that transform a wide range of companies
these low value raw materials into and employment prospects
useful, high value mineral and are excellent. Positions for
What is Chemical metal products. metallurgical engineers are
and Metallurgical If you are looking for an available in production operations,
Engineering? interesting career that offers engineering design, consultancies,
This program combines studies variety, hands-on problem laboratories, marketing, finance
in chemical engineering with solving, major high-tech projects, and commerce, and in research
additional specialist study and high salaries with prospects for and development. The industry
project work in metallurgical international travel, you should provides generous, well-paid
engineering.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Years 4 and 5

Engineering Design Process Principles Heat and Mass Transfer Process and Control System
Engineering Modelling and Problem Fluid and Particle Mechanics Chemical Thermodynamics Synthesis
Solving Process Experimentation Process Systems Analysis Transport Phenomena
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Chemistry – Structure and Reaction Engineering Flotation
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Reactions Process Modelling and Dynamics Aqueous Solution Processing and
Differential Equations Physical and Surface Chemistry Pyrometallurgy Electrometallurgy
Engineering Thermodynamics Calculus and Linear Algebra II Mineralogy and Comminution Chemical Engineering Placement
Chemistry – Energetics and Physical and Chemical Processing Mineral Processing II Advanced Metallurgy Project
Reactivity of Minerals Engineering Grand Challenges
Electives Elective Impact and Risk for Minerals
Processing
Metallurgical Engineering Design
Project

PROFILE

KAT TATTERSALL
Bachelor of Engineering
(Chemical and Materials)
“I love the hands-on practicals in every course
because it allows us to fully understand the
concepts and the limitations of scientific
ideas discussed in lectures.”
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CIVIL
planning, design, construction effects can be measured, and consultant civil engineers are
and maintenance of the facilities how buildings of all kinds can engaged to plan, design, manage
that contribute to our modern way resist loads. You can study in the and supervise works. They
of life. areas of structural engineering, provide expert services to clients,
They engineer buildings, hydraulic engineering, advising financially and technically
bridges, roads, harbours, dams, transportation engineering, and undertaking the planning,
airports, coastal protection, geomechanics, hydrology, coordination and technology of
water supply and public health, construction, coastal engineering projects, often from first concepts
producing efficient facilities that and economics. through to completion.
are aesthetically pleasing and In the public sector, the
satisfy the needs of society. Careers state and federal government
Civil engineers understand Civil engineers mostly work in departments and authorities
the way in which natural private industry, federal, state responsible for railways, roads,
What is Civil Engineering? phenomena behave, meeting and local government, consulting ports, airports, housing and
Civil engineering is for people both environmental and technical engineering firms, construction construction, all employ civil
– providing for their needs by challenges relating to areas companies, mining companies engineers. City councils and
planning and constructing the such as how water flows, how and research establishments in regional shires/counties also need
environments in which they live. waves break, how rivers can be Australia and overseas. the services of civil engineers.
Civil engineers are experts in controlled, how rainfall and wind Within the private sector,

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Environmental Issues, Monitoring Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers Civil Design
Engineering Modelling and Problem and Assessment Catchment Hydraulics: Open Civil Engineering Management
Solving Catchment Hydrology Channel Flow and Design Electives
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics Geotechnical Engineering
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Structural Mechanics Structural Analysis
Differential Equations Introduction to Structural Design Structural Design
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Reinforced Concrete Structures and Transportation Systems Engineering
Dynamics Concrete Technology Electives
Electives Traffic Flow Theory and Analysis
Calculus and Linear Algebra II
Analysis of Engineering and
Scientific Data

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

systems engineering skills systems engineering courses and building of future sustainable
necessary to design and build that equip you with the systems cities and regions – this includes
tomorrow’s integrated, multi- skills to approach to complex, developing sustainable buildings
centred sustainable cities. multidisciplinary problems. and precincts, creating energy-
New technologies and efficient rapid transit systems and
engineering solutions are Careers providing populations with water
required in both the developed In the coming decades the world and energy security as well as
and developing world for global will face immense challenges in solid waste solutions. Future cities
sustainable development. sustainably providing food, water, and their supporting regions will
Advanced economies have begun energy and materials for its rapidly require a systems approach to
to recognise the urgency of the growing and urbanising population design, build and manage their
problems and are developing while minimising the impacts complex, integrated forms.
new “sustainable infrastructure” of the associated waste and
What is Civil and research initiatives. pollution. Nations like Australia
Environmental The Civil and Environmental will have to re-engineer ageing
Engineering? specialisation consists of the and inappropriate infrastructure,
The Civil and Environmental major in Civil Engineering, in industries and patterns of
Engineering specialisation is common with all Civil Engineering urbanisation.
designed to equip qualified Civil programs, supplemented with Civil and Environmental
Engineers with the environmental a “spine” of environmental Engineers will lead the designing

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Environmental Issues, Monitoring Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers Civil Design
Engineering Modelling and Problem and Assessment Catchment Hydraulics: Open Civil Engineering Management
Solving Catchment Hydrology Channel Flow and Design Electives
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics Geotechnical Engineering Sustainable Built Environment
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Structural Mechanics Structural Analysis Ground Water and Surface Flow
Differential Equations Introduction to Structural Design Structural Design Modelling
Engineering Thermodynamics Reinforced Concrete Structures and Transportation Systems Engineering Industrial Wastewater and Solid
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Concrete Technology Electives Waste Management
Dynamics Traffic Flow Theory and Analysis
Electives Calculus and Linear Algebra II
Analysis of Engineering and
Scientific Data
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specialisation associated with civil spillways, tunnelling and mining.
engineering in Geomechanics, The Civil and Geotechnical
incorporating soil mechanics, Engineering dual major is
rock mechanics and engineering supported by a consortium of
geology. global companies. Students are
The Civil and Geotechnical taught by experts working in civil
specialisation consists of the and geotechnical engineering and
major in Civil Engineering, benefit from UQ’s close links with
which is taken common with these companies.
all civil engineering plans,
supplemented with additional Careers
specialist study and project work There is a high demand from Civil
in Geotechnical Engineering. and Geotechnical Engineering
What is Civil and This specialisation is designed to Consultants, Mining Companies,
Geotechnical Engineering? equip qualified civil engineers with and Civil and Mining Contractors,
The unprecedented infrastructure the skills to approach complex, and you can work in design,
development in Queensland, and multidisciplinary problems operation, management, research
Australia as a whole, is generating concerning earth materials and consulting in Australia and
huge demand for Civil Engineering including roads, landslides, piled overseas.
graduates. This includes building foundations, excavations,

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Environmental Issues, Monitoring Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers Mine Geotechnical Engineering
Earth Processes and Geological and Assessment Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Investigation and
Materials for Engineers Structural Mechanics Structural Analysis Testing
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Traffic Flow Theory and Analysis Mining Geomechanics Civil Design
Dynamics Calculus and Linear Algebra II Catchment Hydraulics Advanced Rock Mechanics
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Analysis of Engineering and Structural Design Civil Engineering Management
Engineering Modelling and Problem Scientific Data Transportation Systems Engineering
Solving Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics Hydrogeology
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Introduction to Structural Design
Differential Equations Reinforced Concrete Structures
Electives and Concrete Technology

PROFILE

ALICE NAUGHTON
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
and UQ Women in Engineering
Student Leader
“The big picture is that I want to be part of the
development of our ever-changing world. I
want to plan for the huge changes we are
starting to see: the increase in population,
the strain on resources, the development
in technology, the increase in urbanisation
and mega-cities, the rise in pollution. Based
on today’s plan, I hope to be part of the
development through structural design.”
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ELECTRICAL
including power generation and Careers sector. Many of our graduates
distribution, electrical installations Electrical engineers typically work establish their own companies
in major building and mining in one of the following fields: quite early in their careers, or are
projects, telecommunications – telecommunications working overseas.
infrastructure, aerospace and – signal and image processing
defence systems, medical imaging – robotics and intelligent systems
systems, industrial and scientific – computer systems engineering
instrumentation and control. – electric power generation
This major prepares you to transmission and distribution
work in innovative environments, – biomedical engineering
designing cutting-edge products including biomedical imaging
and solutions for the power, and signal processing for
information and communication biomedical applications.
What is Electrical industries. Strong emphasis is
Engineering? given to practical, hands-on Career opportunities are found
Electrical engineering is experience. in the telecommunications and
concerned with the design, You will complete team projects microwave industry, mining and
construction, operation and in the second and fourth year and transport sector, power generation
maintenance of electronics and an individual project in fourth year. and transmission industries and
electrical energy infrastructure, in the government and defence

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Year 4 and 5

Engineering Design
Introduction to Computer Systems Embedded Systems Design and Thesis Project
Engineering Modelling and Problem
Electromechanics and Electronics Interfacing Engineering Professional Practice in
Solving
Calculus and Linear Algebra II Signals, Systems and Control the Business Environment
Calculus and Linear Algebra I
Computer Systems Principles and Electrical Energy Conversion and Engineering Grand Challenges
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary
Programming Utilisation Electives
Differential Equations
Circuits, Signals and Systems Electronic Circuits Team project II
Introduction to Electrical Systems
Team Project I Fundamentals of Electromagnetic
Introduction to Software
Analysis of Ordinary Differential Fields and Waves
Engineering
Equations Electives
Electromagnetism and Modern
Probability Models for Engineering
Physics
and Science
Elective

ELECTRICAL AND BIOMEDICAL

New discoveries and foundation of preparatory courses engineering). You could also work
developments in biology and in engineering, mathematics, with models of physiological
medicine are occurring with biology and physics. This is function (such as a virtual heart),
greater frequency now than followed by more advanced and with prosthetics and implants
ever before. This has led to coursework and laboratory (such as cardiac pacemakers,
the rapid change and growth training, combining engineering defibrillators and artificial organs).
of biotechnology research and analysis and design techniques Employment opportunities
industry. Biomedical engineering with biology and physiology of include hospitals, biotechnology
bridges the gap between cells and organisms. companies, medical equipment
technology, medicine and biology. manufacturers, research
It integrates physical, chemical, Careers institutes, and government health
mathematical, and computational As a biomedical engineer, you departments.
sciences and engineering may be involved in the design,
What is Electrical and principles with the ultimate aim construction and development of
Biomedical Engineering? of improving healthcare through health and monitoring devices or
This program combines studies advances in technology. computers, diagnostic systems
in electrical engineering with The dual major in Electrical (such as CT, MRI and ultrasound),
additional specialist study and and Biomedical Engineering and therapeutic systems (such
project work in bioengineering. commences with a broad as surgical lasers and tissue

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Year 4 and 5

Engineering Design Introduction to Computer Systems Integrative Cell and Tissue Biology Thesis Project
Engineering Modelling and Problem Electromechanics and Electronics Embedded Systems Design and Image Processing and Computer
Solving Calculus and Linear Algebra II Interfacing Vision
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Computer Systems Principles and Signals, Systems and Control Team Project II
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Programming Electronic Circuits Medical Imaging
Differential Equations Circuits, Signals and Systems Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Professional Practice and the
Electromagnetism Team Project I Fields and Waves Business Environment
Introduction to Electrical Systems Analysis of Ordinary Differential Digital Signal Processing Advanced Medical Device
Introduction to Software Equations Medical and Industrial Engineering
Engineering Cells to Organisms Instrumentation Clinical Biomedical Signal
Electromagnetism and Modern Probability Models for Engineering Elective Processing
Physics and Science
Elective
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device, how to program that for engineering and information computer companies, state and
advanced operations and how to technology, in conjunction with federal government departments,
connect to other devices to work skills of a professional engineer. consulting companies, the
together. telecommunications industry,
Computer engineers build Careers manufacturing and resource
devices which everybody can Electrical engineers with in-depth industries.
recognise as a computer e.g., knowledge of computer systems You may be employed as
iPad or PC, but electrical and are needed in virtually any industry a designer of electronic and
computer engineers can also build where advanced electrical and computer hardware, or as
“hidden” or embedded computers electronic equipment is designed, a system integrator building
which control complicated upgraded or even maintained. equipment requiring computer
machinery, medical instruments, Electrical and Computer engineers control. You can also work as
cars, white goods, robots, are qualified to work within the a programmer, designing and
What is Electrical and communication equipment and mainstream computer industry implementing applications,
Computer Engineering? satellites. but also in most other areas of ranging from software for
Computer engineering spans You will graduate with electrical engineering. Career embedded microcontrollers to
hardware, software and systems knowledge in electrical opportunities exist with a range of the software used in information
– how to build a computer based engineering, computer employers, including multinational terminals.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 / Year 4 and 5

Electromagnetism and Modern Physics Programming in the Large Embedded Systems Design and Thesis Project
Engineering Design Introduction to Computer Systems Interfacing Advanced Embedded Systems
Engineering Modelling and Problem Electromechanics and Electronics Signals, Systems and Control Team Project II
Solving Calculus and Linear Algebra II Electronic Circuits Professional Practice and the
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Computer Systems Principles and Digital System Design Business Environment
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Programming Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Algorithms and Data Structures
Differential Equations Circuits, Signals and Systems Fields and Waves Concurrency: Theory and Practice
Introduction to Electrical Systems Team Project I Electives Electives
Introduction to Software Analysis of Ordinary Differential
Engineering Equations
Elective Probability Models for Engineering and
Science

PROFILE

JAMES MCGILL
Graduate Bachelor of
Engineering (Electrical &
Computer)
Google Australia
“Working at Google Australia, has provided
me with so many great opportunities. One
of the biggest highlights would have to be
travelling to San Francisco to work with
some incredibly bright people, and also
working in a building which has a slide
between levels 6 and 5!”
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MECHANICAL
manufacturing methods. individual career options. The educational institutions.
Mechanical engineers design principal topics in mechanical Employment opportunities in
and manufacture machinery engineering are fluid mechanics, Australia and overseas range
and equipment for all branches thermodynamics and heat from very large mining, refining,
of industry; design and operate transfer, solid mechanics, construction and manufacturing
power plants; and concern manufacturing, energy systems, companies to small companies
themselves with the economical dynamics and control. in which you might be the only
combustion of fuels, the engineer. Some graduates start
conversion of heat energy into Careers their own companies soon after
mechanical power and the use Mechanical engineers are they have gained the experience
of that power to perform useful employed in diverse industries required to become a Chartered
work. including the automotive, Professional Engineer (CPEng).
You will study core courses in aerospace, environmental,
What is Mechanical design, mathematics, modelling, medical, power generation and
Engineering? computing, management and building industries to name a few.
One of the broadest areas of engineering science. Electives Our graduates work in research,
engineering activity, mechanical in later years will give you an design and development, testing
engineering is concerned opportunity to study in greater and manufacturing, consulting
with machinery, power and depth the fields of interest for firms, government agencies and

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Calculus and Linear Algebra II Analysis of Ordinary Differential Introduction to Control Systems
Engineering Problem Solving Introduction to Engineering Design Equations Engineering Thesis
Calculus and Linear Algebra I and Manufacturing Mechanical Systems Design OR
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Machine Element Design Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations Professional Engineering Project
Differential Equations Intermediate Mechanical and Space Finite Element Method and Fracture OR
Engineering Thermodynamics Dynamics Mechanics Major Design Project
Introduction to Electrical Systems Structures and Materials Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Electives
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics Fluid Mechanics
Dynamics Engineering Analysis I Engineering Management and
Elective Communication
Analysis of Engineering and
Scientific Data

MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS

concerned with the selection, broad education in mechanical resources. Materials engineers are
processing and development of engineering combined with employed in large multinational
materials to design and make specialist skills in materials companies and small to
products. Materials – metals, engineering. medium enterprises, in research
alloys, ceramics, polymers and establishments, in public utilities
composites – give manufactured Careers and in consulting engineering
products their functional and As a fully qualified Mechanical firms.
aesthetic qualities. Materials Engineer, you will have the same Materials engineers are
engineers apply their knowledge employment opportunities as responsible for contributing to
of materials behaviour to optimise any mechanical engineer with advances such as the space
processing and improve the further possibilities as a materials shuttle and the jet aeroplane; the
properties of products. They are engineer. laptop computer and the iPod;
also involved in controlling the Materials engineers are artificial hips, contact lenses and
What is Mechanical and service behaviour of materials; employed in the materials the bionic ear; improved golf clubs
Materials Engineering? improving the performance of processing and manufacturing and tennis rackets; and levitating
The program combines studies machines and structures. industries, including the trains. Employment can be found
in mechanical engineering with The dual major in Mechanical automobile, whitegoods, steel, in biomedical, electronics, energy
additional specialist study in and Materials Engineering aluminium and polymer industries and heavy industries.
materials engineering. provides you with the best that create wealth and add value
Materials engineering is of both worlds – an excellent to Australia’s mineral and other

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Calculus and Algebra Analysis of Ordinary Differential Engineering Thesis
Engineering Problem Solving Structures and Materials Equations Introduction to Control
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Introduction to Engineering Design Analysis of Engineering and Nano-materials
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary and Manufacturing Scientific Data OR
Differential Equations Machine Element Design Finite Element Method and Fracture Bio-materials
Engineering Thermodynamics Intermediate Mechanical and Space Mechanics Net Shape Manufacturing
Introduction to Electrical Systems Dynamics Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Aerospace Materials
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Fluid Mechanics Engineering Management and Corrosion and Electrocheminstry
Dynamics Science and Engineering of Metals Communication Polymers
Elective Mechanical Systems Design
Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations
Fluid Dynamics
Materials Selection
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aviation industry. in this field must be adept at Careers
Aerospace engineering is incorporating technology from Because the degree program
concerned with the design, outside their immediate specialty. is based on the Mechanical
manufacture and operation of The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program you will be fully
aircraft, launch vehicles, satellites, Engineering specialisation includes qualified as a mechanical engineer
spacecraft and ground support the same compulsory courses and will have the same employment
facilities. It is a particularly as the Mechanical Engineering opportunities as mechanical
challenging discipline because of specialisation. All students study engineers.
the need for light-weight but highly aerospace propulsion, design and As a UQ Mechanical and
reliable aircraft and spacecraft. manufacturing and then specialise Aerospace Engineering graduate
Cutting-edge technology and in either the aeronautical or you will not only have generic skills
design are key in this field. space engineering stream to that give you an advantage in
Aerospace engineering projects obtain the dual major. You can traditional mechanical engineering
What is Mechanical and tend to be multidisciplinary in study topics such as flight roles, as the discipline increasingly
Aerospace Engineering? nature because of the scientific mechanics, aerospace materials, relies on high technology, but
This program combines studies content of many of the payloads space physics and astrophysics, will also have the specialised
in mechanical engineering with and the complex thermo- hypersonic aerodynamics and training that enables you to apply
additional specialist study and physical aspects of hypervelocity computational fluid dynamics. engineering and scientific techniques
project work in the aerospace and atmospheric flight. All workers to aerospace-based situations.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Calculus and Linear Algebra II Engineering Analysis II Introduction to Control Systems
Engineering Problem Solving Introduction to Engineering Design Analysis of Ordinary Differential Aerospace Propulsion
Calculus and Linear Algebra I and Manufacturing Equations Engineering Thesis
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Machine Element Design Aerospace Design and Manufacturing OR
Differential Equations Intermediate Mechanical and Space Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations Professional Engineering Project
Engineering Thermodynamics Dynamics Finite Element Method and Fracture OR
Introduction to Electrical Systems Structures and Materials Mechanics Major Design Project
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Aerospace Electives
Dynamics Engineering Analysis I Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Management and
Communication
Analysis of Engineering and
Scientific Data

PROFILE

RACHEL PURDIE
Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechanical) and UQ Women in
Engineering Student Leader
“One of the biggest highlights from my time
at UQ would be becoming a member of the
UQ Racing team, an extra-curricular activity
where a group of students completely
design, fabricate and test a formula
style vehicle. We then compete in an
international competition organised by
the Society of Automotive Engineers
against over 500 other University teams. I
have learnt so much while on the team
such as project management, system
integration, mechanical design, practical
manufacturing and even fabrication.
Using the skills that I have developed by
participating in the team I managed to win
the A R Munro Prize for Mechanical Design,
so it is already paying off!”
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MECHATRONIC
design and construct products analysis and design, engineering are often employed by product
and processes. Mechatronic mechanics, dynamics and developers and manufacturers,
engineering is one of the newest automatic control, signals and by the mining industry, by
branches of engineering with communication, and electrical the aerospace and defence
far-reaching applications in every hardware and computer software. sectors, and by the government
sector of society. The remaining courses can be and industry research groups.
The Mechatronic Engineering taken from any area of study Biomedical and biotechnology
program provides a broad-based on campus that will enhance companies are in increasing need
education in the basic principles your engineering degree (e.g., of mechatronics graduates.
of electrical, mechanical and commerce, business studies, Mechatronic engineers
computer engineering. In the first physics, mathematics or music) are needed wherever there
and second year, you will take or they can be further courses is potential for improvement
core courses from the Mechanical from the Mechatronic Engineering through the integration of
What is Mechatronic and Electrical Engineering degree program. computer and electrical hardware
Engineering? programs. with mechanical systems.
Mechatronic engineering is In the third and fourth year, Careers Opportunities also exist for you to
the integration of precision you will be required to take four Mechatronic engineers work in form your own company early in
mechanical engineering with courses that are specific to the multidisciplinary design teams your career.
electronics, computer systems, Mechatronics program along with in industry, manufacturing, and
and advanced controls to electives such as engineering research and development. They

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Introduction to Computer Systems Electromechanics and Electronics Mechatronic System Design
Engineering Modelling and Problem Calculus and Linear Algebra II Signals, Systems and Control Project II
Solving Structures and Materials Introduction to Control Systems Thesis/Design Project
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Circuits, Signals and Systems Machine Element Design Electives
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Analysis of Ordinary Differential Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations
Differential Equations Equations Advanced Control and Robotics
Engineering Thermodynamics Dynamics and Orbital Mechanics Sensors and Actuators
Introduction to Electrical Systems Mechatronic System Design Electives
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Project I
Dynamics Probability Models for Engineering
Elective and Science

SOFTWARE
of computer-based systems. You will complete team projects Australian graduates are well-
As society has become even in third and fourth year. Employers accepted internationally and able
more dependent on computers, strongly support this UQ approach to work overseas and expand
one of the biggest challenges to learning. their expertise.
is the creation of new software
necessary to make computers Careers
useful. Software engineers work in
Software engineering deals with large multinational companies,
the challenges associated with state and federal government
large-scale, high-quality software departments and agencies,
including size and complexity; as well as small, specialised
cooperation between developers, consulting companies. Some
clients and users; and evolution of our students have started
What is Software of software over time to maintain their own companies. Defence,
Engineering? its value. Software engineers use transport, games and security
Software engineering is the principles of computer science, are just a few of the areas
systematic approach to the engineering, design, management, where software engineers are
development, operation, psychology, sociology and other currently being recruited. Career
maintenance and retirement of disciplines to design and manage opportunities for software
software; the controlling element large software systems. engineers are excellent and

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4/Year 4 and 5

Engineering Design Introduction to Computer Systems The Software Process Thesis Project
Engineering Modelling and Problem Programming in the Large Human-Computer Interaction Professional Practice and the
Solving Algorithms and Data Structures Team Project I Business Environment
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Introduction to Information Systems Electives Team Project II
Discrete Mathematics Computer Systems Principles and Electives
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Programming
Differential Equations Design Computing Studio 2 -
Introduction to Electrical Systems Testing and Evaluation
Introduction to Software Probability Models and Data
Engineering Analysis for Engineering
Elective
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MINING
covers all phases of mining excavation engineering, ventilation extracted. Some mining engineers
operations, from exploration and or mining systems. choose to specialise in operations
discovery, through feasibility, Mining engineering students while others, such as technical
development, production, have access to a wide range of specialists and senior managers,
processing and marketing, to scholarships and often take up move to the major cities where
final site rehabilitation. Mining well-paid, industry-based vacation head offices tend to be located.
engineers assess whether a work throughout their study. You will have a range of
new mineral discovery is of employment options in the
sufficient size and quality to Careers mining industry, such as
warrant the costs of extraction, Employment prospects for engineering, operations, sales
transportation and marketing. UQ mining engineers are and management. Mining
The mining industry is highly excellent with recent graduates engineers often work for
mechanised, highly automated commanding starting salaries international companies, leading
What is Mining and capital-intensive, and uses in excess of $90,000. Most to opportunities for overseas travel
Engineering? the most sophisticated technology mining engineers are employed and employment.
Mining engineering is concerned available. Some mining by mining companies, initially at
with the extraction of valuable engineers choose to specialise the mines where minerals such
minerals from the ground for in engineering sciences, such as as gold, silver, copper, lead,
processing and utilisation. It rock mechanics, mine planning, zinc, uranium ores, and coal are

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Introduction to Mining Resource Estimation Mine Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering Modelling and Problem Resource Geology and Mine Mining Geomechanics Mine Management
Solving Surveying Mining Systems Mining Research Project I
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Soil Mechanics Mine Ventilation Mining Research Project II
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Structural Mechanics in Mining Mine Planning Hard Rock Mine Design and
Differential Equations Physical and Chemical Processing Rock Breakage Feasibility
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and of Minerals Electives Coal Mine Design and Feasibility
Dynamics Fluid Mechanics Electives
Earth Processes and Geological Calculus and Linear Algebra II
Materials for Engineers Analysis of Engineering and
Electives Scientific Data
Elective

MINING AND GEOTECHNICAL

This includes specialisation The Mining and Geotechnical
associated with mining Engineering major is supported
engineering in Geomechanics, by a consortium of global
incorporating soil mechanics, companies. You will be taught by
rock mechanics and engineering experts working in mining and
geology. geotechnical engineering and
The Mining and Geotechnical benefit from UQ’s close links with
specialisation consists of the these companies
major in Mining Engineering,
which is taken in common with Careers
all mining engineering plans, There is a high demand from
supplemented with additional Mining and Geotechnical
specialist study and project work Engineering Consultants, Mining
What is Mining in Geotechnical Engineering. The Companies, and Civil and Mining
and Geotechnical program is designed to equip Contractors, and you can work in
Engineering? you with the skills to approach design, operation, management,
The unprecedented mining and complex, multidisciplinary research and consulting in
infrastructure development in problems concerning earth Australia and overseas.
Queensland, and Australia as a materials – including roads,
whole, is generating huge demand excavations, spillways, tunnelling
for Mining Engineering graduates. and mining.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Engineering Design Calculus and Linear Algebra II Geotechnical Investigation and Mine Geotechnical Engineering
Earth Processes and Geological Fluid Mechanics Testing Mining Research Project
Materials for Engineers Introduction to Mining Resource Estimation Hard Rock Mine Design and
Engineering Mechanics: Statics Structural Mechanics for Mining Mining Geomechanics Feasibility
and Dynamics Analysis of Engineering and Mining Systems Coal Mine Strata Control
Calculus and Linear Algebra I Scientific Data Hydrogeology Advanced Rock Mechanics
Engineering Modelling and Problem Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics Mine Planning Mine Management
Solving Structural Geology Mine Ventilation Coal Mine Design and Feasibility
Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Resource Geology and Mine Rock Breakage
Differential Equations Surveying
Electives Physical and Chemical Processing
of Minerals
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WHAT TO KNOW
WHEN STARTING
UNIVERSITY
High school prepares students for the next step towards their career, in whatever area
or path that may be. If you are considering studying engineering at university, we’ve
asked some of our current students to share what they wished they knew in high
school, in order to help you make the transition to university easier and get the most
out of your studies, now and in the future.

Aaron Low Elisheba Radke Julian Tonino

BE Civil and Geotechnical BE Chemical and Metallurgical BE Civil
Second Year student Third Year student Third Year student
Things I wished I knew in high School… Things I wished I knew in high school… Things I wished I knew in high school…
Hold onto your notes! In Semester 1 of Every student has different strengths and Learn your fundamentals. The fundamentals I
first year I had to revise my integration and learning paces. I’ve found there really isn’t learnt in Chemistry, Physics and Maths B and
derivation rules as university notes just looked only one way to do an engineering degree. C like algebra, calculus and trigonometry, I
too complicated. My old notebook from back Sometimes it just takes a few years after have never lost and will use every day for the
in high school was the best resource available graduation before you know what you want to rest of my life.
to me at that time. do, or are in the headspace for intense study. Develop an understanding of University and
There are many scholarships available to all Consider bridging courses, night classes or what you think you might want to do. I didn’t
types of students. Sites like UQ’s scholarship other degrees as a pathway to engineering. really understand Circuits, but that’s ok as
page for future students are very well Science and engineering are different. In I’ve pursued Civil Engineering, not Electrical
structured, however, you need to actively apply high school I loved applications of chemistry, Engineering where this has more relevance
for university scholarship before the start of first but I had no idea until I was well into my and I’d have to fully understand and enjoy this
semester. first year that this actually existed as a subject.
Explore your options. I was a part of the specialisation in Metallurgical Engineering. You
Students for the Future program which gave will be exposed to many different areas of
me a head start in making a decision to study engineering in first year before deciding on an
engineering. Many events and opportunities area to specialise in.
like this are available during high school if
you’re interested.
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CONCURRENT DIPLOMAS
Once you are enrolled at UQ, you
may decide to undertake a Diploma
in either Music Performance,
Languages, or Global Studies at
the same time as you complete your
bachelor degree.
At UQ, you can now study one of three undergraduate
diplomas concurrently with your bachelor degree. You
may complete it over an accelerated period, or spread the
load across the duration of your degree.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE
If you love music, this is the diploma for you – no matter
what your main academic interest. Discover the world of
ensembles as you participate in ensemble rehearsals and
performances. Develop excellence in rhythmic accuracy
and pitch discrimination, acquire a full dynamic range,
and develop musical style and vitality through a variety
of rehearsal techniques employed by each ensemble
director. Indulge your passion for music!

LANGUAGES
If you are keen to learn a new language, whether for
personal interest or to enhance your career prospects
in the global economy, you can study the Diploma in
Languages. This diploma will suit you if you studied
a language at high school and want to maintain your
proficiency. It will also suit you if you have never studied
a foreign language – you don’t need any prior experience.
The diploma is available in Chinese, Classical languages,
French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian
and Spanish.

GLOBAL ISSUES
The Diploma in Global Issues will appeal to you if you
wish to pursue a career in an area where having a global
perspective on the environment, economics, politics, and
social change will be of advantage. In this program, you
will learn how individuals, societies and countries are all
interconnected. One exciting feature is the opportunity to
make the most of UQ’s extensive international connections
through study at one of our partner universities.

How to enrol in a concurrent diploma

If you are interested in the Diploma in Music Performance
or the Diploma in Languages, you can apply for these
programs directly to UQ once QTAC offers you a UQ place.
If you wish to do the Diploma in Global Issues, you will
need to complete one year (#16 units) of undergraduate
studies before applying.
To find out more about undergraduate diplomas,
please contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
[Link]/study
Email hass@[Link]
Phone 07 3365 1333
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DUAL DEGREE
PROGRAMS
Dual degree programs enable you to study for two degrees at
the same time.
A dual degree program gives you the Engineering (Honours) / Engineering (Honours) / Information
flexibility to study two areas of interest Biotechnology (BE (Hons) / Technology (BE(Hons) / BInfTech)
at once. The additional knowledge and BBiotech (Hons)) Program duration: 5.5 years
skills gained give you a competitive Program duration: 5.5 years Ideal if you wish to combine the theory and
edge in the workplace and significantly By combining these degrees you will be practice of modern comput­ing with another
broaden your career possibilities. Dual provided with an ideal combination of skills field in engineering. This program is available
programs can also be completed more for the production side of modern bio­ with some dual and extended majors,
quickly than two separate degrees. technology. This program is available with and all single majors except Software
Applicants for UQ dual programs must the BE (Chemical Engineering) and BBiotech Engineering.
satisfy prerequisites and entry score (Process Technology) only.
Engineering (Honours) / Science
requirements for both programs. You Engineering (Honours) / Business (BE(Hons) / BSc)
apply through normal QTAC application Management (BE (Hons) / BBusMan) Program duration: 5 years
procedures. Program duration: 5.5 years Engineering and science are complemen­tary
Once you have been offered a place in a By combining these two areas of study, you areas of study. Engineering considers the
program, you may then apply to the faculty will attain not only a high level of engineering practical and useful applications of scientific
for permission to enrol in the two programs proficiency but also gain additional valuable knowl­edge. Science is about understanding
making up the dual degree program. The knowledge and skills to assist in effective the natural and physical world. This dual
Enrolment Pack sent with an offer provides and successful busi­ness management. degree provides you with an extended
details about this process. science base for engineer­ing if you are
In some programs you can choose to Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
interested in knowing more about science
undertake additional courses in some years (BE(Hons) / BCom)
and mathematics underpinning engineering.
to finish the program in five rather than five Program duration: 5.5 years This program is avail­able with all engineering
and a half years. By combining these two areas of study in majors. Popular fields of study in the BSc for
a dual degree, you will be given a focused dual degree students include mathematics,
Engineering (Honours) / Arts (BE
background in commerce, along with physics and chemistry.
(Hons) / BA)
specific practical and theoretical
Program duration: 5.5 years un­derstandings relevant to your chosen
This program allows combinations of field in engineering. * Note: All dual programs are available with
the humanities and engineering. It is an all single majors unless otherwise indicated.
excellent plan if you wish to combine Engineering (Honours) / Economics Engineering dual or extended majors are only
languages, cultural studies and the (BE(Hons) / BEcon) available within the Bachelor of Engineering
behav­ioural sciences. Program duration: 5.5 years (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering
An excellent combination if you want an (Honours)/Bachelor of Science or (for some
option of working in business or government majors) with the Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology.
interfacing with engineering and technology-
based industry.
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SCHOLARSHIPS You can apply for scholarships valued at

up to $3000 for the UQ Summer Research
program and up to $1000 for the UQ Winter
Research Program.

UQ offers a range of scholarship Scholarships for overseas study

An overseas study experience is a great
options to make university study more way to build global networks, increase

affordable. Check out what you may be

employability, learn a new language, and
experience a new culture. Through UQ

eligible for before you start. Abroad, UQ’s student exchange program,
you can study overseas for a semester or
a year on exchange while gaining credit
towards your UQ degree. Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS Field of study scholarships
valued at up to $3000 are available to help
Thanks to generous financial support from with travel and other costs.
UQ scholarships are awarded to
industry partners and University donors, UQ
recognise academic excellence
is able to offer a wide range of scholarships
combined with outstanding leadership; Global experiences and
across most study areas. In general, you
to assist students from families professional development
must complete at least one year of study
experiencing significant financial UQ is committed to providing opportunities
before you can apply, although some
hardship; to support elite athletes; to help for you to realise your aspirations, become
faculties do offer entry scholarships for
offset the costs of overseas study; and a leader in your chosen field, and make a
commencing students.
to aid students wishing to gain valuable positive impact on society. UQ Advantage
research experience. Scholarships for Women in Grants of up to $1000 can provide financial
Scholarships are not only funded by the Engineering assistance to support your participation in
University, but are also generously supported professional development and co-curricular
If you are a prospective female student activities such as internships, volunteering,
by industry partners, private donors and the applying to study Engineering at UQ, you
government. short-term study programs, conference
may be eligible for a specific first year presentations and more.
women in engineering scholarship. The
Academic scholarships Parsons Brinckerhoff Scholarship, valued at Sporting scholarships
Academic scholarships aim to reward very high- $5000 for one year, is offered to encourage
achieving school leavers who, in their senior If you play sport at an elite level, the following
and support female students who have
years, have also demonstrated outstanding scholarships are available:
been educationally disadvantaged as a
community service and/or significant leadership – UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship,
result of their financial circumstances and/
potential. Three categories are offered: UQ valued at $6000 for one year
or geographic isolation. Also on offer is the
Vice-Chancellor’s, UQ Excellence and UQ – Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship, valued
Leeanne Bond Scholarship, valued at $5000
Merit. Applications open in August and at $6000 a year for up to three years.
for one year, which is offered to encourage
close on 31 October each year. Sporting scholarship recipients also receive
and support a female student undertaking
free access to the University’s sporting
the first year of an engineering dual program
Equity scholarships with business or economics.
facilities and services.
UQ is keen to support students from Apply online by 31 October each year via
financially disadvantaged backgrounds to Scholarships for Indigenous the UQ Sport website.
realise their tertiary study aspirations. students If you have represented at open, national
More than 100 UQ-Link Access or international level in your chosen sport,
There are many scholarships for Aboriginal you can apply for the UQ Sport Scholarship
Scholarships, valued at $12,000 over and Torres Strait Islander students.
four years, are awarded each year to Ambassador Program, worth $1500 per
Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS) year.
commencing students who demonstrate provide a one-off payment of more than
significant financial hardship. If you wish to $4700 to assist with the costs of starting Please visit [Link]/scholarships
be considered for one of these scholarships, university (please note that preference is for more detailed information on any of
you should complete the Financial Hardship given to commencing students who have to the above as well as other scholarship
section of QTAC’s Educational Access relocate). IAS recipients may also be eligible opportunities available at UQ.
Scheme when submitting your QTAC for other Commonwealth-funded Indigenous
application. Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office
Scholarships. [Link]/study/scholarships
Email ugscholarships@[Link]
Centrelink scholarships Undergraduate research Phone 07 3365 7113
If you receive a study support payment such scholarships
UQ Abroad
as Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, you may UQ’s Summer and Winter Research [Link]/uqabroad
be able to access the Student Start-Up Programs provide an opportunity to gain
Scholarship through Centrelink. Relocation UQ Sport
research experience working alongside
Scholarships are also available to regional/ [Link]
some of UQ’s most talented researchers. Phone 07 3365 6243
remote students needing to relocate from Projects are available in most disciplines
home to attend university: contact Centrelink for six-10 weeks over the summer break
at [Link] for more and four-six weeks over the winter break.
information.
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RWH HAWKEN
SCHOLARS
The Hawken Scholars Program welcomes, supports and
gives special opportunities to the Faculty of Engineering,
Architecture and Information Technology’s best and
brightest students.
The program emulates the vision of Program requirements How to apply
Professor RWH Hawken (a founding The program is only available to an eligible High-achieving students who enrol in an
Professor of Civil Engineering at UQ) student while they are enrolled full-time Engineering, Architecture, Multimedia
who believed that the complete student in one of the following degree programs: Design, or Information Technology degree
should have an education that takes in a – Bachelor of Architectural Design and receive a UQ Vice-Chancellor’s or
combination of wide-ranging and cultural – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) UQ Excellence Scholarship automatically
insights, coupled with academic excellence. – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) dual become a Hawken Scholar for the first
It encourages academically gifted scholars degrees including the integrated (calendar) year of their enrolment.
in selected faculty course work degrees in – Bachelor and Master of Engineering, You must apply for a UQ Excellence
engineering, architecture and information – Bachelor of Information Technology Scholarship through the Undergraduate
technology to aspire to take their degree to – Bachelor of Information Technology dual Scholarships and Prizes Office at
the highest possible level. degrees [Link]/study/scholarships.
The Hawken Scholars Program – Bachelor of Multimedia Design. If you then enrol in one of the above
membership is open to fulltime students undergraduate degrees you will be invited to
who are high academic achievers and enter the RWH Hawken Scholars program.
comprise the top five per cent of academic
More information:
performance (as measured by Grade Point
[Link]/hawken-scholars
Average) in the faculty’s course work student
cohort.
The program provides Hawken Scholars
with enhanced academic, industry and
cultural experiences. Through exposing this
ROGER WILLIAM HERCULES HAWKEN (1878-1947) was the
motivated and elite group of the faculty’s first Professor and lecturer in Civil Engineering at The University of
top 200 students to new networks and Queensland. Professor Hawken played a leading role in the formation
opportunities, we aim to further develop of Engineers Australia in 1919 and worked on many major projects
their skills, knowledge and experiences, in including Brisbane’s Story Bridge. He was an inspiring member of
The University of Queensland academic staff for more than 35 years.
preparation for long-term leadership positions.
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
Admission requirements UQ OP Guarantee a tertiary-level course before you start
To gain admission to undergraduate If you achieve an OP score in the range university. While still in Year 12, you can
programs, you must satisfy prerequisites and of 1-5 (or entry rank equivalent) and have complete a university course, attend
have a sufficient entry score (OP/IB/Rank). completed required prerequisite subjects, lectures and tutorials, and access UQ
But there are alternative pathways for you are guaranteed a place in the majority of facilities. Once you pass the course, you
entry if you do not meet the requirements, UQ’s undergraduate programs, regardless of may get credit towards a UQ program and
and you can upgrade your score. the published program cut-offs. See www. can also boost your university entry rank
[Link]/study/?page=194794. through the Bonus Rank Scheme: see
Prerequisites [Link]/esp.
English language requirements The Young Scholars Program is another
Subject prerequisites are the Queensland opportunity to discover, learn and engage
If you are from a non-English speaking
Year 12 subjects required for individual with UQ’s academic community and like-
background, you will need to provide
programs. You may also gain admission minded students from across Queensland.
evidence of English proficiency. You can
to programs with subject equivalents from See [Link]/youngscholars.
do this by passing Queensland Year 12
interstate or overseas schooling, selected
English (or interstate equivalent), or by other
bridging programs, or tertiary studies. Some How to apply
means detailed in the Entry Options booklet
programs have additional prerequisites, e.g., You can apply for admission to undergraduate
available at: [Link]/study/docs/
the Undergraduate Medicine and Health programs at UQ through the Queensland
domestic/[Link].
Sciences Admission Test (UMAT). Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Alternative entry Check the QTAC Guide for details on how
Entry scores If you did not complete Year 12, did not to apply and what entry requirements you
Entry scores include Overall Positions (OP) achieve a high enough entry score for need. Free copies are given to all current
and entry ranks. Eligible applicants are your preferred program, or are a mature- Queensland Year 12 students and some
selected for admission to a program in order aged applicant, there are alternative entry interstate schools. You can also buy a copy
of merit based on entry scores. Those with pathways to UQ. Contact UQ Admissions from some newsagents or through QTAC.
the highest entry score are selected first, for advice. Check the QTAC website for the 2015
and so on until the program quota is filled. application deadlines.
The minimum OP or rank required Improving an entry score (upgrading)
Current Year 12 students
for entry varies from year to year and is If you are not offered a place in your – lodge an application online via QTAC’s
determined once applications have been preferred program and want to improve your Twelve-to-Tertiary (TTT) web application
processed and places allocated. While it is entry score or meet subject prerequisites, service at [Link]
difficult to predict exactly what OP or rank you can accept an offer in a less competitive
program with fewer prerequisites and try International students studying
will be needed for entry to a program, you
to improve your entry score. This is called Year 12 in Australia
can use the previous year’s cut-off points as
upgrading. – visit [Link]/international-
a guide.
We recommend that you complete students/year-12-international-students
Current Queensland Year 12 students
one full year of bachelor degree study to for more information on application
receive an OP on the basis of their overall
upgrade to higher demand programs (such procedures and entry requirements
achievement at school in comparison with
other students. OPs are determined by the as dentistry or veterinary science) because Other prospective students
Queensland Studies Authority and range the entry ranks allocated to attempts – lodge an online application using QTAC’s
from 1 to 25, with 1 being the highest. totalling less than one full-time year are Apply-by-Web service at [Link]
All other applicants are allocated a capped. Depending on your academic
rank on a scale of 1-99, with 99 being the performance your new entry rank could be Enrolment
highest. This common ranking scale allows higher than your previous rank. Once you have been offered a place in a UQ
many different types of qualifications to be For more information on how to improve program, you can formally accept the offer
compared, such as: your entry score, contact UQ Admissions. by lodging a response with QTAC. You can
– the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank then enrol at UQ by using the UQ link from
(ATAR), which is used to calculate a rank Special entry programs QTAC’s Current Applicant online service.
for interstate Year 12 students If you are of Australian Aboriginal and/ The UQ enrolment website at
– the Combined Rank by QTAC, which or Torres Strait Islander descent, or have [Link]/startingatuq/ provides
is used to rank Australian International suffered financial hardship or severe information about the enrolment process to
Baccalaureate (IB) students (see page 92) disadvantage beyond your control that help you get started.
– Entry rank for non-school leavers has affected previously satisfactory results,
QTAC
(including previous Queensland Year 12 you may be eligible for special entry to UQ. [Link]
students who qualified for an OP) and Contact UQ Admissions for more information. Phone 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822)
OP-ineligible Year 12 school leavers UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme gives current UQ Admissions
based on previous secondary, tertiary, Year 12 high school students bonus points [Link]/study/admissions
bridging and preparatory studies, and/or towards their entry score for completing Email admissionsenquiries@[Link]
certain approved subjects or courses. Phone 07 3365 2203
work experience.
Contact UQ Admissions for more information. International Admissions Section
[Link]/international
Programs for high-school students Queensland Year 12 students
UQ’s Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) Phone (07) 3346 7376
is the perfect opportunity to test-drive Interstate Year 12 students
Phone 1800 671 980
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MONEY MATTERS
Budgeting skills will help you manage your new life...
FEES AND COSTS Student Services and Amenities
Fee (SSAF)
CENTRELINK
Course fees and student
STUDENT SERVICES
In 2011 the Australian Parliament passed
contributions legislation allowing universities and other The Australian Government’s Centrelink
higher education providers to charge a fee provides three income-support payments
When you study at University, at the start
for non-academic services such as sporting for Australian tertiary students: Youth
of each semester or teaching period (study
and recreation activities, employment and Allowance, Austudy, and ABSTUDY.
period) you are charged a fee for each
course in which you enrol. career advice, child care, financial advice, You can apply for these payments at any
Most undergraduate places at UQ are and food services. UQ levies the SSAF – Centrelink Customer Service Centre. Other
Commonwealth supported, i.e. funded which is capped at a maximum of $280 schemes include:
partly by the Australian Government for 2014 – according to whether you are – an interest-free advance loan for students,
(Commonwealth support) and partly by an internal or external student, or enrolled where you are paid part of your allowance
you (student contribution). You are eligible full-time or part-time. The fee is indexed as a lump-sum advance
for Commonwealth support if you are an annually. – the Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an SSAF – the Health Care Card, which enables
Australian permanent resident and have a [Link]/myadvisor/student-services- Commonwealth health concessions, such
Commonwealth supported place (CSP). and-amenities-fee as low-cost pharmaceuticals, under the
(International students pay full tuition fees.) Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
If you have a CSP, the amount you pay for Living costs – Fares Allowance
a course (your student contribution amount) As a university student, you will also need – Child Care Benefit (CCB) or Rebate (if you
depends on the fee band level of the course to consider other costs of living, especially have children in your care).
(see table below for 2014 fee bands). if you are living away from home for the Centrelink
As fees are charged according to the courses first time. These include accommodation, [Link]
you undertake, not the program in which you are books and study requirements, transport, Youth Allowance, Austudy, PES, Health Care
enrolled, it is not possible to publish a fixed fee and parking. Fortunately, a wide range of Card, CCB, Fares: Phone 132 490
for a program. “Indicative” annual fees (based assistance is available. ABSTUDY: Phone 1800 132 317
on average first-year enrolment patterns) are UQU, the student union, has a
listed on our Courses and Programs website secondhand bookshop at St Lucia, and
to help you plan your budget. provides many low-cost entertainment OTHER GOVERNMENT
Courses and Programs activities plus an employment service. ASSISTANCE
[Link]/study UQ’s Student Services offer help with
accommodation. HECS-HELP
Fees calculator And the Australian Government provides If you have a Commonwealth supported place,
To help you estimate your course fees for financial support for low-income earners, you may be eligible to receive HECS-HELP.
a study period, UQ has an online Fees as well as fee repayment options for most HECS-HELP is an Australian Government
Calculator, available on the Courses and students. loan scheme that allows an eligible
Programs website. UQU
Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian
The Fees Calculator shows individual [Link] visa holder in Australia to defer repayment
course fees and lets you add them to of all or part of their student contribution
UQ Student Services amount until their income meets a specific
a list to estimate the overall fee for your [Link]/student-services/
enrolment. Before you enrol, Academic accommodation
threshold. This means you do not have
Advisors can help you develop a study plan. to start repaying your HECS-HELP debt
until you earn above a certain income level
Fees calculator ($51,309 for the 2013-14 financial year).
[Link]/study (under What It Costs/UQ
Toolkit)
Loan repayments are then taken out of your
pay as additional tax. You need to supply
your tax file number if you wish to obtain a
2014* Student contribution bands and amounts HECS-HELP loan.

BAND AREA OF STUDY

ANNUAL* STUDENT SA-HELP
CONTRIBUTION
SA-HELP is a loan scheme that helps you
Accounting, Administration, Commerce, Dentistry, Economics, pay for all or part of the Student Services
3 $10,085
Law, Medicine, Tourism, Veterinary Science
and Amenities Fee (SSAF). If you use SA-
Agriculture, Allied Health, Built Environment, Computing, HELP, the amount will be added to your
2 Engineering, Mathematics, Other Health, Science, Statistics, $8613
accumulated HELP debt. You can take out
Surveying
a SA-HELP loan even if you do not wish to
Behavioural Science, Clinical Psychology, Education, Foreign take out any other HELP loan. You require a
1 Languages, Humanities, Nursing, Social Studies, Visual and $6044
tax file number to obtain SA-HELP.
Performing Arts
* 2014 figures only, based on full-time (16-unit) workload: figures indexed annually HECS-HELP and SA-HELP information
[Link]
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WHAT DO WE MEAN?
You will hear a lot of new terms at University: here is an
explanation of some of them...
Bachelor degree Honours Postgraduate programs
A qualification awarded for the first level of At UQ, Honours may be awarded as a one- Programs studied after graduating from
study undertaken at university, generally year Bachelor Honours degree following undergraduate degrees which include
requiring three to five years of study. completion of a bachelor degree; or as a graduate certificates and diplomas, masters,
Course (formerly known as subject) four-year Bachelor Honours degree. Some and doctorates.
A component of study within a program, similar undergraduate programs allow eligible students Program (formerly known as course)
to a subject at school. Full-time students usually to transfer to a Bachelor Honours degree at a A sequence of study involving enrolment,
study four courses per semester. defined point in the Bachelor degree. study and graduation, normally awarded
Dual program International student with a qualification such as a bachelor
A combination of two UQ degree programs A student who is not an Australian citizen or degree, graduate diploma, or certificate.
undertaken at the same time (sometimes permanent resident, nor a New Zealand citizen, Program code
called dual, parallel, combined, or double and is enrolled or proposes to enrol at an A unique identifying number assigned by the
degrees). institution in Australia. Temporary residents of University to a program.
Australia are classified as international students.
Elective QTAC
A course that you can choose to study from Major Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
a set of options. Some UQ programs allow An area of specialised study within a program (QTAC), the central admissions body for
electives from outside your main area of of at least #12 units, e.g, History in Arts, which most Queensland undergraduate programs:
study, or from other programs. may be a formal requirement. Extended majors see [Link].
and dual majors are when the specialised study
Entry scores Semester
comprises a higher proportion of the degree.
Undergraduate students are given an entry The University teaching year is divided
score based on high school studies or other Minor into three semesters: Semester 1, Semester
post-secondary studies: OP for Queensland A small group of courses in a discipline. A 2, and Summer Semester. Most programs
Year 12s, Interstate Transfer Index (ITI) for minor is worth approximately half the value only require you to be enrolled in Semesters
Year 12s from other Australian states, and of a major. 1 and 2 each year.
Rank for all others. Once you complete the Overall Position (OP) Study Abroad (Exchange to UQ)
equivalent of one full-time year of tertiary Overall Positions, or OPs, provide a State- A program where students enrolled at an
study (Bachelor level or higher), your OP wide rank order of students from 1-25 (1 overseas university study at UQ for one
or ranking is converted to a rank based on highest), based on achievement in Authority or two semesters as part of their home
Grade Point Average (GPA). subjects studied for the Queensland Senior university degrees.
Faculty Certificate. Your OP shows how well you
Undergraduate programs
A major organisational unit within UQ, with have performed in your senior studies when
compared with the performances of all other Usually refers to first-time university programs
responsibility for academic programs, e.g., including diplomas and bachelor degrees.
Faculty of Science. Faculties may have a OP-eligible students in Queensland.
Unit
number of sub-faculty academic units called Placements
Schools, e.g., School of ... The head of a A course requiring you to undertake a period The value of a course (#). Most courses at
faculty is called an Executive Dean. of practical, work-related experience, usually UQ are worth two units but some are higher.

Grade Point Average (GPA) at an organisation external to the University, UQ Abroad (Exchange from UQ)

The average grade of your results, weighted designed to enable you to practise the skills A program where students enrolled at UQ
by the unit value of each course. GPA is of the profession in a real-life setting. may be eligible to study in another country
determined on a semester basis and ranges under UQ’s student exchange program.
from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). UQ Terminology
[Link]/study/[Link]
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
You are an International student Study Abroad and Incoming Department of Immigration and Border
if you are a: Exchange Protection (DIBP)
[Link]
– Temporary Resident (visa status) of If you are an international student currently
Australia enrolled at an accredited overseas university, Fee information
– Permanent Resident (visa status) of [Link]/international/fees
you may be eligible to study at UQ for one or
New Zealand, or two semesters under the Study Abroad or Fee calculator
– Resident or Citizen of any other country. [Link]/study/feecalculator
Incoming Exchange program. Credit gained
Eligibility for UQ study at UQ is usually transferred towards your Services for international students
degree at your home university, where you
For admission into undergraduate programs UQ’s Student Services can arrange to
will continue to pay your tuition fees.
at UQ, you must have: collect you from the airport, organise your
– completed recognised upper secondary More information orientation, and schedule your academic
or equivalent Year 12 studies to the [Link]/studyabroad
preparation sessions. International Student
required standard Advisors can help you quickly settle into
– satisfied individual program requirements Fees, charges and expenses
life as a UQ student and can also answer
(e.g., specific subject prerequisites, All international students applying to study your questions about health services,
auditions or interviews) in Australia must have a student visa and family matters, schooling or childcare,
– satisfied English language requirements. study full-time, on-campus. social events, and cultural or religious
If you do not meet these criteria, you Please consider expenses such as visa organisations.
might consider taking the Foundation Year and medical (pre-departure) fees, tuition
fees, general living expenses, return airfares, More information
bridging course offered by International [Link]/student-services/new2uq/
Education Services (IES) or English language and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) getting-started
training offered by the Institute of Continuing when you plan your budget.
and TESOL Education (ICTE). As a fee-paying student, you pay tuition Applying to UQ
fees based on the courses you undertake,
More information For instructions on how to apply to UQ
[Link]/international
regardless of the program in which you
and to download an application form, go
[Link] enrol.
to [Link]/international-students/
[Link]
application-instructions.

International Enquiries
Email (online enquiry form)

More than 11,000 international [Link]/international-students/enquire-

online

students from 142 countries Phone + 61 3 8676 7004 (outside Australia)

1800 671 980 (within Australia)

currently call UQ home.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
QTAC DURATION QLD 2014
DELIVERY QLD PAGE
CODE BACHELOR DEGREE IN LOCATION 2014 INTERSTATE PREREQUISITES
(YEARS) MODE 2014 OP NO
CSP (1) RANK INDEX

Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717001 Engineering (Honours) 4 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 10
Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

Engineering (Honours) Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717401 5.5 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 25
/ Arts Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

Engineering (Honours) / Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717501 5.5 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 25
Biotechnology (Honours) Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

Engineering (Honours) / Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717301 5.5 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 25
Business Management Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

Engineering (Honours) / Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717201 5.5 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 25
Commerce Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

Engineering (Honours) / Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717601 5.5 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 25
Economics Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

Engineering (Honours) / Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717701 5.5 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 25
Information Technology Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

Engineering (Honours) / Qld Year 12 or equivalent, English,

717101 5 Internal St Lucia 6 89 89.10 25
Science Maths B, plus Chemistry or Physics

1 - Commonwealth Supported Place

UQ CAMPUSES
UQ’s campuses are renowned as being among the most beautiful
and well-equipped in Australia.

UQ ST LUCIA
Situated on the Brisbane River just
seven kilometres from the central
business district, UQ St Lucia is one of
Australia’s most attractive campuses.
With its striking sandstone buildings and
beautiful parklands, it is the ideal setting
for both study and recreation. You can
find just about everything you need on-
site, including excellent sporting venues,
shops and cafés.

UQ GATTON UQ IPSWICH UQ HERSTON

UQ Gatton delivers excellence in UQ Ipswich provides a high-quality Herston is UQ’s core clinical health
agricultural and natural resource teaching and learning environment in a teaching and research site. The campus
sciences in a relaxed, friendly supportive, friendly campus community. is close to Brisbane city and is located
atmosphere. Just over an hour’s drive Students benefit from small classes held alongside the Royal Brisbane and
west of Brisbane, the campus offers a in purpose-designed teaching spaces and Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s
unique blend of recreational amenities, enjoy a range of support, amenities and Hospital. It’s proximinity to a major hospital
support services, modern teaching recreational services, including a bookshop, demonstrates UQ’s commitment to
facilities, state-of-the-art laboratories and cafés, sports court, oval and gym. UQ working closely with health professionals
historic buildings, along with the $100 Ipswich is also home to UQ College, an to deliver innovative and contemporary
million School of Veterinary Science. academic preparation centre. research and education programs.
 CONTACT DETAILS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Faculty of Engineering, Student Services-Accessibility
Architecture and Student Services
Information Technology Building 21D
Hawken Engineering Building The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072
Brisbane QLD 4072 AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA Phone (07) 3365 1704
Phone (07) 3365 4777 Fax (07) 3365 1702
Fax (07) 3365 4444 Email disability@[Link]
Email admin@[Link] Web [Link]/myadvisor/students-
Internet [Link] with-a-disability
If you have a disability, please contact a
UQ Admissions Disability Advisor in Student Services at the
JD Story Building start of semester to learn about the services
The University of Queensland and alternative academic arrangements
Brisbane Qld 4072 available to you as a UQ student.
AUSTRALIA
UQ publications
Phone (07) 3365 2203
Fax (07) 3365 2061 UQ Admissions holds several publications
Email admissionsenquiries@[Link] that can help you find out more about UQ
Web [Link]/study programs, campuses, student services,
admissions procedures and fees, including:
UQ International Admissions – UQ Guide: Australian Undergraduate
JD Story Building – UQ Guide: International.
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072 Campus tours
AUSTRALIA If you would like to experience UQ through
Phone (07) 3365 7941/ 1800 671 980 a hosted campus tour, please contact the
UQ School Liaison team (details below).
Fax (07) 3365 1794
Campus tours of UQ Ipswich and UQ
Email study@[Link]
Gatton are available all year round. UQ St
Web [Link]/international
Lucia tours are provided during Queensland
QTAC school holidays, and you can download a
self-guided discovery tour map for visits at
PO Box 1331 any other time.
Level 2, 33 Park Road, Milton
Phone (07) 3346 9649
Brisbane Qld 4064
Email [Link]@[Link]
AUSTRALIA
Web [Link]/schools/discovery-
Phone (07) 3858 1222/ 1300 467 822 tour or [Link]/campustours
Fax (07) 3367 1164
Email qtac@[Link]
Web [Link] In the event of any conflict arising from
information contained in this publication, the
Undergraduate Scholarships material approved by The University of Queensland
and Prizes Office Senate shall prevail.
Phone (07) 7 3365 7113
CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Fax (07) 3365 7559
Email ugscholarships@[Link]
Web [Link]/study/scholarships

KEY DATES
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) QTAC closing date
RNA Showgrounds Check website for details:
Saturday and Sunday, 19-20 July 2014 [Link]
UQ Open Day Semester 1, 2015
Cert no.
UQ St Lucia Classes commence
Monday, 2 March 2015
90583 PW 10K MAY13

Sunday, 3 August 2014

UQ Ipswich
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
UQ Gatton
Sunday, 17 August 2014