Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery (BHlthSc/MBBS)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
6 Years full-time
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
96
Program code
2291
Faculty
Campus
St Lucia, Ipswich
Location
Ipswich, Herston, St Lucia, Teaching Hospitals
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery:
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT test, plus the Health Sciences subject pre-requisites: English, plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: Ipswich AUD$ 6190
Indicative annual fee: St Lucia AUD$ 6190
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
Enquiries for Australian students
Admissions Officer, School of Medicine
Email: admissions@som.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 5278
Duration
6 Years full-time
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
96
Program code
2291
Faculty
Campus
St Lucia, Ipswich
Location
Ipswich, Herston, St Lucia, Teaching Hospitals
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery:
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT test, plus the Health Sciences subject pre-requisites: English, plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 061818G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 23350
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery?
The Bachelor of Health Sciences/MBBS program is available to Year 12 applicants only. Domestic students apply for this program via QTAC as part of the School of Medicine's Year 12 MBBS Provisional Entry Sub Quota. International students apply to UQ International and QTAC.
The BHlthSc/MBBS dual degree combines training in preventive health and health management, with clinical medical studies.
This dynamic 6-year combination of degrees produces highly skilled medical graduates with a broader knowledge of disease prevention and a deeper understanding of the healthcare system.
The development of doctors, particularly General Practitioners, with a preventive health focus is seen as an important step in combating the epidemic of chronic disease in Australia caused by inactivity, poor nutrition and drug abuse. In addition to core studies in medicine, this program offers training in anatomy, physiology, psychology, health behavioral change, health promotion, population health, indigenous health and management.
What you can study
Courses
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery:
- Course list for the Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Course list for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Placement courses
All MBBS students are required to have a Blue Card (The Working with Children Check) issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian by first day of classes in Year 1 of the MBBS program. Students must also have a current Senior First Aid Certificate and provide evidence of immunisation. Further information can be obtained from the School of Medicine website: http://www.som.uq.edu.au
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 5 and 6, with entry based on grade point average.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT test, plus the Health Sciences subject pre-requisites: English, plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
Students may also opt to complete a clinical rotation overseas.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT test, plus the Health Sciences subject pre-requisites: English, plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Additional application requirements
The MBBS program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7 is required.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 061818G
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Academic advising
Domestic students may apply for the Year 12 MBBS Provisional Sub Quota entry to the BHlthSc/MBBS program via QTAC while in their final year of secondary school.
Please view the School of Medicine website for further information.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: Ipswich - AUD$ 6190
Indicative annual fee: St Lucia - AUD$ 6190
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 23350
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2010 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery
To complete the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course lists and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #96 from the BHlthSc and MBBS Lists, comprising -
a) #32 from the BHlthSc list comprising ¿
(i) #28 from part A; and
(ii) #4 of elective courses; and
(b) #64 under the MBBS list.
3.2 A student must complete #32 of the BHlthSc in the first 2 years of the dual program.
3.3 Unless a different intention appears in these rules, a student must comply with the program rules for both parts of the dual program.
3.4 A student must obtain a GPA of 5 in years 1 and 2 of the BHlthSc program to retain a place in the MBBS program.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Bachelors of Medicine/Surgery:
- Course list for the Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Course list for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
