Students commencing study at UQ in 2008 will have a tough choice picking from the range of new programs on offer.
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science, which capitalises on UQ’s research-intensive environment, will be offered for the first time.
The new program aims to train future research scientists in the investigation of the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole body levels.
Also on offer at the undergraduate level will be the newly-amended Bachelor of Science.
With the intention of allowing more flexibility for students to change direction during their first year, the new program has fewer introductory courses and a reduction in the total number of majors.
UQ’s 2008 offerings also include some new study options for postgraduates.
It will be possible to study the Master of Business Administration (MBA), a world-class program, which covers the key areas of management practice, in one year instead of two.
The decision to condense the MBA into a one-year program was based on feedback from industry and students, and is in line with global trends.
MBA Director, Dr Polly Parker, said the UQ degree maintains its competitive edge by including the unique Leadership Effectiveness Program (LEP).
“The LEP supports and complements the academic program and uses innovative ideas and approaches to motive students to develop the skills they require to be successful after graduation,” Dr Parker said.
Graduate Certificates in Japanese Translation and Japanese Interpreting are also new additions to UQ's program selection list.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Japanese Translation and Interpreting, another addition, is a one-year, full-time coursework program.
For graduates wishing to train as exercise physiologists, UQ is offering the Master of Exercise Science.
This program takes two-and-a-half years to complete and provides students with specialist skills and knowledge in the prescription and programming of exercise, with extensive practical and professional experience within the health and fitness industry.
Dual degrees, of which UQ offers 95, are a cost effective and time efficient option for students wishing to study two programs simultaneously.
In 2008, for the first time, The University will allow the Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery to be undertaken as a dual degree program.
In combination, the dual degree graduates medical practitioners who have a broader knowledge of preventative healthcare and the healthcare system.
On December 18 UQ is holding an Options Evening where information on how to gain admission to your preferred degree, available scholarships and our full range of program options will be made available.
The event will be held on the St Lucia Campus from 4pm-7.30pm. To register visit www.uq.edu.au/study/options
More information is available at www.uq.edu.au/study
