International Postgraduate
UQ Guide 2014
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Speech
Pathology
Studies
This program equips graduate entry students with the theoretical knowledge, professional attributes, and clinical and research
skills necessary for professional careers in speech pathology. As well as providing an understanding of the principles of scientifc
principles, critical analysis and research design as applied in professional practice, the program includes clinical practicums that
focus on paediatric and adult assessment and rehabilitation. This program will provide you with a professional qualifcation as a
speech pathologist
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5228
002057M Six semesters: this
program starts in
summer semester and is
a full two years duration,
including a second
summer semester.
Summer (25
November
2013)
St Lucia
Internal $18,640 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing
7; speaking 8;
listening 7
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent in a feld (other than speech pathology) such as health; education; social,
biological or physical sciences; or humanities; with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4 on a
7-point scale. Entry is competitive based on GPA. You must also have completed pre-requisite courses in
statistics and a course in either linguistics, psychology, or physiology.
Quota: 10 international places, based on highest academic rank
Closing Date:
31 May 2013
Special note: You must provide proof of immunisation.***
Placements**: A six-week full-time block of clinical practice occurs at the beginning of the second year of this program and you will be placed according to your
previous clinical experiences. Overseas placements are not available. Apply frst aid certifcate (including CPR) and blue card required.
Additional cost: Senior First Aid Certifcate (including CPR) (approximately $155); Clinical uniform (approximately $25-$100)
Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Sports
Coaching
These programs offer practising sports coaches the opportunity to develop their professional practice and prepare them for the
world of high performance sport. You will be equipped with applied skills in leadership and management, as well as theoretical
and applied knowledge of the principles of science and practice; and will engage in work-based learning experiences that
promote and encourage analysis and critical refection on current coaching practices and contexts.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5447 N/A
(online
only)
Two semesters
(or P/T
equivalent)
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014),
Summer (25
November 2013)
Online $13,740 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
5446
Three
semesters
(or P/T
equivalent)
Admission requirements
For #16 program 5447: Approved four-year bachelor degree in a health related feld and relevant
coaching experience.
For #24 program 5446: Bachelor degree in relevant feld and relevant coaching experience; or an
approved degree in Sports Coaching.
Closing Date:
31 January 2014
(Semester 1); 30 June
2014 (Semester 2);
31 October 2013
(Summer)
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5444 Graduate Certifcate
5445 Graduate Diploma
Sports
Medicine
Designed to meet the demand for general practitioners to further develop their knowledge and skills in sports medicine, these
programs focus on a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to the prevention, assessment and management of sport and
exercise-related conditions. You will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for evidence-based practice in
sports medicine. Assessment projects are on topics of relevance to the individual practising clinician.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5420 N/A
(online
only)
Two semesters
(or P/T
equivalent)
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
External* $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Medical degree and two years relevant work experience in medicine.
Closing Date:
31 January 2014
(Semester 1); 30 June
2014 (Semester 2)
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5290 Graduate Certifcate
** Placements
You will be expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with
placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area. Every
effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of the UQ campus
but you can be expected to travel up to 60 minutes away. Students are generally
placed at Ipswich, Brisbane and the south-east corner of Queensland.
Blue card
Working with children check: see glossary on back inside cover. Schools
within the Faculty can help you obtain one upon arrival.
*** Immunisation
You must provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, including
Hepatitis B. See
r further details.
^ Indicative fee
Indicative fees are calculated on the basis of average frst-year, full-time
study patterns. Actual fees may vary according to your choice of majors and
electives and whether studying full-time or part-time.
* External study
If you are studying on a student visa you can not undertake this program on
campus at UQ on a full time basis; you can only study from your home country
and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.