International Postgraduate
UQ Guide 2014
41
Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Clinical
Dentistry
This program of full-time study and research within a specialist discipline provides you with the required qualifcation for
registration as a specialist within the discipline.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Doctorate
Fields of study:
Dento-maxillofacial radiology
• Orthodontics • Paediatric
dentistry
5404
058537K Six semesters 1 (mid-January
2014)
Herston
Internal $28,880 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing 7;
speaking 7; listening 7
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours I or IIA) or equivalent and minimum two years of graduate clinical
experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory and clinical skills
assessment (contact the School of Dentistry for further information). You must provide serological
evidence that you do not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV).
Quota: Up to two international students may be accepted in each discipline.
Closing Date:
30 April 2013
Special note: Due to limited places, offers will only be made after the closing date of April 30. Dental Board of Australia policy prevents dentists carrying blood-borne
viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the defnition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. You must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia
for the duration of the program. TB screening is also required in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations. You must complete an Apply frst aid certifcate
and schedule of immunisations*** prior to your studies and a CPR competency recertifcation course prior to the second and third years of the program.
Placements: Outplacement to hospitals such as the Royal Brisbane and Women’s, and Royal Children’s Hospitals, Brisbane Private Hospital, Queensland Health
facilities and external healthcare establishments in Brisbane will occur as part of the discipline training.
Additional costs: Annual CPR recertifcation (approximately $55); Dental Board registration (approximate total $2005 based on 2012 fees); Apply frst aid certifcate
including CPR (approximately $155); shortlisted applicants may undertake a clinical competency assessment as part of the selection process, an examination fee of
$3500 will be charged: successful applicants will have the fee deducted from their tuition fees; Digital SLR clinical camera ($3000-$4000)
Clinical
Exercise
Physiology
Accredited with Exercise and Sport Sciences Australia (ESSA)^^, the peak professional body for exercise and sports science
in Australia, this program prepares you for work as an exercise physiologist, a profession that focuses on the use of physical
activity and exercise to prevent and manage chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease (e.g., diabetes mellitis
and coronary heart disease), musculoskeletal injury (e.g., lower back pain) and neurological impairment (e.g., spinal cord injury,
brain injury).
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5518
061814A Three semesters (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing 7;
speaking 7; listening 7
5517
Five semesters 2 (28 July 2014)
Admission requirements
For #24 program 5518: Approved degree including successful completion of the following #2 unit
courses: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor
Control, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and one course from the Human Movement Studies feld.
For #40 program 5517: Approved award - any three-year degree including successful completion of
the following #2 unit courses: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Psychology.
Closing Date:
For #40 program: 30
November 2013; for
#24 program: 30 May
2014
Placements: Over 500 hours of supervised clinical practice: blue card required**.
^^Note: Re-accreditation of the program will be sought in 2015.
Clinical
Pharmacy
These programs provide you with knowledge, skills and abilities to practise effectively as a clinical pharmacy practitioner
involved in medicine use and pharmaceutical care. A major strength of these programs is the emphasis on clinical practice and
evidence-based medicine. You will attend one day of clinical placements per week in the frst two semesters of the program.
Please note that no applications will be accepted for 2014.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5146
026351G Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014) Pharmacy
Australia
Centre of
Excellence
(PACE) at
Woolloon-
gabba, and
Teaching
Hospitals
Internal $18,640 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing 7;
speaking 7; listening 7
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent; hold current registration as a pharmacist in Australia or overseas;
and have two years work experience as a pharmacist.
Quota: Five international places: offers will be made to the highest ranking applicants only after the closing
date. If your grade point average is below 5.5 on a 7-point scale you will not be considered.
Closing Date:
30 November 2013
Special note: You may undertake a clinical pharmacy research project and specialty clinical electives.
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5120 Graduate Diploma
Clinical
Telehealth
Designed to meet the increasing demand for and interest in telehealth among health professionals, this program focuses
on both the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical telehealth. You will gain a comprehensive knowledge of telehealth
approaches and clinical applications for their use. On completion, you will understand the considerations for setting up a
telehealth service and will have developed the necessary skills required to practise telehealth.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Graduate Certifcate
5555 N/A
(online
only)
One semester 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
Herston External* $13,200 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6
in each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in health related feld.
Further study options
Graduate Diploma or
Master of e-Healthcare
Closing Date:
See page 84