Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery (BHlthSc/MBBS)
Information valid for students commencing 2012
Duration
6 Years full-time
Commencing 2012
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2012)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
96
Program code
2291
Faculty
Teaching Location
Ipswich, Clinical Units, Teaching Hosps
Delivery mode
Internal
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT, plus Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. Previous study in Biology, Chemistry, Science 21, Health Education or Physical Education is strongly recommended.
Additional application information
Students may also opt to complete a clinical rotation overseas.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Admissions Officer, School of Medicine
Email: admissions@som.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 5343
Duration
6 Years full-time
Commencing 2012
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2012)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
96
Program code
2291
Faculty
Teaching Location
Ipswich, Clinical Units, Teaching Hosps
Delivery mode
Internal
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT, plus Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. Previous study in Biology, Chemistry, Science 21, Health Education or Physical Education is strongly recommended. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 061818G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the 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.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery?
UQ is investigating structural changes to the University's medical program, including the three dual MBBS programs. It is anticipated that these changes will come into effect from 2015.
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 and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
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, plus Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. Previous study in Biology, Chemistry, Science 21, Health Education or Physical Education is strongly recommended.
Additional application information
Students may also opt to complete a clinical rotation overseas.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT, plus Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. Previous study in Biology, Chemistry, Science 21, Health Education or Physical Education is strongly recommended. 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.
International students completing year 12 in Australia
International students may apply for the Year 12 School Leaver entry via UQ International and QTAC while in their final year of secondary school in Australia.
Entry Requirements: OP 1 (or equivalent) and UMAT or ISAT test, plus the Health Sciences subject pre-requisites: English, plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics.
Please view the School of Medicine website for further information.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 061818G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the 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.
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
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery
To complete the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Health Sciences/Medicine and Surgery, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
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 4.00 in years 1 and 2 of the BHlthSc program to retain a place in the MBBS program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
