2020 Postgraduate Programs Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Audiology Occupational Biostatistics Clinical Physiotherapy Clinical Exercise Physiology Psychology Counselling Dietetics Social Work Environmental Health Sciences Speech Epidemiology Sports Coaching Mental Health Health, Behavioural Sciences and Medicine

Contents Health at UQ Health at UQ 2 Postgraduate study 4 International students 5 The health industry employs the highest number of people of any industry in Australia. Applying to UQ 6 Careers in health continue to evolve with new technologies and discoveries, ensuring Money matters 8 there is a constant demand for health graduates from UQ. Postgraduate degrees Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies 9 Audiology Studies 10 Important for everybody At UQ: rehabilitation and psychology clinics, as Biostatistics 11 As individuals, good health is our greatest • many of our health educators are leading well as other healthcare centres. You will Clinical Dentistry 12 asset. As members of a global community, practitioners who combine teaching with graduate confident and ready to commence Clinical Exercise Physiology 13 access to the best possible health advice professional practice and research a dynamic career in your chosen field. and care is fundamental to our quality of life. • many of our health educators have Counselling 14 At the forefront of discovery Dietetics Studies 15 At UQ, we are committed to teaching received prestigious Australian teaching awards Our researchers translate discovery and Environmental Health Sciences 16 healthcare leaders of the future and innovation in health and medical care best Epidemiology 17 advanced understanding of: • many of our researchers have made practices that lead to life-changing benefits • how to promote and sustain good health internationally recognised discoveries for both individuals and whole populations. Medicine 18 • how to detect, prevent and manage the in their fields of expertise. Our research is intensive, world-leading, and Excellent Global Medicine (Skin Cancer) 19 chronic diseases that cause premature covers the full spectrum, from the molecular Mental Health 20 death and disability Learn with the best to the macro, and the lab bench to the job prospects leaders Mental Health Nursing 21 • how to build better healthcare services UQ is held in high regard for its excellence, community and beyond. UQ sets national The health industry Our medical graduates Advanced Nursing 22 and systems. diversity and inclusivity. At UQ, you will benchmarks for integrated health research employs the highest are improving the quality Nursing 23 This knowledge is coupled with the best by investing heavily in health and medical study alongside Queensland’s top students number of people of any of patient care and Nurse Practitioner 24 learning methods and support to educate research, and produces graduates who are and other high-achieving students from Australian industry public health globally Nursing Studies 25 the next generation of leaders in healthcare around Australia and the world. Many of our ready to lead healthcare of the future. Occupational Therapy Studies 26 provision and innovation. graduates go on to become leaders in their By comparison with the Group of Eight Clinical Pharmacy 27 field. Australia universities, and other local Learning universities, UQ has the strongest Practice 28 Pharmacy Practice 29 Our academic staff include award-winning Practical experience Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) results across the broad scope of Physiotherapy 30 lecturers who combine teaching with We focus on interprofessional education to health sciences. In 2018, UQ’s health and Physiotherapy Studies 31 internationally recognised research to make our graduates workplace-ready. Many behavioural sciences research achieved create a learning experience based on of our students undertake clinical (working Business Psychology 32 the top score of 5 (well above world innovation and excellence. with clients) or industry placements Clinical Psychology 33 standard) for clinical sciences, dentistry, within our network of local, national and #21 in the world #1 Organisational Psychology 34 human movement and sports science, international hospitals and healthcare Psychology (Master) 35 medical , nursing, nutrition and for Nursing* in Australasia partners. These include major hospitals and dietetics, pharmacology and pharmaceutical Psychology (Doctor) 36 private practices throughout Queensland, for Public Health** sciences, public health and health services, Psychological Practice 37 Australia and overseas. Some students social work and psychology. Public Health 38 also complete practical placements at UQ’s Social Work Studies 40 own dentistry, healthy ageing, nutrition, Speech Pathology Studies 41 Sports Coaching 42 Sports Medicine 43

“After working in a number of counselling programs, I wanted to further Research my knowledge and skills in that area in order to make a difference in Job-ready graduates Higher degrees by research 44 Most of our students undertake clinical the lives of others. Having completed other study at UQ, this was an easy Our research degrees 45 or industry placements with our network choice. Knowing that I would be entering a learning environment dedicated Health postgraduate research 46 of local, national and international to best practice in this amazing area of work was a big drawcard.” hospitals and healthcare partners Schools, research centres and institutes 48 Research leaders 50 Chris Why choose Health at UQ 52 Master of Counselling graduate, Australia UQ Health campuses and locations 53 * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 ** ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018

2 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 3 Postgraduate study Are you an international student?

Postgraduate qualifications provide you with specialised knowledge and a significant advantage to While a lot of information in this guide is relevant to you, certain further your career in health. Study at this level enables you to upgrade your qualifications, keep key information may be different for international students. up with the latest developments, change careers or enhance your promotion potential.

Coursework programs Coursework programs Study options You are an international student if you are a: advisers can help you quickly settle into UQ health postgraduate students benefit • not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand life as a UQ student and can also answer your questions about health services, family GRADUATE CERTIFICATE DOCTORATE from: • not an Australian Permanent Resident, or GC D matters, schooling or child care, social events, • a Temporary Resident (visa status) or • attending one of Australia’s leading and cultural or religious organisations. A short program that covers the Doctorates are coursework programs that universities for postgraduate study and Australia. future-students.uq.edu.au/student-support fundamentals of a particular discipline allow you to return to study to improve learning in an innovative teaching and your professional practice through Tuition fees and provides an alternative pathway research culture Accommodation to upgrade to the Graduate Diploma the application of research to current UQ has program-based fees for coursework • access to facilities at one of Australia’s There are plenty of options available to suit or Masters. The Graduate Certificate problems and issues. This qualification programs, meaning that all courses within premier research-intensive universities your accommodation needs while studying is suitable for those who may not combines coursework and research, with a program are charged at the same tuition providing the opportunity to conduct at UQ. Whether you choose an on-campus “I chose to study the Master necessarily have prior tertiary study, a component of not less than 33 per cent fee rate per unit for a given academic year. investigative work across a variety of fields college, off-campus student accommodation but who have completed some post- and not more than 66 per cent research. Some programs also have additional costs. of Social Work Studies as it The doctoral research should make a • a large choice of programs leading to or rental housing, you will be sure to find a secondary study or relevant work Tuition fees are reviewed annually. focuses on practical skills experience. All work experience must be significant contribution to the knowledge nationally and internationally recognised place to make you feel at home. approved by the Executive Dean. and practice of the profession. qualifications future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/ that allow me to help people international/tuition-fees Visit the UQ Accommodation website to find • opportunity to undertake higher degrees accommodation options available as well as at a personal level. I really by research across the full spectrum of Other expenses information and tips on how to decide where enjoy working with children Higher degree by research health. GD GRADUATE DIPLOMA All international students applying to to live, budgeting, public transport options and young people and am and costs, and advice on your rights and Entry requirements study in Australia must have a student motivated to be a social A Graduate Diploma (GD) includes MPhil MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY visa and study full-time on campus. responsibilities as a tenant. Commencement dates and entry worker who helps them to the core courses from the Graduate requirements for postgraduate programs Please consider expenses such as visa and my.uq.edu.au/student-support/ The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a establish a positive life.” Certificate with the addition of vary. Visit future-students.uq.edu.au medical (predeparture) fees, tuition fees, accommodation individually selected courses from higher degree by research program for information. general living expenses, return airfares, and various fields of study. It provides an focusing on a specialised research area. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Scholarships Sum Ching alternative pathway to upgrade to a The program provides a pathway for when you plan your budget. International Visit UQ’s Scholarships website to view the Master of Social Work Studies progression or transition to the Doctor of master’s program (credit may be applied students must also pay the Student Services range of scholarships available. student, Hong Kong Philosophy program. It requires two years subject to approval). The GD is a good and Amenities Fee (SSAF) (see page 8). scholarships.uq.edu.au option if you wish to return to study and of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study. This program differs from other homeaffairs.gov.au are unsure about committing to the time Applying to UQ NOTE: Some UQ programs require ‘Higher-than- required for a master. It is also suitable master’s programs in that it involves a minimum’ English language entry requirements. Services For instructions on how to apply to UQ, go to if you want to upgrade your GPA to be significant research component, which ‘Higher-than-minimum’ English language proficiency eligible for a master’s program. forms the basis of a thesis. When you arrive, UQ representatives can future-students.uq.edu.au/apply. varies and is higher than ‘Minimum’ English. See meet you at the airport and then help [email protected] individual program entry requirements for specific you organise orientation and academic +61 3 8676 7004 (outside Australia) English language proficiency requirements. preparation sessions. International student 1800 671 980 (within Australia) M MASTER PhD DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Suitable for industry professionals and The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a More information about UQ for international students, including the study environment, links to estimated living costs, refund policies, support for those looking to further their career. three-to-four-year full-time (or part-time services, information for students with families, and your legal rights as an international student can be found at future-students.uq.edu.au. A master’s qualification is highly regarded equivalent) program in which an area This website contains all information and links to information for students required under Australian Federal Education Services for Overseas by employers worldwide. The duration of of expertise becomes the focus of a Students legislation. a master is dependent upon prior studies: research thesis. The PhD is the highest • three semesters (1.5 years) – possible level of academic study. It is a ENGLISH language proficiency – ALTERNATIVE TESTS AND SCORES bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the good option if you want to transition to TEST/SYSTEM OVERALL SCORE* PLUS ADDITIONAL SCORE same discipline, as approved by the a career in academia, or if you wish to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test 6.5 6 (in each sub-band) Executive Dean achieve a high level of professional and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 59/5** Test of Written English (TWE), • four semesters (two years) – academic engagement within your area – paper-based TOEFL 570 54 (listening and reading) bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any of industry expertise. – Internet based TOEFL 87 21 (writing), 19 (speaking, listening and reading) discipline. – Cambridge English Scale (CES) 176 169 (in each band) In some cases, the addition of the – Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 64 60 (in each band) research thesis component may provide * Test scores are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencing the UQ program. a pathway to higher degree by research **TOEFL paper-based Writing test consists of two scores: Structure & Written Expression (graded 31–68) and the Test of Written English (graded 0–6). programs, including the MPhil or PhD. The information above outlines the minimum English language entry requirements for most UQ programs. Most programs in the Health disciplines require ‘Higher-than-minimum’ English: please see individual program entry requirements for specific English language proficiency requirements. Information is correct as at March 2019 and is subject to change. Comprehensive information about UQ’s English language proficiency requirements is available online in the UQ Policy and Procedures Library:ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.40.14-english-language-proficiency-admission .

4 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 5 Applying International Students to UQ STEP • Find the program you wish to study in the Programs section on pages 9–43. Closing dates • Check you meet all entry and English It is recommended that you Follow the steps to apply to UQ language proficiency requirements. submit your application no later 1 than the dates below to ensure and start on the path to your future. • Check the application deadline has Choose your program you have enough time to apply not passed. for a student visa. Please note that some UQ programs have earlier deadline dates. Domestic* Students See future-students.uq.edu.au for details. STEP • Go to UQ’s online application portal and create an account: apply.uq.edu.au. Semester 1 STEP STEP STEP 30 November of previous year Semester 2 2 31 May of same year 1 2 3 Create an account Choose Apply Accept

Search for your program • Find your chosen program online at • Check the progress and status of your future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/ application by logging into your • Search in this guide on pages 9–43 postgraduate/choose-your-program. account as created in Step 2. STEP • Complete all details requested in the • You must provide complete academic online application, attaching all required transcripts (detailing all courses you have • Visit future-students.uq.edu.au • Create your online account and • Select the “accept offer” option. documentation as per the program taken and qualifications you have been begin your online application for • Accept your offer. entry requirements and any additional awarded from institutions other than postgraduate studies. • Go to my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq 3 information requests. UQ) and/or testamurs of your previous and follow the instructions. tertiary studies. TIP: You can save an incomplete form Complete your application • If you want to apply for an English and return later. language pathway package, you STEP STEP can indicate this during the application process. 4 5 Postgraduate Enrol Prepare STEP • Online: a non-refundable A$100 In person or by mail: If you are unable to higher degrees by application fee will be charged when email your application, you can submit it research submitting your application online. After in person or by mail to: submission, you can check the status of UQ International, • Research your course resources For information on the Choose your courses 4 your application through your account. Level 2, JD Story Building, application process for higher • Attend Orientation Week** The University of Queensland • For help visit my.uq.edu.au degree by research programs: • If you are unable to access the online (held the week prior to classes starting) Submit your application Brisbane, • Enrol online via mySI-net at graduate-school.uq.edu.au/ application portal, please email • Get your student ID card Queensland 4072 sinet.uq.edu.au uq-research-degrees [email protected] to request • Attend Faculty or School information Australia. an application form. A non-refundable • Plan your timetable and sign-on and welcome sessions for classes A$150 application fee is payable for an A non-refundable A$150 fee applies for applications that are not submitted • Pay fees email submission of an application. online. • Your application will be assessed by UQ International Admissions.

*You are a domestic student if you are: a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident, or a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa. **For more information on O-Week visit orientation.uq.edu.au. Get your questions answered in time for when you start classes the following week.

6 POSTGRADUATE GUIDEGUIDE HEALTHHEALTH 2020 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 7 Fees Tuition fee schedules for domestic students commencing in 2020 are available now. Commonwealth-supported Money Matters fees for 2020 are expected Alcohol, Tobacco to be available from August 2019. Before you enrol, Faculty and other Drug Studies Academic Advisers can help you develop a study plan. Understanding the financial aspects of university will help my.uq.edu.au/fee-schedules you be better prepared to manage your study.

Fees and costs • Child Care Benefit (CCB) or Rebate, or SA-HELP Why study Alcohol, Tobacco and Career opportunities JET Child Care Fee Assistance. GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Postgraduate tuition fees vary from year SA-HELP is a loan scheme that helps you pay Other Drug Studies at UQ? This program is ideal if you are already humanservices.gov.au to year and depend on the courses you for the SSAF. If you use SA-HELP, the amount Use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs employed in the industry or seeking a career in 132 490 (Student enquiries) Duration 1 year part-time undertake, not the program in which you will be added to your accumulated HELP debt. is associated with a significant burden of a wide range of alcohol and drug services and 1800 132 317 (ABSTUDY) Commencing Semester 1 or 2 are enrolled. As a result, it is not possible to You can take out an SA-HELP loan even if illness and injury in populations around related government or community settings. Herston publish a fixed fee for a program. However, you do not wish to take out any other HELP Location the globe. In addition, individuals, families The program will advance your career and to help you budget, indicative annual fees Other government assistance loan. You require a tax file number to obtain Program code 5508 and communities experience social harms give you the edge in a competitive workplace. SA-HELP. based on average first-year enrolment Higher Education Loan Programme Delivery mode External arising from specific patterns of intoxication, As a graduate, you can work in many patterns are included online. By multiplying (HELP) studyassist.gov.au International availability Yes modes of drug use and illicit drug markets. diverse roles including government, private this indicative fee by the number of years Despite this huge impact, little formal The Australian Government administers If you are an international student, studying practice, education, academia and the in your program, you can calculate an training is available for those responding to HELP, which consists of several loan on a student visa, you may not undertake justice system. These roles include: approximate total cost. substance use and misuse. schemes to assist eligible Australian citizens Keeping your costs down the program on campus at UQ; you may • community work future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/ only study from your home country and will and permanent humanitarian visa holders Developed by the Queensland Alcohol • Investigate the financial support and not be eligible for an Australian student visa • school counsellor postgraduate/fees and Drug Research and Education Centre residing in Australia to pay their fees. fee repayment options offered by the • health promotion officer developing English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, Repayment is made via the tax system, Australian Government. in collaboration with Queensland Health, Student Services and Amenities Fee reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6 educational resources so you must provide UQ with your tax file this program equips both experienced (SSAF) • Apply now for a Tax File Number, which (or approved test) • medical practitioner number to apply for a HELP loan. practitioners and those new to the field The Student Services and Amenities Fee you will need to obtain a HELP loan with the knowledge and skills to make a real • nurse in a psychiatric ward HELP loans are also available to (SSAF) is a compulsory fee that is used to and to defer repayment of your student difference. • pharmacist prescribing methadone at New Zealand citizens who are Special subsidise, support or fund non-academic contributions until your income reaches a an opiate treatment program Category Visa (SCV) holders and meet the SAMPLE COURSES The Graduate Certificate enables you to: services for students, such as support certain level – see ato.gov.au. • school health nurse requisite criteria. • develop a comprehensive understanding services, advocacy, study skills, career • Enjoy UQU’s low-cost entertainment and Alcohol in Contemporary Society of the political, social, economic and • social worker helping families deal with development and employability. UQ levies FEE-HELP activities, and visit their secondhand Assessment and Interventions for individual factors that influence patterns the effects of drug abuse the SSAF – which is capped at a maximum bookshop. Substance Misuse of substance use • sporting organisation program developer of $303 for 2019 – according to whether FEE‑HELP is a loan scheme that assists • Ask UQ’s Student Services about finding Health Promotion Implementation and • develop an understanding of alcohol and • volunteer working for a community you are an internal or external student, and eligible fee-paying students pay all or part accommodation. Evaluation drug-related policies, services, treatment organisation. full-time or part-time. The fee is indexed of their tuition fees. You can borrow up to Health Promotion Planning and prevention modalities annually. the FEE-HELP limit to pay your tuition fees. uq.edu.au/myadvisor/student-services- For 2019, the FEE-HELP limit is $104,440. Interpersonal Skills in Counselling 1 • gain the latest, most relevant information For more information and-amenities-fee For students studying medicine, dentistry Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse and skills needed for lifelong learning future-students.uq.edu.au or veterinary science, the FEE-HELP limit is Tobacco Cessation and Control • develop critical analysis and Centrelink student services $150,000. interpretation skills and the ability to International students: apply relevant research findings The Australian Government provides three The FEE-HELP limit is currently a lifetime Outside Australia: • gain accreditation from one of Australia’s income-support payments for Australian limit meaning it is not reset or ‘topped up’ +61 3 8676 7004 leading universities. tertiary students: Youth Allowance, Austudy by any repayments you make. However, this Within Australia (free call): and ABSTUDY. will change from the 2019-20 financial year 1800 671 980 You can apply for these payments at any so repayments you make on your debt will [email protected] Centrelink Customer Service Centre. ‘top up’ your HELP loan balance. It all adds up! Other schemes include: From 1 January 2020, a combined HELP Don’t forget to budget loan limit will be introduced. Only new for accommodation, “I am passionate about combining public health issues such as alcohol • Student Start-up Loan HECS-HELP borrowing will count towards books, study materials and and drug use, with mental health. The evidence-based approach to • Relocation Scholarship a person’s HELP limit, however existing FEE- transport. study was invaluable. Links with international organisations expanded • interest-free advance loan where part HELP entitlement already incurred will be Insider Guides provides a my learning horizons, and I hope to make a similar contribution.” of the allowance is paid as a lump-sum carried over (FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP and helpful online Cost of Living advance VET Student Loans). The combined HELP Calculator to estimate your MalithI • Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) loan limit amount, starting on 1 January weekly, monthly and yearly Graduate Diploma in Public Health (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies) • Low Income Card 2020, will be the 2019 FEE-HELP loan limit living costs. amount indexed by CPI. graduate, Australia • Fares Allowance insiderguides.com.au/ cost-of-living-calculator Watch Malithi discuss her time at UQ: bit.ly/2F8HjmL

8 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 9 Audiology Biostatistics Studies

Why study Audiology Studies at UQ? Other requirements Why study Biostatistics at UQ? • interpreting results of a study of air M MASTER GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE UQ is the only university in Queensland, At the commencement of the program Biostatistics uses data to measure, quality near a bus tunnel in Seattle • monitoring and evaluating data on Duration 2 years full-time and one of only six universities in Australia, you must obtain, and thereafter hold for understand and solve medical problems. to offer a Master of Audiology Studies. UQ the duration of the program, a current GD GRADUATE DIPLOMA This exciting and versatile discipline in hospitals in the United Commencing Semester 1 is known worldwide for the quality of its First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and contributes to all fields of medical research Kingdom Location St Lucia audiology graduates, the commitment of its Blue Card. You will also be required to M MASTER and evidence-based healthcare. In this • working at a global pharmaceutical Program code 5145 teaching staff, and its strong research focus. provide evidence that you do not carry program you will develop critical analysis company, analysing the efficacy of a Delivery mode Internal Communication is vital to the quality of blood-borne transmissible viruses or Duration expertise, interpretation skills and the ability potential new drug to treat HIV. Prerequisites An approved degree with life of all populations and audiologists play tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a 1 year part-time only to apply relevant research findings. recommended study in health, psychology, schedule of immunisations. See Accreditation an essential role in improving hearing and 2 years part-time only UQ’s biostatistics program is part of the social, physical or biological sciences. Entry wellbeing. They make a true difference to habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia and Graduates may be accredited by an official is competitive, based on GPA. See (16 units) 2 years part-time only the lives of others and are in high demand has been developed by Australia’s foremost industry accreditation body in Australia, such future-students.uq.edu.au for full (24 units) 3 years part-time only prerequisite details due to their specialist skills. biostatisticians. It combines mathematical as the Statistical Society of Australia Inc. theory with knowledge of the specific Completion does not automatically result International availability Yes (limited This dynamic program integrates the Commencing Semester 1 or 2 “The professors in the Master challenges arising in different areas of in graduates receiving accreditation. Please capacity) (CRICOS 070265F) theoretical foundations of audiology Location External of Audiology Studies program science, making it a rewarding field of study contact the Statistical Society of Australia IELTS overall 7, with practical clinical skills in preparation English proficiency Program code GC 5497, GD 5498, if you like maths and quantitative problems for details of any accreditation conditions. reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 for a career as an audiologist. You will are amazing. I really like the M (16 units) 5499, M (24 units) 5500 (or approved test) have the opportunity to contribute to and want to contribute to the advancement people of Brisbane as well. Delivery mode External of broader scientific understanding. Note An early application closing the development of clinical audiology by Everyone is so friendly and Prerequisites date applies to this program. Visit undertaking your own research. The program is enriched by the School of An approved degree including an SAMPLE COURSES future-students.uq.edu.au You will be in high demand with employers laid back here. Beautiful Public Health’s strong links with leading introductory tertiary-level statistics international agencies including Australian due to your in-depth knowledge and hands- weather every day, always course on, practical skills in audiology. Aid, the World Bank and the World Health Health Indicators and Health Surveys sunny and warm. I also An approved degree or a Graduate Organization. The School’s major public Introduction to Epidemiology SAMPLE COURSES Certificate in Biostatistics or equivalent made a lot of long-lasting health projects with partners include Practical experience and an introductory tertiary-level Categorical Data and Generalised friendships in my program. Wellcome Trust, The Atlantic Philanthropies, You will undertake over 250 hours of statistics course Linear Models Acoustics and Psychoacoustics the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the in Audiology supervised clinical placements at UQ’s own The program is challenging (16 units) An approved honours degree National Health and Medical Research Design of Randomised Audiology Clinic, as well as other private and very interesting. Clinical in the field of statistical sciences Controlled Trials Audiological Assessment and Council, and the Australian Research Council. Clinical Practice and public clinics and educational facilities placements off campus have (24 units) An approved degree and an Linear Models Clinical Practice in Audiology in Brisbane and around Australia. introductory tertiary level statistics course also been really effective for or a GD in Biostatistics or equivalent Career opportunities Bayesian Statistical Methods Function and Disorders of the Auditory Our graduates contribute to all fields of Clinical Biostatistics System Career opportunities hands-on learning.” International availability Yes medical research and healthcare. If you You can work in government organisations, International students who wish to Hearing and Communication Across enjoy collecting and studying information to the Lifespan public and private hospitals, private practice, Elizabeth undertake this program will not qualify Master of Audiology Studies for a Student Visa. To study this program forecast and draw conclusions, biostatistics Paediatric and Educational Audiology community organisations and research. graduate, Canada in Australia, international students must could be your perfect health career. hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency Rehabilitative Audiology As there is an ongoing shortage of skilled For more information Professional membership status with a sufficient study entitlement. biostatisticians in Australia and around the future-students.uq.edu.au Graduates may be eligible for membership See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs world, our graduates are in high demand in with: For more information available in ‘External’ mode, students may the public health sector, medical research International students: future-students.uq.edu.au • Audiology Australia study from their home country and the pharmaceutical industry. Outside Australia: • Australian College of Audiology. English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, With postgraduate biostatistics +61 3 8676 7004 International students: reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6 qualifications, you can create positive change Within Australia (free call): (or approved test) 1800 671 980 Outside Australia: Accreditation in the health sector in the field, research, +61 3 8676 7004 • Audiology Australia. academia or government in a variety of roles [email protected] Within Australia (free call): such as: 1800 671 980 • compiling data for a longitudinal study on [email protected] Australian women’s health

10 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 11 Clinical Dentistry Clinical Exercise Physiology

Why study Clinical Dentistry at UQ? “Pursuing a dental Why study Clinical Exercise Career opportunities D DOCTORATE M MASTER This program enables you to become a specialisation after Physiology at UQ? As an Accrediated Exercise Physiologist you registered specialist in dento-maxillofacial can work in a private or multidisciplinary Duration 3 years full-time completion of my Duration 1.5 years full-time (or part-time Clinical Exercise Physiology graduates are in , endodontics, , equivalent) high demand in the exercise rehabilitation, clinic, hospital, home health service, Commencing Semester 1 undergraduate degree was orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics health and fitness, and sport science workplace health and rehabilitation, or special needs dentistry. Study at the Commencing Semester 1, Semester 2* Location Herston always at the top of my career industries. This degree allows suitably community health or research. You are able leading $138 million Oral Health Centre Location St Lucia Program code 5616 qualified graduates to gain Exercise to specialise in areas such as musculoskeletal at UQ’s Herston campus and develop goals. I was interested in the Program code 5518 or cardiac rehabilitation, chronic disease Delivery mode Internal a comprehensive understanding of the challenge of postgraduate and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Delivery mode Internal accreditation in just one-and-a-half years. management such as diabetes and obesity, Prerequisites An approved degree in physiological, biochemical, structural and studies and it allowed me to Dentistry from UQ (or equivalent) and a functional processes involved in general Prerequisites An approved degree in You will receive specialised skills and health promotion and disease prevention, minimum two years of graduate clinical and oral health. Gain advanced diagnostic acquire further knowledge Exercise and Sport Science (or equivalent) knowledge in exercise prescription and management of clients with neurological experience. You will need to provide and be recognised as an exercise scientist skills and clinical competence, as well as and develop skills in my programming for patients with acute impairments and return-to-work settings. a CV and nominate referees with your an in-depth understanding in scientific by Exercise and Sports Science Australia application. Shortlisted applicants will preferred field of dento- (ESSA) or have been assessed by ESSA and chronic medical conditions, injury methodology, research and clinical practice. prevention and exercise interventions. Professional memberships be invited to participate in a process of maxillofacial radiology. There as being deficient only in exercise science selection, which may include a theory subject areas covered by the MClinExP The program provides a comprehensive Graduates may be eligible for membership and clinical skills assessment. Prior to Practical experience is a supportive environment program coverage of key , including with: commencing the program, you must You will undertake extensive clinical for students at the Oral Health International availability Yes metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological, • Exercise and Sports Science Australia. be registered with the Dental Board placements at the Oral Health Centre as well (CRICOS 061814A) musculoskeletal and acute conditions. You of Australia Centre and the facilities as dental clinics in hospitals and external Applicants holding an overseas will also understand the emerging role that Accreditation International availability Yes (limited are excellent for practical healthcare facilities in Queensland. qualification need to be recognised as an accredited exercise physiologists are playing • Exercise and Sports Science Australia. capacity) (CRICOS 058537K) training.” exercise scientist by ESSA or have been in health promotion, injury prevention This degree may not result in graduates English proficiency IELTS overall 7, assessed by ESSA as deficient only in and effective treatment planning, Career opportunities exercise science subject areas covered by receiving automatic registration. Please reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 Alyssa implementation and evaluation. (or approved test) You can work in government health the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology contact the registration body for details. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry departments or private practice. Note An early application closing graduate, Australia English proficiency IELTS overall 7, reading 7, Practical experience date applies to this program. Visit writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 (or approved Other requirements test) You will undertake 600 hours of supervised future-students.uq.edu.au Endorsement At the commencement of the program practical placements within our five Upon completion of the program you are Note An early application closing you must obtain, and thereafter hold for Accreditation date applies to this program. Visit specialised on-campus exercise clinics and able to apply for specialist registration with: the duration of the program, a current First future-students.uq.edu.au external industry placements. SAMPLE COURSES • Australian Dental Council. Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue • Dental Board of Australia. Completion of the program does not *Semester 2 entry not available for international Card. You must provide evidence of your students Advanced Clinical Practice Your qualification will also be recognised by: permit graduates to register and practice immunisation status and compliance with Clinical Sciences • Dental Council of New Zealand in Australia unless they have completed a schedule of immunisation. See primary undergraduate degree in dentistry Research Project (under the Trans-Tasman Mutual SAMPLE COURSES habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Recognition Agreement). at an Australian university or passed examinations held by the Australian Dental Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Council. See dentalboard.gov.au. Professional memberships Skills For more information Graduates may be eligible for membership of: Exercise Science Technical Skills Other requirements “I really enjoyed my placement. Getting future-students.uq.edu.au • Australian Society of Orthodontists Prescription and Programming for Ageing, • ANZ Academy of Endodontists At the commencement of the program Obesity and Cancer to work with some of the psychologists you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the International students: • ANZ Academy of Periodontists and the exercise physiologists in duration of the program, a current Outside Australia: • ANZ Academy of Prosthodontists First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and implementing a program for effectively +61 3 8676 7004 For more information • ANZ Academy of Special Needs Dentistry Blue Card. You will also be required to improving a lifestyle change was Within Australia (free call): future-students.uq.edu.au • Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia provide evidence that you do not carry 1800 671 980 probably the most beneficial part of • Royal Australasian College of Dental blood-borne transmissible viruses or International students: my six-week placement.” [email protected] (membership or in tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a Outside Australia: Specialist Dental Practice). schedule of immunisations. See +61 3 8676 7004 Tehanee habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Within Australia (free call): Watch Tehanee on Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology 1800 671 980 vimeo.com/271390865 graduate, Australia [email protected]

12 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 13 Counselling Dietetics Studies

“UQ is a prestigious university and one M MASTER M MASTER “I was drawn to the Master of of the top in the world, so I was confident Duration 2 years full-time (or part-time Counselling at UQ as the course Duration 1.5 years full-time that the education and experience would equivalent) content is very comprehensive Commencing Semester 1 be world-class. I also chose UQ because Commencing Semester 1 with skills-based learning. The Location St Lucia of where it was - sunny Queensland Location St Lucia immense knowledge of all course Program code 5473 with great weather. You will need to be Program code 5333 co-ordinators makes learning more Delivery mode Internal Delivery mode Internal independent about your learning, but it holistic and accessible.” Prerequisites An approved degree with Prerequisites An approved degree with minimum studies in public health nutrition, is definitely rewarding.” demonstrated prior learning within that nutrition, human physiology and biology, degree of social and behavioural sciences Haritha research methods, behavioural science, Alisa knowledge. Approved degrees may include Master of Counselling graduate, food science, chemistry, biochemistry and Master of Dietetics graduate, Brunei social work, psychology, social welfare, India biology to meet the national standards behavioural studies, human services, accreditation requirements for dietetics. nursing, education, rehabilitation sciences, Entry is competitive, based on GPA. Visit medicine or related fields. You will need future-students.uq.edu.au for full details to provide a CV and personal statement communities in many different fields and International availability Yes (limited with your application. You may be required Why study Counselling at UQ? Why study Dietetics Studies at UQ? Career opportunities circumstances. These include life transitions, capacity) (CRICOS 065374K) to undertake an interview as part of the This program will provide you with in- This program will prepare you for eligibility You can work in roles such as clinical selection process depth knowledge and practical skills for a loss and grief, mental health, domestic English proficiency IELTS overall 7, reading as an accredited practising dietitian with dietitian, community nutritionist, food 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 (or successful career in professional counselling. violence, trauma and abuse, drug and the Dietitians Association of Australia. You industry dietitian, food service dietitian, International availability Yes approved test) (CRICOS 048816G) alcohol issues and relationship issues. will gain extensive knowledge of the art and private practitioner, public health Taught in conjunction with UQ’s School An early application closing Note science of human nutrition in the prevention nutritionist, researcher or sports dietitian. English proficiency IELTS overall 7, of Psychology, the program is accredited date applies to this program. Visit reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 Professional memberships by the Australian Counselling Association future-students.uq.edu.au and treatment of medical conditions such (or approved test) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Graduates may be eligible for membership as diabetes, obesity and infectious diseases. Professional memberships Federation of Australia. with: You will also develop the practical skills Graduates may be eligible for membership required to help people understand food The program has a strong focus on • Australian Counselling Association with: and health relationships, enabling them to integrative approaches to counselling • Psychotherapy and Counselling SAMPLE COURSES • Dietitians Association of Australia SAMPLE COURSES make better food choices to get the most and applied psychotherapy that seeks Federation of Australia. (including the Accredited Practising out of their lifestyles. Applied Food Sciences for Dietetics Counselling and Mental Health to effectively and respectfully enhance Graduates may also be eligible for entry on Dietitians program) If research is your passion, you can pursue outcomes for people struggling with a range the Australian Register of Counsellors and Evidence Based Practice in Dietetics • Nutrition Society of Australia Counselling Children and Young People this in your final semester and complete of challenges. These challenges may vary Psychotherapists. Food and Nutrition Service Management • Public Health Association of Australia Counselling for Crisis and Violence from intra-personal issues to inter-personal an innovative project alongside leading Medical Nutrition Therapy • Sports Dietitians Australia Counselling for Health and Capacity international researchers. You will also have relationships and systemic problems across Accreditation (Associate Member). Challenges areas from prevention to clinical care. Professional Practice in Nutrition and the potential to contribute to published • Psychotherapy and Counselling Dietetics scientific literature. The Australian Ethics and Professional Practice Issues in You will develop the skills and competencies Counselling Federation of Australia Department of Employment projects a Accreditation required for professional practice in • Australian Counselling Association. 37.1 per cent increase in job growth for • Dietitians Association of Australia. Family Therapy Traditions: Basic Concepts counselling that will enable you to and Skills nutrition professionals from 2016–2020 due competently support individuals, couples, For more information Completion of the degree may not result in to the importance of food and nutrition in graduates receiving automatic registration. Interpersonal Skills in Counselling families and groups in the community. Other requirements future-students.uq.edu.au health and disease prevention. Please contact the registration body for Relationship Counselling Before commencing placement courses details. Theories of Counselling Practical experience you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the International students: duration of the program, a current Blue Card. Practical experience Understanding and Caring for Those In the second year of the program, you will Outside Australia: You will undertake appoximately 850 hours See habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Other requirements Affected by Loss undertake more than 360 hours of supervised +61 3 8676 7004 of supervised clincial practice in hospitals, Before commencing placement courses you practical placement in government and Within Australia (free call): community centres, aged care facilities, will be required to supply a criminal history private agencies. While on placement you will 1800 671 980 food industry, and other organisations. You check and must obtain, and thereafter complete a major project, which provide s [email protected] will have the opportunity to apply your hold for the duration of the program, you with the opportunity to apply counselling For more information theoretical knowledge acquired through a current Blue Card. You may also be theory and research skills. future-students.uq.edu.au coursework to practice and develop your required to provide evidence that you do clinical skills in real life settings. On campus, not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses International students: you will gain practical, hands-on experience Career opportunities or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a in UQ’s modern dietetics demonstration You can work in human service settings Outside Australia: schedule of immunisations. See +61 3 8676 7004 space. Here you will learn about novel and such as health, welfare, community services, habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. functional foods, meals and recipes, how to human resources and private practice. Within Australia (free call): cook nutritionally modified meals and deliver The program is well suited to people who 1800 671 980 community cooking demonstrations. work with individuals, families, groups and [email protected]

14 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 15 Environmental Epidemiology Health Sciences

GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE “Although I already had relevant qualifications, I wanted to ensure my GD GRADUATE DIPLOMA epidemiology skills were addressed M MASTER with an additional qualification. UQ was recommended to me by Why study Environmental Health the skills to influence, advocate for and GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GC Sciences at UQ? manage effective public health responses. Duration colleagues as the most accessible Graduates will find employment across an Population growth, globalisation, and 1 year part-time only epidemiology course in Australia.” GD GRADUATE DIPLOMA array of areas in government, not-for-profit climate change are among the world’s most 1 year full-time (or part-time and private sector industries including prevalent issues of our time. These issues, equivalent) Adelle food safety, environmental health and M MASTER coupled with emerging or re-emerging Graduate Diploma Epidemiology graduate, sustainability, regulatory science, health 1.5 years full-time (or part-time environmental health risks and threats to equivalent) Australia promotion and policy development. Duration human health puts governments, industry Commencing Semester 1 (full-time or part- 6 months full-time (or part-time and communities under pressure to adapt time) or Semester 2 (part-time only) and apply sustainable solutions. Our equivalent) Location Herston Environmental Health Sciences programs Why study Epidemiology at UQ? Career opportunities 1 year full-time (or part-time Program code GC 5478, GD 5479, M 5481 equivalent) will equip you with the knowledge and Epidemiology is one of the core sciences Study epidemiology to pursue a career Delivery mode Internal or external skills to identify and resolve complex of public health and has made major as an independent investigator in either 1.5 years full-time (or part-time SAMPLE COURSES environmental health risks and promote Prerequisites equivalent) contributions to improving population public health (standard epidemiology plan) greater public health. An approved degree or a degree in health and increasing life expectancy. If or clinical research (clinical epidemiology Commencing Semester 1 or 2 Environmental Health Risk – Biological any discipline and one year full-time work You will learn to identify, assess and Hazards you’re interested in studying the distribution plan). Qualified epidemiologists can find Location St Lucia, Gatton, Herston, and the communicate environmental health risks experience in healthcare, public health or and determinants of health and disease, employment in several areas, including: Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, Risk Communication research setting to a range of audiences across the private enjoy maths and science, and want a career • academic research departments Woolloongabba Foundations of Sustainable sector, government and general public. An approved degree or a degree in where you can make a difference, a degree GC 5706, GD 5705, M 5704 Development any discipline and one year full-time work • clinical settings Program code You will also be prepared to formulate or in epidemiology may be for you. Resource Management and experience in healthcare, public health or • government public health departments Delivery mode Internal or external contribute to the development of policy, Environmental Planning research setting Depending on your current qualifications • industry. Prerequisites regulations and guidelines, through the Risk Assessment and Decision Applicants must hold an approved and time to dedicate to study, there are An approved degree, or a post- synthesis of scientific evidence. This Analysis degree with a GPA of 5 or hold a degree three epidemiology study options available secondary qualification and at least evidence-based program draws on UQ’s Climate Change and Environmental of another discipline with a GPA of 5 and at UQ: the Graduate Certificate, Graduate SAMPLE COURSES two years full-time (or equivalent) work connections with organisations such as Management have completed one year full-time (or Diploma and Master of Epidemiology. experience in an environmental health or enHealth, the World Bank, and the World equivalent) work experience in a healthcare, Food Safety and Quality Management These programs will give you advanced related public health setting as approved by public health or research setting. If Epidemiology in Practice Health Organization, and flexible delivery epidemiological and biostatistical skills, the Executive Dean Independent Research Project options allow you to choose what suits you progressing from the Graduate Diploma of Introduction to Biostatistics Epidemiology, student must have gained and offer a specialised alternative to the An approved degree, or a Graduate best, including full-time, part-time or online System Dynamics Introduction to Epidemiology Certificate in Environmental Health a GPA of 5.5 in 8 units from part A of the traditional multidisciplinary public health study. Ranked number one in Public Health Practical Regression Analyses Sciences from UQ or equivalent GDipEpi course list. program. The programs aim to meet in Australasia (ShanghaiRanking’s Global International availability Yes* growing industry demand for health Clinical Epidemiology An approved degree (or equivalent) Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018), you’ll in the same disciplate, or hold a degree (GD – CRICOS 066286B, practitioners with specialist qualifications Communicable Disease in another discipline and have completed be studying towards a qualification that is M – CRICOS 066287A) in the core public health discipline of Management and Control among the very best in the world. For more information 12 months full-time (or equivalent) work IELTS overall 6.5, epidemiology. Health Systems future-students.uq.edu.au English proficiency experience in an environmental health- reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6 Choose one field of study from either Introduction to Environmental Health related setting, as approved by the Career opportunities (or approved test) Methods of Clinical Epidemiology executive dean, or hold the GC or GD in International students: Clinical Epidemiology or Standard. Clinical Studying Environmental Health Sciences International students who wish to undertake Environmental Health Sciences from UQ or Epidemiology applies the principles of Dissertation Outside Australia: the Graduate Certificate will not qualify equivalent. will prepare you for a wide variety of roles epidemiology to clinical practice, patient and responsibilities across a number of +61 3 8676 7004 for a Student Visa. To study this program International availability Yes* care and health settings. The Standard field employment sectors. You will be prepared Within Australia (free call): in Australia, international students must (GC – CRICOS 098323D hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency focuses on epidemiology and a range of to identify, assess and communicate risk 1800 671 980 GD – CRICOS 098322E status with a sufficient study entitlement. different population groups. For more information M – CRICOS 098321F) factors to a range of audiences and possess [email protected] See Department of Home Affairs for further You will be expected to have knowledge future-students.uq.edu.au English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, details. Alternatively, for programs available and experience in the health workforce. in ‘External’ mode, students may study from reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6 Epidemiology is particularly suited if you International students: (or approved test) their home country are a graduate of medicine, nursing, allied * International students must study on a * International students must study the GD and M Outside Australia: full-time basis programs full-time. The GC is available to international health, health sciences, nutrition and students on a part-time basis. +61 3 8676 7004 statistics, or if you are wanting to advance Within Australia (free call): your skills in health research methods. 1800 671 980 [email protected] Watch Malithi discuss her time at UQ: bit.ly/2F8HjmL

16 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 17 Medicine Medicine (Skin Cancer)

Why study Medicine at UQ? Why study Medicine (Skin Cancer) D DOCTORATE GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE The (MD) is a “The most enlightening at UQ? “I’m a Skin Cancer Duration 4 years full-time postgraduate-entry program that aims to be experience of my degree was UQ’s postgraduate medicine programs have in Inverell, northern New internationally renowned for our outstanding M MASTER been designed for doctors with an interest Commencing Semester 1 my first year medical elective people, the diversity of our student intake, in skin cancer. Depending on your interests South Wales. I thought I was Location St Lucia, Herston and teaching and the excellence of our education. which I completed in Hue, Duration and time to dedicate to study, UQ offers a a good Skin Cancer Physician hospitals Graduates will be recognised for their social Vietnam. This reinforced 1 year part-time Graduate Certificate and before commencing the Program code 5578 accountability, critical scientific thinking and the need for doctors from 2 years part-time (Skin Cancer). The Graduate Certificate Masters - I’m an even better Delivery mode Internal drive to be global leaders in healthcare. will give you comprehensive training in developed countries to visit Commencing Semester 1 or 2 one now. I needed to improve Prerequisites Direct entry for graduates: We are one of the top four medical schools the diagnosis and management of skin Location External A grade point average of 5 in the latest in the southern hemisphere, with a rich and hospitals in lesser-developed cancer. You can graduate with the Graduate my skill set of early detection degree and sit the Graduate proud history, and have graduated more than regions to assist with new Program code GC 5560, M 5398 Certificate or you can choose to advance Admissions Test (GAMSAT) and sit Multiple especially of melanoma. ” Delivery mode External your skills and progress to the Master of Mini Interviews (MMI). Offers will be made 12,500 doctors. The MD program is designed surgical techniques and better based on final ranking scores and places to graduate doctors capable of meeting Prerequisites An approved degree in Medicine (Skin Cancer). The master is Julia diagnostic abilities.” ideal for doctors preparing for a fellowship available. future medical challenges in a wide variety medicine and have completed two years Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) of settings nationally and internationally. The full-time clinical practice pathway into a medical or surgical Provisional entry for school leaders: Andrew graduate Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English curriculum has been developed to capture International availability Yes college including , Doctor of Medicine graduate, Watch a video about Julia’s and OP1 (or equivalent), and sit the the enthusiasm and maturity of our graduate English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, , ENT, plastic , primary Australia experience as a Skin Cancer University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in entrants. It is underpinned by our world- reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, care, radiation , specialist practice Physician at vimeo.com/323589758 the year of application. Provisional offers class teachers, experts in their chosen field Watch a video about Andrew’s listening 6 (or approved test) and . will be made based on ranking of UCAT of research, ensuring the training program is experience as a Doctor of Medicine aggregate scores and places available. Offer International students who wish to As a graduate of either program, you will student at holders need to complete their bachelor’s research driven and evidence based. vimeo.com/256014533 undertake this program will not qualify possess a high level of knowledge and for a Student Visa. To study this program degree program at UQ within the minimum Your first and second year (Phase 1) of the diagnostic skills that will empower you to in Australia, international students must Career opportunities time specified and with a minimum grade effectively manage a large proportion of program combine biomedical sciences, hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency There is a shortage of skin cancer specialists point average of 5. Complete two subject skin cancer cases. You will: public health, medical ethics and clinical skills status with a sufficient study entitlement. and, with skin cancer being one of the most prerequisites before enrolment into the MD. pathways. You may work in patient care, training in a case-based learning context and See Department of Home Affairs for further • understand the embryology, common forms of cancer in Australia, the International availability Yes a series of patient-centred cases, each public health, clinical academia and details. Alternatively, for programs available microanatomy, physiology, oncology and (CRICOS 080921G) need for specialists is continually growing. designed to teach different principles of basic teaching, conduct research or work for aid in ‘External’ mode, students may study epidemiology of skin from their home country With a skin cancer qualification, you will be English proficiency IELTS overall 7, and clinical science of health and disease. organisations or the defence forces, or set reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 • be able to undertake a consultation qualified to work as a specialist in general Early patient contact and training in clinical up your own private practice. (or approved test) (history and examination) for a skin check practice, public and private hospitals and reasoning and research are embedded skin clinics. Along with complementing • demonstrate an ability to assess skin to develop advanced critical thinking and Who will recognise your SAMPLE COURSES your existing skills, these programs will lesions through dermatoscopy and SAMPLE COURSES clinical reasoning, and skills that are required help to prepare you for entry into a qualifications? dermal imaging – and be competent in for evidence-based clinical practice. You will variety of fellowship pathways focused on • Medical Board of Australia Assessment and Diagnosis differential diagnosis Clinical Practice 1 complete a clinical observership placement management of cutaneous malignancy. in Australia or overseas at the end of Year 1. • All US State Medical Licensing Boards Clinical Problems Clinical Science 1 • confidently advise and manage most Career opportunities may also extend (on completion of US Medical Licensing Core Knowledge and Professional In your third and fourth year (Phase 2), patients with skin cancer, using appropriate to teaching or progression into a higher Critical Care Examination (USMLE)) Practice clinical placements are organised around medical and/or surgical therapeutic degree by research (HDR). Ethics and Professional Practice 1 10 core medical disciplines and delivered • Specialist Australasian Colleges (on Foundation Therapeutics modalities in partnership with the patient Health, Society and Research 2: Indigenous across three clinical schools comprising completion of specialist training). Advanced Clinical Cases Health and Research and Research • possess a sound understanding of how to hospitals, clinics and general practices in Advanced Therapeutics For more information Ethics and Integrity minimise indemnity risk in your practice future-students.uq.edu.au Queensland and the United States. You may Audit and Research Health, Society and Research 4: Global also enhance your learning by undertaking For more information • know when to refer a patient for further Health and Scholarship of Research a higher degree by research or executive future-students.uq.edu.au opinion or more advanced treatment. International students: Medicine in Society leadership training opportunities. Outside Australia: Medical Specialties International students: +61 3 8676 7004 Mental Health Career opportunities Outside Australia: Within Australia (free call): and Gynecology Ninety-five per cent of UQ MD graduates +61 3 8676 7004 1800 671 980 Within Australia (free call): Paediatrics and Child Health are employed within a year of graduation. [email protected] 1800 671 980 Surgery You will be ready to embark on a host of different and complementary career [email protected]

18 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 19 Mental Health

Why study Mental Health at UQ? GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE UQ’s mental health programs provide systematic training designed to develop M MASTER knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to contemporary mental health practice. You “By far the most valuable Duration will receive advanced training in a variety experience for me was 1 year part-time of evidence-based interventions and the completing the research 2 years part-time (domestic students), theoretical principles that underpin them. Mental Health Nursing 1.5 years full-time (international Teaching is provided by highly experienced component of the degree. I students) practitioners and researchers, many of whom was stretched and challenged, have national or international reputations Commencing Semester 1 but ultimately this was where Location Herston for scholarship and professional practice. You have the opportunity to undertake I felt I was able to gain the Program code GC 5040, M 5151 both structured and independent learning Why study Mental Health Nursing On-campus study requirements most professional growth.” M MASTER Delivery mode assignments and study in a flexible at UQ? A number of courses in the program may Internal environment that respects concurrent Mental health nursing is a rewarding career require face-to-face teaching for a short Maddie Duration 1.5 years full-time (or part-time where you can make a positive difference period during a semester. Students attend Internal and external professional commitments. Master of Mental Health graduate, equivalent) to the lives of patients, families and carers. the St Lucia campus. Prerequisites An approved degree in a Graduate Certificate of Mental Health Australia Commencing Semester 1 or 2 health, social work or other related field and This program develops your knowledge, This program is an introduction to the Location External (see On-campus study relevant work experience Watch Maddie’s testimonial video at skills and attitudes for contemporary mental Career opportunities specialist knowledge and skills required for vimeo.com/323911847 requirements, right) International availability Yes – master health nursing practice. As a registered nurse who has completed mental health practice. You will learn about Program code 5509 program only (CRICOS 031212J) the framework for mental health practice This program is designed to provide you the program you will have diverse career Delivery mode External English proficiency IELTS overall 7, (policy, law and models of service delivery) with an advanced understanding of the opportunities. These include community, Prerequisites Bachelor of Nursing or reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 and acquire clinical knowledge and skills theories, legislation, policies and standards inpatient, consultation liaison, acute care, (or approved test) Career opportunities equivalent and be a registered nurse in in areas such as assessment, treatment that underpin mental health nursing. forensic mental health and leadership roles. As a graduate, you will have advanced skills Australia. You must also provide a CV with planning and widely used therapeutic You will develop practical skills that and understanding in mental health for roles your application interventions. For qualified applicants, promote safe nursing practice and Professional membership such as senior clinical, management, policy International availability Yes SAMPLE COURSES Graduate Certificate courses form part of management of risk in a clinical setting. Graduates may be eligible for membership and planning mental health positions in English proficiency IELTS overall 7, the masters and graduates may articulate both clinical and non-clinical settings. reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 You will also gain a comprehensive with: into the Master of Mental Health. Core Knowledge for Mental Health (or approved test) understanding of a variety of evidence- • Australian College of Mental Health Practice Master of Mental Health International students wishing to study this based interventions and the theoretical Nurses. For more information Core Skills for Mental Health Practice This program is designed to meet advanced program will not be eligible for a Student principles that underpin these practices. future-students.uq.edu.au Visa and therefore must hold an alternative Foundation Knowledge for Mental training standards for specialist mental You will study in a flexible environment Australian Visa that is valid for the duration Health Practice health practice. Choose to specialise in art that respects concurrent professional SAMPLE COURSES International students: of the program with sufficient study Foundation Skills for Mental Health therapy or psychotherapy or, if you’d prefer entitlement. See Department of Home commitments. The program is designed to Outside Australia: Practice a generalist qualification, study a mix of Affairs for further details. Alternatively, provide self-paced structured learning and Core Skills for Mental Health Practice +61 3 8676 7004 Art Therapy With Special Populations courses in the Standard field. students may study this program from their includes both a program of reading and tasks Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Practice Within Australia (free call): home country. This program has an on- Clinical Practice in Systemic Family designed to integrate theory into practice. campus study component; please contact Mental Health Nursing Practice With Therapy 1800 671 980 us for further information Special Populations [email protected] Practical experience Exploratory Psychotherapy Research Project Interventions Note An early application closing date applies to this program. Visit Undertake 200 hours of supervised clinical Independent Mental Health Project A future-students.uq.edu.au practice where you will apply and build on the knowledge and theory you learned during your studies. For more information Supervised practice will occur within your future-students.uq.edu.au work setting in mental health and support you in developing specialist mental health International students: nursing skills. The program will enable you Outside Australia: to gain skills and knowledge that will then +61 3 8676 7004 be applied in your work setting. Within Australia (free call): 1800 671 980 [email protected]

20 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 21 Advanced Nursing

Why study Advanced Nursing at UQ? This postgraduate qualification can support M MASTER This program is designed for registered your career development in a range of environments such as public or private up to 2 years full-time (or part- nurses wanting to advance their careers Duration hospitals, GP clinics, community centres, time equivalent) and extend their nursing knowledge and schools, specialist clinics, and care centres. Commencing Semester 1 or 2 skills with comprehensive study in an area of their specialist practice. Employment Location External Professional membership opportunities for nurse managers are on Program code 5676 the rise, with the Australian Department of Graduates may be eligible for membership Delivery mode External Employment projecting a 27 per cent increase with: Prerequisites An approved bachelor’s in employment growth from 2016–2020. • Australian College of Nursing. degree in nursing or equivalent. Applicants Nursing The program has been tailor-made to suit must have at least one year’s recent your professional needs with sensitivity to a and relevant experience in working as a Registered Nurse work-life balance. For more information International availability Yes You will develop problem-solving skills in health assessment, specialist practice, future-students.uq.edu.au English proficiency IELTS overall 7, clinical management and decision-making. reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 Why study Nursing at UQ? • public or private hospitals The choice of courses will allow you to International students: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (or approved test) GC • schools develop specialist knowledge in paediatric, Outside Australia: The Graduate Certificate will boost your International students wishing to study this clinical skills, knowledge and experience • specialist clinics. program will not be eligible for a Student family, aged care, chronic disease, primary +61 3 8676 7004 Duration 6 months full-time (or part-time and advance your nursing practice. You Visa and therefore must hold an alternative healthcare, or rural and remote clinical Within Australia (free call): equivalent) will complete three compulsory courses Australian Visa that is valid for the duration practice. 1800 671 980 Commencing Semester 1 or 2 Professional membership of the program with sufficient study focusing on developing a research proposal, [email protected] Location External Graduates may be eligible for membership entitlement. See Department of Home Career opportunities health assessement skills and models of Affairs for further details. Alternatively, Program code 5392 care. You can then select one course from a with: The need for registered nurses with a students may study this program from their Delivery mode External comprehensive list of electives. • Australian College of Nurses. home country postgraduate qualification is growing in senior roles (Grade 7 or above in Australia), Prerequisites An approved bachelor’s This program allows you to gain a sense of Note An early application closing date degree in nursing or equivalent and be particularly for advanced or specialised the requirements for postgraduate study applies to this program. Visit eligible to practice as a registered nurse in without making a commitment to a master’s future-students.uq.edu.au nursing roles. Australia SAMPLE COURSES degree. Once successfully completed, you At least one year recent and relevant will be eligible to apply for UQ’s Master of experience working as a registered nurse Developing a Research Proposal Advanced Nursing or the Master of Nurse SAMPLE COURSES International availability Yes Practitioner programs. These programs Financial Management in Aged Care English proficiency IELTS overall 7, have a more comprehensive study plan and Health Assessment Skills for Specialist Advanced Specialist Nursing Practice reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 opportunities to develop greater expertise. Nursing Practice (or approved test) Contemporary Specialist Nursing Practice Specialist Nursing Practice and Models “The Master of Nursing Studies International students wishing to study this of Care Developing a Research Proposal Career opportunities has increased my knowledge and program will not be eligible for a Student Working in Partnership with Families Education in Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Visa and therefore must hold an alternative Many of our graduates use this program insight and allowed me more Specialist Nursing Practice and Models Australian Visa that is valid for the duration to further their nursing career. The need of Care opportunities in my career. I really of the program with sufficient study for registered nurses with a postgraduate enjoy the flexibility of studying entitlement. See Department of Home qualification is growing for senior roles Affairs for further details. Alternatively, (Grade 7 or above in Australia) particularly For more information online as I can continue working students may study this program from their for advanced or specialised nursing roles. future-students.uq.edu.au while I study. I found the leadership home country This postgraduate qualification can support Note An early application closing date International students: and management course very applies to this program. Visit your career development in a range of Outside Australia: interesting and I learnt skills which future-students.uq.edu.au environments such as: +61 3 8676 7004 • care centres has helped in my current role.” Within Australia (free call): • community centres 1800 671 980 Jacki • GP clinics [email protected] Master of Nursing student, Australia

22 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 23 “I live in a remote area of “Engaging with students was Australia and because of that helpful during the problem- I need a program that’s quite based and clinical-based flexible. I don’t have access classes where case studies and to a library and I find the simulations were learning way this program is delivered materials. I also completed gives me the ability to use placement at a hospital surgical Nurse Practitioner lots of different resources Nursing Studies ward where my skills could be online.” applied in practice.”

Kasey Xinyi Master of Nurse Practitioner graduate, Master of Nursing Studies graduate, Australia Malaysia

Why study Nurse Practitioner at UQ? Career opportunities Why study Nursing Studies at UQ? Professional memberships M MASTER M MASTER This program is specifically designed to Nurse practitioners work in a variety of This program has been specifically designed Graduates may be eligible for membership Duration 2 years part-time prepare experienced registered nurses to specialties within both public and private Duration 2 years full-time to prepare you to work as a registered nurse with: work autonomously and collaboratively healthcare settings in positions including: in Australia within two years. You will learn to Commencing Semester 1 Commencing Semester 1 • Australian College of Nursing. in advanced and expanded clinical roles. • clinical roles where you may work work effectively in interprofessional teams to Location External (see On-campus study Location Woolloongabba and teaching As a nurse practitioner you will provide individually or lead a team promote quality health outcomes through Accreditation requirement, right) hospitals • Australian Nursing and Midwifery innovative and flexible healthcare that • consultative roles in public and private safe and effective nursing practice according Program code 5677 Program code 5491 Accreditation Council. complements other healthcare providers. practice to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Delivery mode External Delivery mode Internal Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards for You will gain extensive clinical and • providing high-level support in a hospital Completion of the degree may not result in Practice. All teaching activities take place at Prerequisites A postgraduate qualification theoretical knowledge, which will equip or community clinic. Prerequisites An approved bachelor’s graduates receiving automatic registration. at Australian Qualifications Framework you with the specialist skills required for degree. The minimum entry to be the Translational Research Institute at the Please contact the registration body for considered for this program is GPA 4.0. (AQF) Level 8 or higher in a clinical field; the expanded role as nurse practitioner. Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba. details of any conditions for registration. hold an unrestricted licence as a registered Professional memberships You will need to have one course in biology, You will develop skills in assessment and nurse in Australia; a minimum of two Graduates may be eligible for membership chemistry or physics at an undergraduate management of clients that include, but Practical experience Other requirements years full-time equivalent experience as a with: level (or equivalent). Visit registered nurse in a specified clinical field; are not limited to, the direct referral of future-students.uq.edu.au for full details You will undertake over 880 hours of At the commencement of the program • Australian College of Nursing and two years at an advanced practice patients to other healthcare professionals, International availability Yes (limited supervised clinical placements in a range you are required to complete a medical level in the same clinical field. You must prescribing medications and other • Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. capacity) (CRICOS 069418D) of settings including hospitals and a variety questionnaire, supply a criminal history check provide evidence of confirmed support treatment modalities including ordering and must obtain, and thereafter hold for the from your employer including your English proficiency IELTS overall 7, of healthcare organisations. These clinical diagnostic investigations. Accreditation duration of the program, a current First Aid support team. See application pack at reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 placements will take place at the Princess nmsw.uq.edu.au/master-nurse-practitioner • Australian Nursing and Midwifery (or approved test) Alexandra Hospital and other clinical Certificate (including CPR) and Blue Card. Accreditation Council. You will also be required to provide International availability No Practical experience partner sites. You will undertake 300 hours of evidence that you do not carry blood-borne Note An early application closing date transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and applies to this program. Visit supernumerary integrated professional SAMPLE COURSES Career opportunities comply with a schedule of immunisations. future-students.uq.edu.au practice during the program. You will As a registered nurse, you will be qualified See habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. work under the supervision of your clinical Acute Care Nursing to work in a variety of public or private support team and clinical mentor. For more information Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and healthcare settings, academia and teaching, research, aid organisations and the defence SAMPLE COURSES future-students.uq.edu.au Therapeutics For more information On-campus study requirement force. Careers include, but are not limited to: Health Across the Lifespan future-students.uq.edu.au Advanced Clinical Practice You will be required to attend face-to-face Health in Older Adults • aged care teaching at UQ’s St Lucia campus. These • cardiac or critical care Advanced Nursing Practice Managing Chronic Health Issues International students: are usually two–three day blocks during the • day surgery or domiciliary Outside Australia: Nurse Practitioner Professional semester. Transition to Professional Practice Development of Provided Care • drug and alcohol Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait +61 3 8676 7004 • Indigenous health Quality Use of , Drug Islander People Within Australia (free call): Pharmacokinetics and Drug • infectious disease 1800 671 980 Pharmacodynamics • medical/surgical [email protected] Undertaking a Research Project • oncology • paediatrics and child health.

24 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 25 Occupational Clinical Pharmacy Therapy Studies GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE “These programs are fully online GD GRADUATE DIPLOMA and yet allow you to interact and build networks with other M MASTER like-minded pharmacists. I have enjoyed learning again and being Duration Why study Occupational Therapy Professional memberships challenged to think about things M MASTER Studies at UQ? 1 year part-time Graduates may be eligible for membership that I hadn’t come across before.” Duration 2.5 years full-time Occupational therapists (OTs) help people with: 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) of all ages improve their quality of life and Commencing Semester 2 • Occupational Therapy Australia. 2 years full-time (or part-time Dipti overcome barriers that affect their everyday Location St Lucia equivalent) Master of Clinical Pharmacy graduate, Australia activities. OTs use a range of treatment Accreditation Program code 5147 Commencing Semester 1 or 2 strategies to develop, recover or maintain the • Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Delivery mode Internal daily living and work skills of people affected Location External • This program is recognised by the World by injury or illness, psychological or emotional Program code GC 5015, GD 5120, M 5146 Prerequisites An approved degree in a Federation of Occupational Therapy. field other than occupational therapy with difficulties, developmental delays or ageing. Delivery mode External recommended study in health, education, Completion of the degree may not result in Why study Clinical Pharmacy at UQ? Career opportunities This program focuses on the practice of A Bachelor of Pharmacy or social, physical, or biological sciences. graduates receiving automatic registration. Prerequisites occupational therapy while emphasising the equivalent and hold current registration as UQ has an established suite of postgraduate While focusing on evidence-based, patient- University-level or equivalent courses are Please contact the registration body for a pharmacist in your country of practice. also required in statistics, human anatomy, use of prior skills and knowledge to enhance programs for practising pharmacists. These centred care and up-to-date management details of any conditions for registration. You must have at least two years full-time social sciences and human physiology. the effectiveness of OT practice and the programs are aimed at extending expertise of pharmacotherapy, our postgraduate experience as a registered pharmacist and Entry is competitive based on GPA. Visit development of advanced adult learning and understanding in many domains of programs will give you the opportunity, as Other requirements demonstrate relevant recent experience future-students.uq.edu.au for full details skills for ongoing professional development. clinical pharmacy practice to optimise a hospital and community and accredited International availability Yes International availability Yes (limited At the commencement of the program patient outcomes within a complex health pharmacist, to extend your practice in all capacity) (CRICOS 002041G) Practical experience you are required to obtain, and thereafter English proficiency IELTS overall 7, environment. WHO Star Pharmacist domains towards reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 English proficiency IELTS overall 7, hold for the duration of the program, a This suite of programs can be studied advanced practice. You will undertake over 1000 hours of (or approved test) reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 current First Aid Certificate (including supervised clinical placements in UQ’s completely online in a flexible but (or approved test) CPR) and Blue Card. You will also be International students wishing to study structured format. Offering the best Occupational Therapy Clinics located at the this program will not be eligible for a Note An early application closing date required to provide evidence that you do For more information St Lucia campus and in hospitals, schools Student Visa and therefore must hold an of both worlds, two optional face-to- applies to this program. Visit not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses future-students.uq.edu.au alternate Australian Visa that is valid for face intensive weekends allow in-depth future-students.uq.edu.au and other healthcare organisations. or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a the duration of the program with sufficient practical application in lieu of some online International students: schedule of immunisations. See study entitlement. See Department of interactions. The programs also involve Career opportunities habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, some small group interactive learning and Outside Australia: SAMPLE COURSES Occupational therapists work in a wide students may study this program from their online tutorials with specialists and experts. +61 3 8676 7004 range of settings, including: home country Within Australia (free call): A multidisciplinary team approach is used Occupational Performance and Evaluation • aged care and nursing homes For more information Note An early application closing date 1800 671 980 Across the Lifespan applies to this program. Visit in the delivery of all programs, which • psychiatric clinics and hostels future-students.uq.edu.au includes input from clinical pharmacists, [email protected] Occupational Therapy for Children and future-students.uq.edu.au • public and private hospitals medical practitioners, academia and Youth I for Graduates • rehabilitation units International students: government agencies from metropolitan Promoting Participation Through Outside Australia: and rural environments. The professional Occupation and the Environment • residential and rehabilitation centres SAMPLE COURSES • schools +61 3 8676 7004 roles of pharmacists are continually Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Within Australia (free call): evolving. The postgraduate clinical Therapy Practice • special centres providing development 1800 671 980 Advanced Skills for Clinical pharmacy programs at UQ support and training for persons with a social, Pharmacy Practice pharmacists into the future by facilitating intellectual or physical disability. [email protected] Evaluation and Research in the advancement of their skills, knowledge, Pharmacy Practice understanding and confidence to Pharmacotherapy in Patient Care practise competently in an ever-changing Evaluation and Research in healthcare environment. “I was inspired to undertake the Master of Occupational Therapy Studies Pharmacy Practice The World Health Organization (WHO) at UQ after I volunteered at a senior care facility and was really fascinated Leading and Managing the Future concept of the 8-Star Pharmacist lends with the work that occupational therapists do to enable residents to fulfil in Pharmacy Practice itself to a broad and holistic approach Pharmacists in the Modern their lives. The hands-on component was a highlight of the program as to pharmacy education and practice. Health System It envisions pharmacists as caregivers, it really supported me towards becoming an occupational therapist.” Introduction to Biostatistics decision-makers, communicators, managers, Leading and Managing the Future lifelong learners, teachers, leaders and Chih-Yao in Pharmacy Practice researchers. It is used as a framework for Master of Occupational Therapy Studies graduate, Canada Masters Research Project developing scope of practice and expertise as a clinical pharmacy practitioner.

26 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 27 Pharmaceutical Pharmacy Practice Industry Practice

Why study Pharmaceutical Industry Students will undertake one or two Why study Pharmacy Practice at UQ? • patient interviewing and medication M MASTER GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Practice at UQ? placements in year two. Alternatively, This program provides intern pharmacists review This program delivers industry-ready students may opt for one placement with specialised training and skills in • pharmacy legal and professional Duration 2 years full-time (part-time and one independent research project. Duration 2 years part-time equivalent) graduates to the medicines and devices pharmacy practice. The program combines requirements Commencing Semester 1 or 2 development sector with a depth of Placement courses are completed on a full- Commencing Semester 2 academic excellence with pharmacy practice • primary healthcare understanding of all aspects relating to time basis. Location External to provide intern pharmacists with the Location Pharmacy Australia Centre of • therapeutics. the pharmaceutical industry in both drug Program code 5533 opportunity to gain a formal postgraduate Excellence, Woolloongabba and device development. Students will Career opportunities Delivery mode External qualification with a strong practical focus. Program code 5703 Internship gain insight into contemporary industry Careers in the pharmaceutical and medical Prerequisites A Bachelor of Pharmacy or The program has been developed to Whether completing your internship in a Delivery mode Internal practice and at the end of the degree device industries and government are equivalent from Australia or New Zealand. address the competencies required by the community or hospital setting, the Graduate Prerequisities An approved bachelor’s will understand the complete life cycle incredibly diverse and include, pre-clinical You must be registered as an intern Pharmacy Board of Australia standards, as Certificate in Pharmacy Practice is a degree in science, engineering, medical management of a product and how it research, drug discovery and formulation, pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board well as focus on learning that is relevant comprehensive, industry-relevant program science or equivalent, with a minimum eventually gets to market. Opportunities clinical trials coordination and project of Australia GPA of 5.0, and satisfy the Executive Dean to contemporary pharmacy practice. It is are provided for multiple interactions International availability Yes with a strong practical focus. that, based on your academic record and management, medical affairs / medical developed, delivered and supported by a with industry professionals throughout science liaison, medical writing, regulatory English proficiency IELTS overall 7, team of community and hospital pharmacists prior work experience, you are qualified for Career opportunities admission the program of studies. Upon graduation, affairs, manufacturing, marketing, health reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 with extensive practice experience. This career opportunities in the pharmaceutical (or approved test) The Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice International availability Yes economics, drug and device safety allows you to leverage off the expertise of a (CRICOS 098320G) and biotechnology fields are facilitated due assessment, pharmacovigilance, data International students wishing to study this wide range of pharmacist practitioners. provides excellence in intern training prior to to the unique placement and networking management and biostatistics. program will not be eligible for a Student registration and will enhance your pharmacy English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, You will develop and apply knowledge and opportunities. Visa and therefore must hold an alternative practice, contribution to patient care and career reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6 skills in a wide range of areas relevant to Australian Visa that is valid for the duration opportunities in any setting. As a graduate of (or approved test) Professional memberships of the program with sufficient study pharmacy practice, including: this program, you will have a competitive edge Practical experience Graduates may be eligible for membership entitlement. See Department of Home • calculations over other Bachelor of Pharmacy graduates Students undertake in excess of 1000 hours with: Affairs for further details. This program must be studied in Australia • clinical pharmacy with your enhanced skills and qualifications. of supervised experience in each placement, • Association of Regulatory and Clinical SAMPLE COURSES • communication of information Completion of the program will also give in one or more areas related to a product’s Research Scientists Note An early application closing life cycle from discovery to post registration date applies to this program. Visit you credit towards further study in our other • Society for Clinical Sites. • complementary medicines Clinical Drug Development and Biometrics future-students.uq.edu.au postgraduate clinical pharmacy programs. surveillance including: discovery, chemical • critical thinking and problem solving Drug Design and Formulation processes, formulation, manufacturing, pre- • dispensing, dispensing procedures and clinical, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, Independent Research Project For more information risk management pharmacoeconomics, regulatory, medical For more information Pharmaceutical Sector Connect 1 future-students.uq.edu.au SAMPLE COURSES • drug interactions and adverse drug affairs, marketing and biometrics. During future-students.uq.edu.au Pharmaceutical Sector Connect 2 placements, students will have the reactions International students: Applied Pharmacy Practice 1 Post-registration Life Cycle Management opportunity to apply their knowledge • evidence-based practice International students: Pre-clinical Drug Development acquired in the first year of the program to Outside Australia: Applied Pharmacy Practice 2 • health promotion and harm minimisation Outside Australia: a real life setting and see how interactions +61 3 8676 7004 Project Management and Patient Focused Quality Use of Medicines 1 • identifying and managing prescription +61 3 8676 7004 Commercialisation in the Pharmaceutical with various other areas in industry is crucial Within Australia (free call): Patient Focused Quality Use of Medicines 2 problems Within Australia (free call): Industry to managing a successful life cycle of the 1800 671 980 • medicines information 1800 671 980 product. 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28 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 29 Physiotherapy

“Working as a physiotherapist “I chose UQ because of its I was interested in international reputation. I felt that UQ would give Why study Physiotherapy at UQ? musculoskeletal rehabilitation M MASTER me an advantage as I was This program is designed for physiotherapists and wanted to gain extra wanting to gain advanced skills in qualifications to broaden my able to learn from leaders in Duration 1.5 years (mix of part-time and Physiotherapy full-time) musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports knowledge and career. I chose physiotherapy research who physiotherapy. You will gain in-depth First 8 units: delivered part-time, online The University of Queensland are developing and refining over two semesters knowledge and advanced clinical skills current physiotherapy Final 8 units: delivered on campus over one and be able to critically evaluate and due to its outstanding Studies semester full-time (part-time equivalent) contribute to research in your clinical area. reputation in musculoskeletal techniques and ideas.” Commencing Semester 1 You can obtain a second master’s degree physiotherapy as well as the Location External, St Lucia in the alternate area through an additional Adam semester of full-time coursework. opportunity to learn from Program code 5221 Master of Physiotherapy Studies some of the world’s best graduate, Canada Delivery mode External and internal Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Why study Physiotherapy Studies physiotherapy researchers.” M MASTER Prerequisites A Bachelor of Physiotherapy This speciality focuses on musculoskeletal at UQ? plus two years full-time relevant disorders of the spine and the extremities. Duration 2 years full-time (two summer This program is designed for graduate- professional experience and evidence Damien Specific emphasis is placed on the semesters and four standard semesters) entry students and will equip you with the as sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapy, of continuing professional education or Master of Physiotherapy graduate theoretical knowledge, skills and professional paediatrics, obstetrics or orthopaedics. equivalent qualifications and experience. development of advanced clinical reasoning Commencing Summer semester attributes for a career in physiotherapy. You must also submit your CV with contact and skills in manual therapy and therapeutic Location St Lucia details of two referees. Entry is competitive exercise. Physiotherapists treat the reactions and Professional memberships Program code 5267 based on GPA. Visit responses of the body to injury, disease or Graduates may be eligible for membership future-students.uq.edu.au for full details Sports Physiotherapy Delivery mode Internal abnormalities in development. They are also with: International availability No This speciality will prepare you to work with Prerequisites An approved bachelor’s key health professionals in the prevention of • Australian Physiotherapy Association. degree other than physiotherapy with Note An early application closing date athletes of all levels, specifically the practical injury. Physiotherapy often involves: recommended study in health, physical applies to this program. Visit and theoretical instruction in management Accreditation Other requirements or biological sciences. University-level • assisting in the physical management future-students.uq.edu.au of and preventative approaches to sports Before commencing placement courses or equivalent courses are also required of the cardio-respiratory system • Australian Physiotherapy Council. injuries. Emphasis is placed on the you must obtain, and thereafter hold for in human anatomy, human physiology, • improving balance and motor control Completion of the degree may not result in development of advanced clinical reasoning the duration of the program, a current First psychology and statistics. Entry is for better performance and function graduates receiving automatic registration. SAMPLE COURSES skills and the underlying scientific basis of competitive based on GPA. Visit Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue • physical methods to control pain Please contact the registration body for sports physiotherapy practice. future-students.uq.edu.au for full details Card. You will also be required to provide • promotion of motor development and details of any conditions for registration. Clinical Reasoning and the Biomedical Yes (limited evidence that you do not carry blood-borne International availability Model in Musculoskeletal and Sports Practical experience capacity) (CRICOS 039545A) coordination Physiotherapy transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and • therapeutic exercise for impaired Other requirements Both fields of study have an extensive comply with a schedule of immunisations. English proficiency IELTS overall 7, Pain, Disability and the Biopsychosocial reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 muscle systems. At the commencement of the program you clinical placements component where See . Model in Musculoskeletal and Sports habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready (or approved test) must obtain, and thereafter hold for the students practise under the supervision of You will gain an extensive body of knowledge Physiotherapy All successful applicants are required duration of the program, a current First dedicated specialist clinical educators. Note An early application closing and the clinical abilities, problem-solving to hold registration in the jurisdiction in Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue date applies to this program. Visit skills and professional attributes to provide which they practice physiotherapy prior to future-students.uq.edu.au Card. You will also be required to provide Career opportunities competent physiotherapy service in a wide commencement of the program and for the evidence that you do not carry blood-borne As a graduate you will fulfil requirements range of contexts. duration of the first part of the program. For SAMPLE COURSES transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and for titled membership of Musculoskeletal the second part, students are required to comply with a schedule of immunisations. Physiotherapy Australia or Sports hold limited registration or if applicable, full Practical experience See habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Foundations of Physiotherapy I: Physiotherapy Australia within the registration, with the Physiotherapy Board of You will undertake extensive supervised Australian Physiotherapy Association. You Fundamentals of Communication, Australia, which includes the Board’s English Movement and Exercise clinical placements in UQ’s onsite clinics, will also be eligible to pursue the final stage hospitals, schools and other healthcare For more information Language Proficiency requirements. Foundations of Physiotherapy II: training for clinical specialisation within the future-students.uq.edu.au Fundamentals of Examination and organisations and private practices. Australian College of Physiotherapists. Measurement For more information Career opportunities International students: Accreditation Theory, Practice and Research: future-students.uq.edu.au Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy – Physiotherapists work in hospitals, Outside Australia: • Australian Physiotherapy Association. Lower Limb rehabilitation units, community health +61 3 8676 7004 Theory, Practice and Research: centres and schools. You can also work in Within Australia (free call): Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy – private practice offering treatments to a 1800 671 980 Lumbar Spine range of patients or specialise in areas such [email protected]

30 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 31 Business Clinical Psychology Psychology

“The composition of the Master of Clinical Psychology program, along Why study Business Psychology with UQ’s involvement in quality M MASTER “I completed my M MASTER at UQ? research, appealed to me. I really undergraduate at UQ and Duration 1.5 years full-time (or part-time This program will equip you with the Duration 2 years full-time (or part-time enjoy the practical exercises, allowing applying for postgraduate equivalent) skills required to become a consultant equivalent) me to practise my skills but I also get Commencing Semester 1 specialising in the use of psychology to study here was an easy Commencing Semester 1 enhance the productivity and effectiveness the chance to learn from my peers.” Location St Lucia decision, thanks to some of Location St Lucia of individuals, teams and organisations, and Program code 5665 Tatiana to improve the quality of working life. the world-class lecturers and Program code 5164 Delivery mode Internal Master of Clinical Psychology student, Italy This program is designed for those who are academics in the School. The Delivery mode Internal Prerequisites An approved bachelor’s interested in using psychological theory variety of opportunities, the Prerequisites A Bachelor of Psychological degree in psychology with Honours Class and knowledge in business, without seeking Science (Honours Class I or IIA) or I or IIA or equivalent four-year program people, and the projects on the equivalent four year Australian Psychology registration as a psychologist. from a recognised tertiary institution. You placements, make for a deeply Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited will also need to provide a copy of your CV In addition to the benefits of studying at a degree. All successful applicants are Why study Clinical Psychology at UQ? Professional memberships rewarding experience.” and to nominate two referees. Shortlisted university recognised as one of the top-50 required to apply for and gain provisional Clinical psychologists promote optimal Graduates may be eligible for membership applicants will be invited to participate in a global institutions, you will study in one of registration or if applicable, full registration, levels of psychological functioning to with: process of selection with the Psychology Board of Australia, the largest and most prestigious schools Sam decrease levels of psychological distress. which includes the Board’s English • Australian Psychological Society (APS) International availability Yes of psychology in Australia. Our strong Master of Business Psychology They have expertise in the assessment, (CRICOS 092457E) graduate, Australia Language Proficiency requirements. • APS College of Clinical Psychologists reputation is built on excellence in teaching, Students must have registration prior to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a (associate membership). English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, research and service to the community. You commencing their study and this must be broad range of emotional and behavioural reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6 will also have the advantage to undertake maintained for the duration of the program problems including anxiety, depression, (or approved test) Accreditation key business courses from UQ Business You can work in a range of roles such Applicants with non-Australian degrees stress, substance addiction and abuse, • Australian Psychology Accreditation Note An early application closing School. You will have access to world-class as organisational development and must have their qualifications assessed adjustment to physical illness, relationship date applies to this program. Visit Council. facilities and resources to help you develop management consultants, change by the Australian Psychological Society difficulties and learning disabilities. future-students.uq.edu.au management specialists, and human factors (APS) as meeting the prerequisites prior The program is recognised by the the attributes that make UQ graduates This program provides in-depth knowledge specialists. to application Psychology Board of Australia as providing globally competitive. and professional skills in clinical psychology Please refer to future-students.uq.edu.au suitable training towards eligibility for through a combination of coursework, for full application requirements general registration as a psychologist. This SAMPLE COURSES Career opportunities Professional memberships supervised practice and research. You will International availability Yes program has full accreditation with the Graduates with a background in business gain a foundation in the scientific bases and Graduates may be eligible for membership (limited capacity) (CRICOS 026000G) Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Business Skills psychology are sought after for their practice of clinical psychology and receive with: English proficiency IELTS overall 7, reading Job and Organisational Design unique analytical and practical skill set and training in clinical practice, which employs • Australian Institute of Management 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 (or Other requirements Motivating and Leading in the Workplace theoretical understanding. approved test) evidence-based, best-practice models in • APS College of Organisational health and mental health settings. Before commencing placement courses Organisational Change: Theory and Practice Psychologists (associate membership). Note An early application closing you must obtain, and thereafter hold for date applies to this program. Visit the duration of the program, a current Blue future-students.uq.edu.au Practical experience Card. You may also be required to provide You will develop your skills and apply evidence that you do not carry blood- your knowledge through 1000 hours of For more information borne transmissible viruses or tuberculosis supervised clinical placements in a range future-students.uq.edu.au (TB) and comply with a schedule of of organisations including not-for-profit, SAMPLE COURSES immunisations. See community service and private practice. International students: habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Outside Australia: Career opportunities +61 3 8676 7004 Addiction Science and Practice For more information Within Australia (free call): Applied Gerontology As a clinical psychologist, you will work in a range of healthcare settings, such as future-students.uq.edu.au 1800 671 980 Assessment in Psychological Practice hospitals, aged care and private practice, as [email protected] Behavioural Family Intervention well as schools, courts, community health International students: Clinical Psychopathology services, prisons and the defence forces. Outside Australia: For more information about +61 3 8676 7004 employment opportunities see the Within Australia (free call): Australian Psychological Society at 1800 671 980 psychology.org.au. [email protected]

32 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 33 Organisational Psychology (Master) Psychology

Why study Psychology at UQ? Sport and Exercise Psychology M MASTER This program will equip you with core Understand how psychological factors can influence wellbeing, participation and Duration 2 years full-time (or part-time professional skills and knowledge required equivalent) to practise competently as a psychologist. performance in sport and physical activity. Help elite athletes develop the psychological skills “UQ’s Master of Organisational Commencing Semester 1 It offers advanced coursework in a chosen Why study Organisational specialisation, an applied psychology research to reach peak performance and promote the M MASTER Psychology program is well Location St Lucia Psychology at UQ? project supervised by highly trained staff, and benefits of exercise in treating chronic illness. planned, well organised and Program code 5666 specialist and generalist placements. Duration 2 years full-time (or part-time This program prepares you for organisational equivalent) psychology practice, focusing on building executed with very high quality. Delivery mode Internal Professional memberships Commencing Semester 1 skills such as critical analysis, problem I enjoy the close-knit culture Prerequisites A Bachelor of Psychological Practical experience Graduates may be eligible for membership solving, communication, consultation and Science (Honours Class I or IIA) or You will undertake 1000 hours of with: Location St Lucia between staff and students, equivalent four-year Australian Psychology organisational change skills. Organisational supervised clinical placements in a range of Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited • Australian Psychological Sociey (APS) Program code 5199 psychology seeks knowledge of behaviour as I get to engage closely with degree. All successful applicants are organisations, including community service, • APS College of Counselling Psychologists^ Delivery mode Internal in organisational settings by systematically mentors and role models in my government, hospitals, healthcare providers required to apply for and gain provisional • APS College of Sport and Exercise Prerequisites A Bachelor of Psychological studying individual, group and organisational registration or if applicable, full registration, and private practice. UQ is the only university field, which makes my learning Psychologists^ Science (Honours Class I or IIA) or processes. Organisational psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia, in the state to offer students the opportunity and professional development • APS College of Health Psychologists^ equivalent four-year Australian Psychology employs a ‘scientist-practitioner’ method which includes the Board’s English to meet the requirements of full registration Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Language Proficiency requirements. of inquiry, first to seek understanding of all the more enjoyable.” as a psychologist and provide a pathway to • APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists^. degree. All successful applicants are Students must have registration prior to ^ behaviour within employment contexts, and endorsement in the following specialisations. associate membership required to apply for and gain provisional Mazlan commencing their study and this must be registration or if applicable, full registration, then to develop techniques and skills which maintained for the duration of the program with the Psychology Board of Australia, foster employee wellbeing and organisational Master of Organisational Accreditation Applicants with non-Australian degrees must Specialisations which includes the Board’s English effectiveness. Psychology student, Singapore • Australian Psychology Accreditation have their qualifications assessed by the Language Proficiency requirements. Areas of endorsed psychological practice The work of an organisational psychologist Australian Psychological Society (APS) as Council. Students must have registration prior to are available in: commencing their study and this must be revolves around the development of an meeting the prerequisites prior to application The program is recognised by the maintained for the duration of the program. organisation’s human resources to enhance Please refer to future-students.uq.edu.au Counselling Psychology Psychology Board of Australia as providing Applicants with non-Australian degrees motivation, performance and satisfaction. Professional memberships for full application requirements Use a diverse range of therapeutic methods suitable training towards eligibility for must have their qualifications assessed This may include developing effective Graduates may be eligible for membership International availability Yes to help people experiencing acute or chronic general registration as a psychologist. by the Australian Psychological Society selection systems, designing and delivering (CRICOS 092458D) life crises in areas related to personal This program has full accreditation with (APS) as meeting the prerequisites prior with: training programs, introducing organisational wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, mental the Australian Psychology Accreditation to application • Australian Psychological Sociey (APS) English proficiency IELTS overall 7, reading change, designing jobs and organisational 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 (or health, work, recreation and health. Council. Please refer to future-students.uq.edu.au structures, and training and developing • APS College of Organisational approved test) for full application requirements Psychologists (associate membership). Health Psychology Other requirements executives, managers and supervisors. Note An early application closing International availability Yes (limited Understand the effects of psychological date applies to this program. Visit Before commencing placement courses capacity) (CRICOS 002042G) Practical experience Accreditation future-students.uq.edu.au factors related to health and illness in two you must obtain, and thereafter hold for English proficiency IELTS overall 7, reading of the main areas of health promotion and You will develop your skills and apply • Australian Psychology Accreditation the duration of the program, a current Blue 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 (or Council. clinical health. Focus on the prevention of Card. You may also be required to provide approved test) your knowledge through 1000 hours of SAMPLE COURSES illness and the promotion of health-related evidence that you do not carry blood-borne supervised clinical placement in a range The program is recognised by the Note An early application closing behaviours with individuals or through transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and date applies to this program. Visit of organisations including not-for-profit, Psychology Board of Australia as providing Advanced Clinical Health Psychology population-based interventions. comply with a schedule of immunisations. future-students.uq.edu.au. community service and private practice. suitable training towards eligibility for See . general registration as a psychologist. Assessment in Psychological Practice habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready Career opportunities This program has full accreditation with the Working with Children and Young People SAMPLE COURSES As a graduate, you can work in varied and Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. in Therapy challenging roles in business, the public “I specialised in health as the Advanced Personnel Training sector and the community. The main areas combination of psychology and public Job and Organisational Design for employment include: For more information health appealed to me and it has been Organisational Change: Theory and • academic teaching and research For more information future-students.uq.edu.au Practice really interesting to learn about how • job design, ergonomics, measurement future-students.uq.edu.au Motivating and Leading in the Workplace and evaluation For more information a person’s physical health and mental • organisational development and change International students: future-students.uq.edu.au health impact on one another.” • recruitment and selection Outside Australia: International students: • training and development. +61 3 8676 7004 Outside Australia: Sam For more information about employment Within Australia (free call): +61 3 8676 7004 Master of Applied Psychology graduate, Australia opportunities see the Australian 1800 671 980 Within Australia (free call): Psychological Society at psychology.org.au. 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“UQ’s Doctor of Psychology has a good research background and will be a Why study Psychology at UQ? great stepping stone for me Why study Psychological Practice Employ a `scientist-practitioner’ method D DOCTORATE GD GRADUATE DIPLOMA of inquiry, first to seek understanding of This program is intended for those who aspire to practise as a psychologist. at UQ? behaviour within employment contexts, to excellence and leadership in the profession This program is designed for registered Duration 4 years full-time The specialisation in clinical Duration 2 years part-time (2 units per and then to develop techniques and of clinical psychology. The program entails semester) psychologists with a postgraduate Commencing Semester 1 skills that foster employee wellbeing and a substantial empirical research thesis, and neuropsychology qualification in a specialist area who want Commencing Semester 1 organisational effectiveness. Location St Lucia specialist placements and advanced was definitely a valuable to undertake studies in another area of Location St Lucia Program code 5614 professionally oriented coursework. component that stood out.” specialisation. Sport and Exercise Psychology Program code 5675 Delivery mode Internal Choose one of the following specialisations: You will assist elite athletes to develop the Delivery mode Internal Specialisations Prerequisites A Bachelor of Psychological Clinical Psychology A Padmassini psychological skills needed to reach peak Science (Honours Class I or IIA) or Prerequisites An approved master’s or The following specialisations are available: Focus on broad clinical training while Doctor of Psychology student, performance, conduct research and also equivalent four-year Australian Psychology Singapore higher degree in psychology or equivalent, raise awareness of the benefits of exercise allowing specialisation through targeted current registration as a general psychologist Clinical Neuropsychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited for the treatment of chronic illness. degree. All successful applicants are electives. Specialised concentrations are and endorsement in another specialist You will specialise in clinical and cognitive area. Applicants will also need to submit a required to apply for and gain provisional available in areas such as child and family, neuropsychological theory and practice. CV and nominate two referees. Shortlisted Professional memberships registration or if applicable, full registration, and older adults, and are facilitated through Professional memberships This includes the assessment and treatment with the Psychology Board of Australia, applicants will be invited to an interview Graduates may be eligible for membership specialised placements. of cognitive, behavioural and emotional which includes the Board’s English Graduates may be eligible for membership with: International availability No with: Language Proficiency requirements. Clinical Psychology and Clinical disorders associated with dysfunction of • Australian Psychological Society (APS) Note An early application closing Students must have registration prior to brain processes. • Australian Psychological Society (APS) Geropsychology • APS College of Clinical date applies to this program. Visit commencing their study and this must be Focus on basic clinical training while allowing future-students.uq.edu.au • APS College of Clinical Psychologists^ maintained for the duration of the program Neuropsychologists^ Clinical Psychology specialisation in clinical geropsychology. • APS College of Clinical Psychologists^. Applicants with non-Australian degrees must Use evidence-based approaches to assessment • APS College of Counselling have their qualifications assessed by the Clinical Psychology and Clinical ^ associate membership and intervention to help people enhance Psychologists^ Australian Psychological Society (APS) as Neuropsychology SAMPLE COURSES their functioning and reduce psychological • APS College of Health Psychologists^ meeting the prerequisites prior to application Accreditation distress. This includes the assessment, Focus on clinical psychology training while Advanced Interpersonal Skills diagnosis, treatment and prevention of • APS College of Organisational Please refer to future-students.uq.edu.au allowing specialisation in neuropsychological • Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. for full application requirements a wide range of issues including anxiety, Psychologists^ theory and practice. Specialist concentrations The program is recognised by the Advanced Organisational Psychology depression, substance abuse, adjustment International availability Yes (limited are available in areas such as paediatric or Psychology Board of Australia as providing Applied Gerontology • APS College of Sport and Exercise capacity) (CRICOS 084717A) to physical illness, learning difficulties, and Psychologists^. older adults, and are facilitated through suitable training towards eligibility for Clinical Psychopathology couple, parenting and family problems. English proficiency IELTS overall 7, ^ associate membership specialised placements. general registration as a psychologist. This Public Health Psychology reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 program has full accreditation with the Counselling Psychology Sport Science (Anatomy, Biomechanics, (or approved test) Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Accreditation Practical experience Physiology) You will help individuals, families and groups Note An early application closing You will undertake more than 1500 hours of in areas related to personal wellbeing, • Australian Psychology Accreditation date applies to this program. Visit supervised clinical placements in areas such Other requirements interpersonal relationships, work, recreation Council. future-students.uq.edu.au as child and family, clinical neuropsychology Before commencing placement courses For more information and health. You will also be trained to assist This program has accreditation with and older adults. you must obtain, and thereafter hold for future-students.uq.edu.au people who are experiencing both acute conditions. Please contact the School on the duration of the program, a current Blue and chronic life crises. [email protected] for details. SAMPLE COURSES Career opportunities Card. You may also be required to provide Health Psychology As a clinical psychologist, you will work in a evidence that you do not carry blood-borne Other requirements Acceptance and Commitment Therapy You may work on health promotion range of healthcare settings such as hospitals, transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and campaigns with government and non- Before commencing placement courses Behavioural Family Intervention aged care and private practice as well as comply with a schedule of immunisations. government organisations, or work with you must obtain, and thereafter hold Clinical Leadership and Supervision schools, courts, community health services, See habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. clients in hospital settings or in private for the duration of the program, a current prisons and the defence forces. Doctor of Psychology Dissertation practice. You may also assist clients with Blue Card. You may also be required to Clinical neuropsychology and clinical For more information chronic pain or chronic disease or who provide evidence that you do not carry psychology specialisations work in hospital- future-students.uq.edu.au require . blood-borne transmissible viruses or based neuropsychological assessment services tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a Organisational Psychology and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. International students: schedule of immunisations. See You will understand behaviour in habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Clinical geropsychology specialists can work in Outside Australia: organisational settings by systematically aged-care assessment teams, long-term care +61 3 8676 7004 studying individual, group and facilities and community-based programs. Within Australia (free call): organisational processes. For more information about employment 1800 671 980 opportunities see www.psychology.org.au. [email protected] 36 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 37 Public Health

Why study Public Health at UQ? GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting healthy GD GRADUATE DIPLOMA lifestyles. It offers a rewarding career that suits many people from a variety of “I was interested to find out M MASTER backgrounds including health, science, what happens behind the education and the social sciences. If you are scenes of frontline health Duration curious, enjoy solving problems and have 6 months full-time (or part-time a desire to make a lasting impact on the professionals. I enjoyed that equivalent) health of communities and populations then my classmates came from Nutrition Careers in public health are diverse and 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) a degree in public health may be for you. different backgrounds with a graduates work across the public, private 1.5 years full-time (or part-time With The University of Queensland ranked This plan of study provides broadly “After working as a health variety of experience. I loved based academic training to develop an and not-for-profit sectors. equivalent) number one in public health in Australasia journalist in Hong Kong, (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of the diversity of courses which understanding of nutrition and its role Commencing GC and GD Semester 1 or 2, I wanted to learn more about Master Semester 1, 2 and Summer Academic Subjects 2018), you know you’re gave us great opportunities to in the public health agenda globally and Professional memberships at the local level. Topics of particular Location Herston studying towards a qualification that is plan real-life projects targeting Graduates may be eligible for membership health policies and research. among the very best in the world. interest include the nutrition transition and with the following professional bodies: When my family moved back Program code GC 5181, GD 5131, M 5224 real world situations.” meeting the challenges of both over and Depending on your current qualifications Delivery mode Internal and external under-nutrition. Masters students have the • Australian College of Health Service to Brisbane I decided to join and time to dedicate to study, there are Executives Prerequisites Kristy opportunity to put this into practice in their them. Studying seemed like three study options available: Graduate Master of Public Health graduate, final semester by undertaking an individual • Australasian Faculty of Public Health An approved degree or a post- Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of a good way to settle in. UQ is Australia research project, joining a group fieldwork Medicine secondary qualification and at least Public Health (MPH). the most reputable university two years work experience in a Watch Kristy discuss her time at UQ project in South-East Asia, or undertaking • Public Health Association of Australia Within the MPH, the special study plans in Brisbane and I found the healthcare or public health setting at vimeo.com/323913006 additional specialist coursework. • Royal Australasian College of Medical An approved degree or a Graduate focus on: Administrators. students to be very friendly Standard Certificate in Public Health from UQ • Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs and willing to help each other (or equivalent) This plan ensures that all students gain the • Global Health Accreditation out. I had the privilege of An approved degree in the same essential knowledge and skills required to • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention UQ’s Master of Public Health is the first discipline or a degree in a different work as public health professionals across a travelling to China with two • Indigenous Health in Australia to have achieved Curriculum discipline and have completed one wide range of populations and countries. It of my professors to assist year’s full-time work experience in a • Nutrition Validation from the Agency for Public of health, inequalities in health and the includes introductory courses to biostatistics, healthcare setting or the Graduate • Standard. epidemiology, and environmental health Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), them in teaching a ‘One Certificate and/or a Graduate Diploma transfer of health risks at unprecedented one of the world’s leading accrediting All fields of study are a mixture of internal as well as health systems and social Health’ course organised by in Public Health from UQ (or equivalent) scale. It examines policy responses to these bodies for MPH programs. This validation and external delivery and all core courses are perspectives in population health. This plan the Sun Yat-sen University.” International availability Yes* challenges that are shaped by countries, confirms that the curriculum adheres offered internally and externally for maximum offers maximum course choice and flexibility. (GC – CRICOS 037400A, GD – CRICOS but increasingly by diverse transnational to European standards for a modern flexibility. Additionally, summer semester Wei Lo 024647G, M – CRICOS 003931K) and multilateral actors that shape health. comprehensive degree and contains the entry is available to domestic students. The study of global health therefore is Career opportunities Master of Public Health graduate, English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, basic structure and core content expected Hong Kong reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6 multidisciplinary, extending beyond the Many public health students are health from a Master of Public Health. (or approved test) Specialisations disciplines of public health to embrace professionals interested in moving into public While this degree may be accredited by * International students must study on a The following specialisations are available politics, development, human rights and law health, advancing their career or wanting an official industry accreditation body in full-time basis for the Master of Public Health: and political economy. to broaden their range of expertise to move Australia, completion may not result in into health management. Others are from Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Health Promotion and Disease Prevention graduates receiving automatic accreditation. different fields and want to apply their skills Please contact the relevant registration body SAMPLE COURSES Within the field of public health, alcohol, This plan emphasises a broad ecological and experience in a public health career. tobacco and other drug use are associated perspective on health behaviour and health for details of any conditions for accreditation. As a public health graduate, you have the with a significant burden of illness and injury promotion, including understanding the influence and ability to inform health policy, Introduction to Biostatistics in populations around the globe. In addition, scope and purpose of health behaviour lead health services reform and act on new Introduction to Environmental Health individuals, families and communities theories, and identifying what is most developments regarding health concerns For more information Introduction to Epidemiology experience adverse social harms arising relevant from those theories that may be such as diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS and future-students.uq.edu.au from specific patterns of intoxication, applied in practice. Evidence in Public Health Nutrition injury prevention, as well as more traditional modes of drug use and illicit drug markets. Health Promotion in Public Health Indigenous Health concerns such as under-nutrition and International students: Introduction to Substance Use and Global Health This plan of study produces graduates with communicable diseases. Outside Australia: Misuse This plan explores health in a globalising a broad understanding of health and illness Whether working hands-on in the field, or in +61 3 8676 7004 Public Health Practice world and focuses on the impact of of Indigenous Australians, and the capacity research, academia or government, all public Within Australia (free call): Social Perspectives in Public Health global interdependencies, the social, to manage effective public health solutions health professionals have the potential to 1800 671 980 environmental and political determinants in a culturally and socially appropriate way. make a real difference to the world’s health. [email protected]

38 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 39 “My primary motivation to study my degree was to educate and empower people with communication difficulties. I wanted to help others who Social Work stutter/stammer find their voice and express themselves. I chose The University of Queensland because it is reputable and one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. The support offered from the Studies academics and student services stood out to me.” Lashay Master of Speech Pathology Studies graduate, Canada

“I chose the Master of Social Why study Social Work Studies at UQ? M MASTER Work Studies because of UQ’s Social work is an exciting and rewarding international reputation. career if you are interested in working with Duration I really enjoyed the focus (32 units): 2 years full-time (or part-time people and addressing social and community equivalent) issues and problems. As a social worker, you on the practical element of will have a commitment to the wellbeing of (24 units): 1.5 years full-time (or part-time the program and the skills Speech Pathology Studies equivalent) society and be highly skilled to intervene with and support individuals, families, groups I developed. The biggest Students will be required to attend clinical and communities to achieve equitable perspective shift for me was placements on a full-time basis access to opportunities and resources. Social that everyone in the cohort Commencing Semester 1 workers stimulate action to change the social Why study Speech Pathology • community health centres wants to be there and are M MASTER Location St Lucia circumstances of individuals and groups Studies at UQ? • general, paediatric and adult hospitals who are socially excluded. They also work really focused, which is great.” • childcare, kindergarten and schools Program code (32 units) 5457, Duration 2.5 years full-time The profession of speech pathology is (24 units) 5458 to reduce personal pain and distress and primarily focused on the management • private practice Jamie Commencing Semester 2 Delivery mode Internal provide direction for individual development of communication and/or swallowing • rehabilitation centres. and control over life situations. Master of Social Work Studies Location St Lucia difficulties. Communication problems may Prerequisites An approved bachelor’s graduate, Australia degree with at least one year full-time (or This program will allow you to qualify as Program code 5228 occur in the areas of speech, language, voice, Professional memberships part-time equivalent) demonstrated study a social worker. In addition to completing Delivery mode Internal fluency (stuttering), hearing or literacy. Graduates may be eligible for membership in social and behavioural sciences (such core courses, you will have the opportunity Prerequisites An approved bachelor’s Speech pathologists enjoy rewarding with: as psychology, social welfare, behavioural to complete advanced practice electives degree other than speech pathology with careers delivering services such as • Speech Pathology Australia. studies) in counselling, community development, recommended study in health, humanities, individual therapy, group therapy, classroom (24 units) – Bachelor of Human Services or child and family welfare. The program is education, social, physical or biological support programs and home visits for Accreditation (or equivalent) and portfolio. Visit particularly suited to new graduates looking sciences. University-level or equivalent • migrant and refugee services clients and carers. They help people of all • Speech Pathology Australia. future-students.uq.edu.au for full details for a clearly defined career path as a social courses in statistics and one course in ages, across the lifespan from children to • correctional services linguistics, psychology or physiology. Entry Completion of the degree may not result in International availability Yes worker or those working in human services adults, who present with communication • private practice. is competitive based on GPA. Visit graduates receiving automatic registration. (32 units – CRICOS 063939E, wanting to upgrade their skills to become a problems due to developmental delays, future-students.uq.edu.au for full Please contact the registration body for 24 units – CRICOS 090308A) qualified social worker. disease or injury such as stroke, hearing Professional memberships prerequisite details details of any conditions for registration. English proficiency IELTS overall 7, reading loss, traumatic brain injury, and intellectual 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7 (or Graduates may be eligible for membership International availability Yes (limited Practical experience disability. They also work with clients who Other requirements approved test) with: capacity)(CRICOS 002057M) You will undertake 1000 hours of supervised have feeding or swallowing problems. English proficiency IELTS overall 7, reading At the commencement of the program practical placements in a variety of • Australian Association of Social Workers. 7, writing 7, speaking 8, listening 7 (or Be taught by award-winning teachers, you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the organisations including not-for-profit, researchers and clinical educators who are SAMPLE COURSES Accreditation approved test) duration of the program, a current community service organisations and among the best in Australia. You will gain the Note An early application closing date First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and private practice. • Australian Association of Social Workers. theoretical knowledge, professional attributes Advanced Social Work Field Practice in applies to this program. Visit Blue Card. You will also be required to Mental Health future-students.uq.edu.au and clinical and research skills in clinical provide evidence that you do not carry Other requirements speech pathology practice. Use your prior Introduction to Key Elements of Social Career opportunities blood-borne transmissible viruses or Work Before commencing placement courses, you skills and knowledge to become a lifelong tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a With continued growth in the health and must obtain, and thereafter hold for the learner and critical thinker, which will enhance The Legal and Policy Context for Social schedule of immunisations. See community services industry, employment duration of the program, a current Blue Card. SAMPLE COURSES the effectiveness of your professional practice. Work Practice habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. is available in a variety of organisations and See habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready. Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait areas, including: Anatomical Fundamentals for Speech and Practical experience Islander People Language • health services You will complete supervised clinical For more information Children with Special Needs For more information • family support placements throughout the program in future-students.uq.edu.au Early Childhood Language future-students.uq.edu.au • child protection a range of clinical settings that include Voice, Hearing and Fluency Disorders hospitals, educational facilities, other • community development International students: International students: healthcare organisations, private practices • disability services Outside Australia: and UQ’s Speech Pathology clinics. Outside Australia: • mental health +61 3 8676 7004 +61 3 8676 7004 • youth work and youth justice Within Australia (free call): Career opportunities Within Australia (free call): • drug and alcohol services 1800 671 980 As a speech pathologist, you can work in 1800 671 980 [email protected] many different settings, including: [email protected]

40 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 41 Sports Coaching Sports Medicine

Why study Sports Coaching at UQ? GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE There is high demand for innovative and well-informed sports coaches with widely M MASTER recognised qualifications, in all sectors of M MASTER domestic and international sport. Duration “One of the best learning Duration Elite coaches, expert academics, and world- 6 months full-time (or part-time leading researchers have combined their experiences I have ever had 6 months full-time (or part-time equivalent) equivalent) knowledge and skills in forging this unique in my coaching career was (16 units) 1 year full-time (or part-time and engaging program that offers the latest 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) equivalent) to undertake the Master of and most innovative theory and practice Commencing Semester 1 or 2 (24 units) 1.5 years full-time (or part- Sports Coaching program at in sports coaching. This program provides Location External time equivalent) practising coaches with the opportunity UQ. The program is delivered Program code GC 5290, M 5420 Commencing GC Semester 1 or 2, to enhance and develop their professional in a very user-friendly way M (16 and 24 units) Semester 1 or 2 Delivery mode External practice and support their performance in for full-time professionals and Location External the world of sports coaching. Prerequisites An approved degree in the content is applicable for medicine and two years full-time Program code GC 5444, M (16 units) 5447, You will engage in learning experiences that coaches of all different sports. (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical M (24 units) 5446 promote and encourage extensive analysis practice. Applicants must hold registration as Delivery mode External and critical reflection on your current coaching It is an essential qualification a medical practitioner in country of practice Prerequisites practices and contexts. You will also develop for any coach aspiring to be International availability Yes Why study Sports Medicine at UQ? expertise and knowledge in examining A bachelor’s degree or approved post- the very best in their craft.” English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, This suite of programs has been created and enhancing both athletic and coaching secondary study in a different discipline reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, specifically for general practitioners performance across bio-physical (e.g. and relevant work experience in Liam listening 6 (or approved test) who want to develop or advance their coaching; OR extensive work experience recovery, program management, rate limiters) Master of Sports Coaching graduate, Note International students wishing to study knowledge and skills in sports medicine. The in coaching as per program rules and socio-cultural (e.g. quality coaching Australia this program will not be eligible for a student knowledge gained will allow you to provide practices, emotional regulation, and cultures 16 units: An approved bachelor’s visa and therefore must hold an alternative a comprehensive and interdisciplinary honours degree in the same discipline of excellence) domains. In addition, you will Australian Visa that is valid for the duration of the program with sufficient study approach to prevention, treatment and 24 units: A UQ GC in sports coaching be offered significant freedom to investigate entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs management of sports injuries. or approved bachelor’s degree in the areas of specific significance to your previous, • high performance coach for further details. Alternatively, students may You will develop the clinical knowledge, same discipline current or future coaching practice. • performance director study this program from their home country research and practical skills for evidence- International availability Yes • sports development manager. The programs offer flexible, work-based based practice in sports medicine. You will English proficiency IELTS overall 6.5, learning and are delivered online using acquire the knowledge and skills to treat reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, proven learning pedagogies and discussion listening 6 (or approved test) For more information SAMPLE COURSES different types of exercising individuals forums to allow collaboration between future-students.uq.edu.au (e.g. athletes and amateur sports people), Note International students wishing to “The program allowed me program staff, coaches and peers. and different types of injuries sustained study this program will not be eligible for Lower Limb and Lumbar Region to widen my knowledge in a Student Visa and therefore must hold an International students: Injuries during sporting activities and other Career opportunities physical activity (e.g. muscular injuries and the sports medicine field and alternative Australian Visa that is valid for the Outside Australia: Principles of Sports Medicine duration of the program with sufficient study Careers include: lumbar region injuries). An understanding +61 3 8676 7004 Special Groups in Sports Medicine incorporate sports medicine entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs of the fundamental principles of sports • coach educator Within Australia (free call): Upper Limb, Head, Neck and Trunk practices in my general for further details. Alternatively, students may medicine and its applications will serve as • director of coaching 1800 671 980 Sport Injuries study this program from their home country an important backdrop within a general practice. As the director • head and assistant coach [email protected] Clinical Exercise Science for practice setting. and sole general and sports Sports Medicine Assessment projects are highly practical practitioner at my practice, SAMPLE COURSES Introduction to Biostatistics and industry relevant and they can also be the external coursework was Introduction to Epidemiology customised to your own development needs. Research Project in Sports Medicine perfect for my situation as it Applied Sport Psychology for Coaches The programs offer flexible, work-based was convenient and easy.” Contemporary Issues in Coaching learning and are delivered entirely online Movement and Performance Analysis using proven online learning pedagogies Quality Coaching: Understanding, For more information (such as hands-on video tutorials) and Simone Informing and Advancing Practice future-students.uq.edu.au discussion forums to allow contact with Graduate Certificate of Sports Medicine graduate, Australia Advanced Training Programs expert staff and other general practitioners. International students: Developing the Elite Athlete High Performance Program Outside Australia: Career opportunities Management for Coaches +61 3 8676 7004 As a , the UQ sports Recovery and Nutrition for the Within Australia (free call): medicine programs provide the opportunity Elite Athlete 1800 671 980 to develop or advance your knowledge and [email protected] skills in sports medicine.

42 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 43 Higher degrees by research

UQ has supported more than 15,000 students in their academic pursuit of a higher degree by research. Now is the time for you to achieve your research goals at one of Australia’s leading research universities. Our research degrees See graduate-school.uq.edu.au/uq-research-degrees

Programs How to apply Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs at UQ include the PhD DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MPhil MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Master of Philosophy (MPhil). At UQ, we have made applying for a higher degree by research HDR students produce new knowledge and expertise that is One of the highest degrees that can be awarded. Seen as a requirement for An internationally recognised postgraduate research degree that involves the majority of academic and research positions in a wide range of fields and undertaking a significant research project. The MPhil program provides (HDR) as simple as possible. You can apply by visiting the innovative, relevant and progressive. industries. The aim of the PhD is to foster the development of independent candidates with an opportunity to develop and enhance analytical and 1 Graduate School website and following these steps. research skills. research skills through independent investigation in a specific field. Visit uq.edu.au/grad-school/apply Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) You should also familarise yourself with UQ’s research degree A PhD is one of the highest degrees that can be awarded. It Duration requirements and scholarships. is an advanced academic qualification seen as a requirement 3–4 years (full-time) 1.5–2 years (full-time) for the majority of academic and research positions in a wide 1 range of fields and industries. The aim of the PhD is to foster the Assessment development of independent research skills. These skills include Check your eligibility the capacity to formulate a significant problem, to develop A thesis of no more than 80,000 words, with the research representing a A thesis of no more that 40,000 words that demonstrates a capacity A summary of the entry requirements for the PhD and mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills, and significant new contribution to the discipline. for critical analysis and application of specialist knowledge. MPhil programs are listed to the right. See the Graduate to relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge School’s website for more detailed information. in a relevant disciplinary area. Minimum level of academic achievement graduate-school.uq.edu.au Master of Philosophy (MPhil) • a bachelor’s degree with at least Honours Class IIA or equivalent, which • a bachelor’s degree with Honours Class IIB or better, which includes a 2 An MPhil is an internationally recognised postgraduate research includes a relevant research component, or relevant research component, or degree that involves undertaking a significant research project. • a research master’s degree, or • a postgraduate degree of at least one year full-time equivalent and an Search for a supervisor The MPhil program provides students with an opportunity to • a coursework master’s degree and an overall GPA equivalent to 5.65 on the overall GPA equivalent to 5.0 on the 7-point UQ scale, which includes a relevant research component, or Visit researchers.uq.edu.au develop and enhance analytical and research skills through 7-point UQ scale, which includes a relevant research component, or • a bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of documented relevant independent investigation in a specific field. Many MPhil students • a postgraduate degree of at least one year full-time equivalent with an overall GPA equivalent to 5.0 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with research experience, or choose to continue with their research in order to obtain a PhD. demonstrated research experience equivalent to Honours Class IIA • evidence of other qualifications and/or experience to satisfy the Dean 3 Likewise, some PhD students elect to finish early with an MPhil. (considered on a case-by-case basis), or that the applicant is suitably qualified for admission. Prepare your documentation • a bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of documented relevant research experience, including research publications. Documents required include an academic CV, academic Why undertake a HDR? transcripts, award certificates, evidence for meeting Most PhD and MPhil candidates undertake an HDR degree because UQ’s English language proficiency requirements, contact they are driven by the desire to advance their career opportunities Relevance of degree details of two academic referees. Some schools and or satisfy their intellectual curiosity. Graduates from HDR programs institutes have additional requirements. typically enjoy academic or research careers within tertiary The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended institutions or a broad range of professional and leadership roles PhD, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have MPhil, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will within industry and government. As well as vocational benefits, already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of 4 knowledge relevant to the intended PhD. knowledge relevant to the intended MPhil. completing an HDR degree positions you as an expert, and Apply online provides opportunities to travel, network and explore. Currency of applicant’s knowledge The information you provide in your application will help See graduate-school.uq.edu.au for more information. UQ assess your suitability for undertaking a HDR at UQ, investigate UQ’s capacity to provide you with an advisory team and research facilities, and determine if there The applicant’s degree and/or professional experience must demonstrate that The applicant’s degree and/or professional experience must demonstrate that are adequate project funds, general infrastructure and the applicant’s knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake the applicant’s knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their PhD is current. It is therefore expected that an applicant will have support services available. If you wish to be considered their MPhil is current. It is therefore expected that an applicant will have completed their tertiary studies and/or any relevant professional experience in completed their tertiary studies and/or any relevant professional experience for a competitive, merit-based stipend scholarship, simply the 10 years immediately prior to their intended entry to the PhD. in the 10 years immediately prior to their intended entry to the MPhil. indicate on the application form. UQ will contact you during the assessment process to discuss your application and may request additional documentation such as a research Commencement dates proposal. Once the assessment process is complete, you will be formally notified of the outcome of your application. Enrolment is in research quarters and commencement in a research quarter Enrolment is in research quarters and commencement in a research quarter 1Applications are assessed on a case by case basis. English language proficiency is fixed to a specific period. is fixed to a specific period. requirements apply.

44 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 45 Postgraduate research

Change lives and push the frontiers of health, behavioural and medical science. Start your research career today by visiting future-students.uq.edu.au.

Undertake a higher degree by research Learn from the best Innovation and excellence These facilities include: The CDF provides a range of free-of-charge (HDR) at UQ and you will join one of UQ has a long-standing international UQ has invested in leading-edge projects • Centre for Children’s Health Research development opportunities for you during Australia’s top three research universities. UQ reputation for superior research training to support UQ researchers in their quest to at the Queensland Children’s Hospital your studies. All CDF workshops and Fast facts ranks in the top 50 universities in the world, and outstanding supervision of our HDR provide improved health outcomes, health • Herston Imaging Research Facility activities are mapped to the UQ Higher as measured by the Performance Ranking of Degree by Research Graduate Attributes. students. Your success as a HDR student education and nurture future generations of • Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence Scientific Papers for World Universities, and Broadly speaking, the framework pivots is underpinned by advisers who guide you health professionals. located at Woolloongabba also ranks 48 in the 2019 QS World University around the following three key areas: More than through your candidature and are pivotal • specialised on-site clinics in audiology, Rankings. As an HDR candidate at UQ, you Professor Elizabeth Ward is an example research skills, transferable skills and in mentoring, guiding and supporting you dentistry, healthy ageing, nutrition, will join a culture of research excellence and of how our supervisors ensure our HDR professional skills. $111 million through your research degrees. occupational therapy, psychology, benefit from access to first-class facilities candidates get the most from their UQ in research income Our advisers foster a supportive research experience. Scan the QR code below or visit physiotherapy, and speech pathology More information about the CDF and and an extensive network of support and how it can assist you can be found at community and are dedicated to developing • The Centre for Online Health advisers who provide exceptional mentorship https://vimeopro.com/uq/research- cdf.graduate-school.uq.edu.au. and supervision. your knowledge and ensuring your success. week-2017/video/233263560 • Oral Health Centre. Our research covers a broad range of over 1375 Three Minute Thesis Want to make an impact? disciplines in health, medicine, behavioural Scholarships and biomedical sciences. Our schools, The UQ Graduate School’s annual research UQ’s reputation for excellence and innovation The UQ Graduate School manages a number research centres and institutes are focused competition, the Three Minute Thesis is reflected in every facet of Australian of scholarship schemes that provide financial higher degree by research on finding solutions to major health (3MT®), celebrates the exciting research health, medical, behavioural and biomedical support for tuition fees, living costs and problems including: conducted by UQ PhD candidates. students (2019) sciences research. UQ conceived Australia’s travel, which enables research candidates to Founded by UQ, the 3MT® competition first blockbuster vaccine Gardasil®. The • business and economics of health focus on their research and achieve the best Dr Fiona Barlow from the School of cultivates candidates’ academic, internationally acclaimed Triple P – Positive • children’s medical research results. Candidates can apply at any time Psychology is another example of how presentation, and research communication Parenting Program emerged from our • clinical research for admission to HDR programs. However, in Australasia supervisors support and mentor HDR skills. UQ health researchers have secured School of Psychology. UQ’s pain therapeutics • environmental health sciences candidates who wish to be considered for # for Public Health students at UQ. She was awarded an the position of winner, people’s choice 1 a UQ Graduate School tuition fee and/or startup, QRxPharma Ltd, made Australian • Indigenous health Emerging Advisor Award as part of the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic living allowance scholarship should note that or runner-up nine out of the 11 times Stock Exchange history as the largest • injury research Excellence in Higher Degree by Research Subjects 2018 the HDR Scholarship Selection Committee the competition has been held. Find biotech Initial Public Offering. 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That’s autoimmune disease least two months before any closing dates. the 2018 UQ 3MT competition, Saurabh QS World Rankings by Subject 2019 why we’ve received unprecedented funding • understanding, treating and preventing Bandhavkar , by using the QR code below through the Australian Research Council and An overview can be found at disease or visit vimeo.com/289597496 the National Health and Medical Research graduate-school.uq.edu.au/scholarships. State-of-the-art • youth substance abuse. Council, as well as other state and federal teaching and government sources and international Our researchers work across all major Career Development Framework learning facilities entities such as the Bill & Melinda Gates fields of health and have a reputation While your degree provides you with an Foundation. We are able to leverage for research that translates from ‘bench excellent grounding for future employment, this confidence and our enviable track to community’. Many are internationally Facilities the Career Development Framework (CDF) record to attract support from community recognised leaders in their fields and We’ve invested heavily in world-class provides opportunities to tease out these organisations and private ventures that share work with talented young research teams facilities to ensure the best equipment, skills, and foster and improve them for your MORE our goals for better health through research. generating life-saving new discoveries and laboratories and expertise are available to research and future career. national teaching awards than One hundred percent of UQ’s research, treatments that impact globally. our staff, students and industry for research, any other Australian university which is evaluated across all 22 broad fields learning and collaborations. of research and 97 specialised fields of Some of these facilities are located at UQ’s research, was ranked at world standard or St Lucia campus while others are distributed above in the 2015 Excellence in Research for on the Herston campus and hospital sites Australia (ERA) assessment. throughout South East Queensland.

46 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 47 School of Public Health through information dissemination, policy Diamantina Institute The School aims to be a global leader in refinement and public advocacy; and, UQDI is dedicated to improving the improving the health of populations in a ensure youth have a voice and input into the management of severe and chronic Schools, Research Centres changing and inequitable world. Research research directions of the Centre. diseases such as cancer, arthritis and other creates impactful change by addressing autoimmune diseases. Through the use of Mater Research Institute – some of the world’s most pressing biomedical research, UQDI converges clinical population and public health challenges. The University of Queensland and basic science with the translational and Institutes Current priorities include: global health Mater Research Institute – The University of research of cancer, and issues; improving disease management and Queensland (MRI-UQ) discovers, develops, genomic medicine. By researching new outcomes; and improving the evidence base translates and commercialises medical and innovative and diagnostic As leaders across disciplines such as rehabilitation, cancer, brain and mental health, speech for decision-making. Research includes: research to effectively prevent and treat methods, UQDI is making a real difference to mental health and substance abuse; a range of conditions. Merging the clinical people’s wellbeing. Based at the Translational pathology, ageing, biomedical science, maternal and child health, and sports science, we pride prevention and management of chronic expertise and high-quality health care Research Institute beside the Princess ourselves on translating knowledge into action. We are committed to the development of evidence- disease and promoting healthy lifestyles; of Mater with the research, education Alexandra Hospital, UQDI has strong clinical based research and clinical innovations that benefit industry and the broader community. infectious disease prevention and control; and training strengths of UQ, MRI-UQ interactions and modern research facilities health systems, policy and services; women offers significant clinical collaboration that enable researchers to be at the forefront and children’s health, health disparities and opportunities. MRI-UQ’s key areas of focus of their fields. are cancer biology and care; mothers’, social aspects of health; population health Centre for Clinical Research methods and innovation; environmental babies and women’s health; chronic disease UQCCR aims to improve health through School of Biomedical Sciences School of Human Movement and on the following three themes: promoting and occupational health and injury; and biology and care; neurosciences and excellence in research, clinical partnerships, The School is making ground-breaking Nutrition Sciences health and wellbeing in population groups; scholarship of teaching and learning. cognitive health; optimising acute care; and improving social service and health systems; mentorship and service. The centre focuses advances in modern medical science and The School has a long history of excellence implementing evidence to improve health. and professional education for health and on ‘patient-orientated research’, whether providing students with the theoretical in multidisciplinary research and is Centre for the Business and RECOVER Injury Research Centre social services. that be diagnosing disease earlier, treating and practical skills for an exciting career in recognised for its research around the Economics of Health The Centre conducts research, education disease in a more appropriate way or academia and industry. The School teaches world. Research transcends disciplinary The Centre conducts high-quality and service activities in three key areas: improving patient quality of life. UQCCR and researches into anatomy, pathology, boundaries but can be broadly categorised School of Pharmacy research across a spectrum of topics in improving the delivery and availability of achieves this by structuring its research into pharmacology, physiology, cell biology, into the following themes: biomechanics Quality, innovative research is a major health economics, from health insurance evidence-based services; designing better themes: clinical neuroscience; fertility; and developmental biology and neuroscience. and motor control; coaching and sport component of the School’s commitment and healthcare financing, to child and therapies; and facilitating return to pre-injury infectious diseases and women’s cancer. Research themes include cell architecture; to the delivery of world-class education psychology; pedagogy and socio-cultural adolescent health, Indigenous health, function. The Centre’s mission is to produce chronic diseases: cancer, cardiovascular and healthcare outcomes. Research is studies; nutrition and dietetics; physical health inequality, health production, health breakthrough research, which leads to disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration; grouped into the following research Child Health Research Centre activity and health and exercise physiology, sector efficiency, and the health economics better outcomes after injury, especially when drug design and development; functional strengths: biomedicinal discovery and The Centre brings together leading of ageing to name but a few. The Centre caused by road traffic crashes. and comparative anatomy; innovation in development; biotherapeutic delivery researchers to tackle global challenges in Medicine: Clinical Schools (School of has wide expertise across the fields of biomedical education; neurobiology and and diagnostic solutions; clinical child and adolescent health, and aims to Clinical Medicine and Rural Clinical economics, health economics and health Queensland Alliance for brain function; musculoskeletal and motor pharmacy and pharmacometrics; place Queensland at the forefront of child School) technology assessment. control; receptors and signalling; and medication use, safety and health services Environmental Health Sciences and adolescent health research. The Centre Partnering with the Queensland reproduction. research; pharmaceutical biology; and Centre for Health Services Research As part of UQ’s ongoing and successful has a number of groups conducting research Government and private health services, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance environmental health partnership across the spectrum of health - from child The Centre has a team with a strong track UQ has the strongest medical teaching and pharmacoeconomics. with Queensland Health, the Centre is nutrition, maternal health and neonatal School of Dentistry record of translating work into practice. With and research presence in the state. The committed to establishing and maintaining health, burns and trauma, respiratory The School produces quality dental and expertise in online health, geriatric medicine Clinical Schools encompass multiple multidisciplinary research expertise disease, environmental health, social and oral health research, contributing to the School of Psychology and , and capabilities in health research groups and centres and are across a range of environmental health emotional wellbeing, cerebral palsy and advancement of scientific knowledge, The School’s expertise spans widely across economics, biostatistics, informatics and committed to the development of evidence- sciences. Themes include environmental rehabilitation. Patient-focused research is both locally and globally. Research spans several sub-disciplines, including clinical, behavioural science functions, the centre’s based research and clinical innovations toxicology, emerging environmental and conducted in child health, working closely a range of areas from stem cell and tissue health, biological, cognitive, developmental, focus is on general health services research. that benefit patients and the broader public health risks; environmental health with doctors, nurses, allied health specialists engineering and biological sciences to organisational, evolutionary, and social Outstanding clinical research paired with community. Research encompasses virtually risk assessment; environmental health and other health professionals. technologies applied in clinical practice, psychology. The School fosters a culture all of the medical disciplines and research consumer insights, allows the Centre to microbiology; environmental epidemiology; dental public health and dental education. of research and research training through methodologies from the molecular and provide solutions that are acceptable and environmental health risk communication; Research streams include advanced its research centres, being: the Centre for Poche Centre for Indigenous Health cellular, through to clinical practice and sensitive to patient needs both within education and professional development; materials and technologies, regenerative Business and Organisational Psychology; The Centre brings together Indigenous epidemiology. Many researchers also hold Australia and overseas. and environmental determinants of dentistry, tissue engineering and additive Centre for Health Outcomes, Innovation and and health expertise across UQ, and significant clinical roles in the health system, communicable diseases. manufacturing and dental public health. with honorary, adjunct and academic Clinical Education; Centre for Perception Centre for Youth Substance Abuse works collaboratively with Indigenous titles awarded to nearly 3500 medical and Cognitive Neuroscience; Centre for Research (CYSAR) Southern Queensland community organisations and health School of Health and Rehabilitation Psychology and Evolution; Centre For providers on improving health outcomes professionals who contribute actively to CYSAR promotes the health and wellbeing (SQRH) Research in Social Psychology; Early for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sciences teaching and research programs. of young people and is increasing Australia’s Cognitive Development Centre; Parenting SQRH, a University Department of Rural people. The Centre leads a research effort Research within the School spans the capacity to respond effectively to the harm and Family Support Centre; and Social Health, is a collaboration between UQ, the to develop a comprehensive approach to disciplines of audiology, occupational School of Nursing, Midwifery and associated with alcohol, tobacco and drug Identity and Groups Network. Research University of Southern Queensland, Darling urban Indigenous health, with an emphasis therapy, physiotherapy and speech Social Work misuse. The Centre aims to: understand the groups and labs include Ageing Mind Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) on translational research and a focus on pathology. With one of the highest records pathways by which young people engage This multidisciplinary School offers a range Initiative; Applied Social Psychology Lab; and South West Hospital and Health Service prevention and education. The Centre’s of publication in international journals from in substance misuse; be at the cutting of research projects and has collaborative Attention and Control Laboratory; Cognitive (SWHHS). SQRH conducts research into three core themes are: maternal and child both staff and HDR candidates, the School edge of research into new and innovative partnerships with government and Engineering Research Group; Compassion rural health training, with a focus on rural health; young people and adolescents; and has an impressive reputation in research, ways of preventing and treating substance non-government organisations across Mind Research Group; Perception Lab; health workforce development; rural training adults and older people. learning and engagement. Research misuse among young people; make Australia and with international institutions. Perception and Action Laboratory; and Social strategies; innovative rural health service strengths include neuroscience and significant and tangible improvements to Reflecting the diversity of work settings Change Lab. delivery models to enable the provision of rehabilitation; healthy start to life; ageing; within which the School teaches and youth service provision; positively influence health services to meet community needs, participation and disability; and professional practices, research in the School is centred state and national approaches to youth and improving the health of Aboriginal and education and practice. substance misuse prevention and treatment Torres Strait Islander people.

48 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 49 UQ is home to more than 2000 research experts and a growing community of internationally renowned scholars and scientists. You can search for potential advisors for your research Research Leaders higher degree in the following ways: • UQ researchers database – visit researchers.uq.edu.au. • contact a School or Institute HDR Liaison Officer or visit graduate-school.uq.edu.au/school-institute-contacts.

Professor Ian Frazer Associate Professor Professor David Paterson Professor Matthew Sanders Professor Leanne Hides Professor Kevin Thomas Faculty of Medicine Genevieve Healy Faculty of Medicine UQ School of Psychology – Lives Lived Well Chair in Alcohol, Drugs Queensland Alliance for Environmental researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/228 School of Public Health researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/1829 Triple P – Postive Parenting Program and Mental Health Health Sciences researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/757 researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/174 researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/16086 researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/16699 Professor Frazer’s current research Professor Paterson is Director at The interests include immunoregulation Associate Professor Healy is a NHMRC Career University of Queensland Centre for Clinical An innovation champion, Professor Matt Professor Leanne Hides holds an NHMRC Professor Kevin Thomas is Director of the and immunotherapeutic vaccines for Development Fellow. Her research focuses on Research and is also a Consultant Infectious Sanders is a global leader in the field of Senior Research Fellowship and the Queensland Alliance for Environmental papillomavirus associated cancers. understanding how much we sit and how this Diseases Physician. His clinical work, evidence-based parenting intervention. industry-supported Lives Lived Well Chair Health Sciences. He is an environmental Professor Frazer was trained as a renal influences our health and wellbeing, as well research and teaching have been recognised As a Professor of Clinical Psychology in Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health at The health scientist with a particular interest physician and clinical immunologist in as the feasibility and acceptability of reducing internationally, most recently in the 2015, and Director of the Parenting and Family University of Queensland. She co-leads in understanding the environmental fate, Edinburgh, Scotland, before emigrating this behaviour in key settings, including the 2016 and 2017 Thomson Reuters Highly Support Centre at The University of the grant funding for the Centre for Youth behaviour, effects and risks associated with in 1980 to Melbourne, Australia, to desk-based workplace. She has authored Cited List. He received his Queensland, Professor Sanders founded Substance Abuse Research (CYSAR) with contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) pursue studies in viral immunology and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and PhD from UQ. His research focuses on the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. Professor Jason Connor, which is one of the with the goal of protecting environmental autoimmunity at the Walter and Eliza Hall and was included in the 2016 and 2017 the molecular and clinical epidemiology of The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program four National addiction research centres in and human health. Institute of Medical Research with Professor Thomson Reuters Highly Cited List. Her work infections with antibiotic resistant organisms, benefits more than seven million families Australia. His current research is focused on assessing Ian Mackay. has influenced policy and guidelines regarding with the intent of translation of knowledge in 25 countries. With more than 60,000 Leanne is a senior clinical psychologist with community-wide health status through Research conducted by Professor Frazer the importance of reducing prolonged sitting into optimal prevention and treatment trained practitioners, the power of Triple almost 20 years of clinical and research fingerprinting wastewater, establishing and the late Dr Jian Zhou on virus-like time, and has been featured in 1200 online, of these infections. He now has added P has been recognised in independent experience in the treatment of primary and alternative approaches to exposure particles led to the development of the print or broadcast media articles including in clinical trials to his research portfolio and reviews and praised in the New York Times. comorbid substance use disorders in young monitoring – for example explanted silicone HPV vaccines for the prevention of cervical the New York Times and the Australian. has recently conducted the world’s largest Professor Sanders has devoted his career to people. Her research is primarily focused prostheses and wristbands, understanding cancer and other HPV-related cancers. In Associate Professor Healy co-leads the trial on antibiotics for antibiotic resistant improving the lives of families and children on the development and testing of new human exposure to microplastic particulate July 2013, Professor Frazer became chief Stand Up Australia program of research: bacterial infections. Professor Paterson has through dedicated research and outreach to substance use treatments, including web pollution, and developing analytical executive of the Translational Research a program which aims to investigate the received research funding from the Centers policy makers in government. and mobile based programs. Her current methods for characterising CECs. for Disease Control and Prevention and the Institute (TRI), the first institute in benefits of reducing prolonged sitting Watch a clip on Matt Sanders and the Triple work uses strengths-based approaches to Author of more than 200 papers and book National Health and Medical and Medical Australia to take medical breakthroughs time in the workplace, and includes P Program uq.edu.au/news/video/triple- target both risk and protective factors for chapters and Associate Editor for the Research Council. In 2007, he returned to from research and trial to manufacture. multiple industry and government partner p-positive-parenting-program. youth substance use. Journal Science of the Total Environment, Brisbane after 10 years at the University TRI aims to keep the economic gains organisations. Over the past two years Leanne has been a chief investigator on 11 Professor Thomas is a strong collaborative of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. A 2008 from breakthroughs such as Gardasil™ in she has led the translation of the Stand NHMRC project grants (two as lead) and has researcher having founded the international Frank Fenner Award for Advanced Research Australia. Up Australia intervention into a national received $17 million in nationally competitive SCORE network on sewer biomarker in Infectious Diseases by the Australasian initiative – BeUpstanding. In partnership funding in the past five years. She has over analysis for community health assessment Society for Infectious Diseases quickly with key policy and practice partners, she is 130 publications and has presented her work (see score-cost.eu) and is currently followed and in 2009 he was awarded a leading the national implementation trial of at more than 100 conferences. establishing a global emerging contaminant Queensland Health Senior Clinical Research the BeUpstanding program. early warning network with funding from Fellowship and subsequently two NHMRC Watch Associate Professor Healy outline the the Australian Research Council. Practitioner Fellowships. benefits of the BeUpstanding initiative at bit.ly/2H9hV2j.

50 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 51 Why choose Health at UQ UQ Health campuses

With unrivalled research expertise and an international reputation for excellence, UQ provides and locations every advantage to succeed during your Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil). Our bright minds come from all walks of life, with expertise in all aspects of health.

St Lucia The University’s main campus at St Lucia is set on a magnificent 114-hectare site – we even have our own postcode! Bordered by the Brisbane River, the campus has expansive landscaped grounds, three lakes, an aquatic centre, tennis courts, eight athletics ovals with a 600-seat grandstand, and teaching and learning facilities that are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy (Molecular and Cell Biology) (Medicine) graduate (Biomechanics) graduate (Occupational Therapy) Pharmacy Australia Centre of graduate graduate Excellence (PACE) Dr Desma Grice Dr Casey Linton Dr Ben Hoffman Dr Susan Peters Within walking distance of the St Lucia “After completing my PhD “My research career began with “After completing my MPhil at “I started my PhD after working campus and easy access by bus and I undertook a Postdoctoral a stroke of luck in high school. UQ, I knew I wanted to become for almost 10 years as a clinical train, PACE is a purpose-built facility that Research Fellowship with the In grade 11, I took part in the an academic and thus a PhD occupational therapist. I wanted is home to UQ’s School of Pharmacy. CSIRO working in the area of Australian Brain Bee Challenge, a was required to fulfil my career to contribute to the evidence Well equipped with contemporary colorectal cancer genomics. neuroscience competition for high ambitions. The biomechanics base for my profession on a topic teaching and research laboratories, mock In 2013 I left the laboratory to school students. As a state finalist, research group at UQ is one that I was passionate about. I pharmacy counselling rooms, innovative work in intellectual property. I I was invited to complete a small of the best in Australia and is also wanted to extend my career teaching dispensaries and student currently work as a trainee patent research project at the Queensland internationally recognised. I also choices at an international level interaction spaces, it is the hub for all attorney in a biotechnology Brain Institute (QBI). I became had completed my MPhil at UQ by having a PhD qualification. You should also familarise yourself with UQ’s things pharmaceutical at UQ. group in Melbourne and am captivated by the neuroscience researchwithin thedegree same requirements research group and scholarships.During my PhD studies I have working towards qualification as a and felt compelled to continue and over time had developed been given the opportunity to registered patent attorney. my project as a higher degree by great working relationships develop networks internationally Herston In this role I apply the scientific research. The Clinician Scientist with the team. As such it was that supported my application knowledge I gained during my Track was the perfect avenue to the perfect location for me to for a post-doctoral fellowship at Located only five kilometres from PhD and postdoctoral training to pursue my passion for research undertake my PhD. Harvard in the TC Chan School Brisbane’s centre, Herston is UQ’s core drafting of patent specifications, while completing my medical In 10 years time I hope to be in of Public Health, which I have campus for clinical health teaching prosecuting patent applications degree. The intercalated program a continuing academic position at recently been awarded. In 10 years and research. Located alongside the and providing freedom to operate is challenging and at times felt a major university. I hope to time I want to be conducting Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, advice in the biotechnology like an impossible exercise in time be leading my own research team research at an international level in the campus adds great benefit to our management. However, I would my field and making a difference and pharmaceutical areas. The and laboratory that develops students and staff by being in the recommend it to any medical for people with health conditions knowledge I gained during my high-quality research and is heart of a fast-paced clinical academic student with a serious interest and injuries to return to the PhD is essential for understanding successful in attracting research environment. and interpreting the technology I in research. It has been very funding.” workforce. encounter in my current role.” rewarding, and is a unique chance I believe my PhD has equipped to pursue research and develop me with the skills, knowledge and the associated skill set while in ‘guts’ to be able to do that.” medical school.” Oral Health Centre The Oral Health Centre based at the Herston campus is the largest and most advanced tertiary oral health facility Doctor of Philosophy (infections and immunity) graduate within Australia. It brings together Dr Hosam Zowawi renowned academics, researchers, leading practitioners and top-tier “I was very privileged to work with Professor David Paterson at UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR) as my mentor during my PhD. In UQCCR, I was located at the hospital students who are united by their campus. This was great as we had a direct connection to patients, clinicians and pathology, passion to improve the lives of everyday which kept us connected with the medical need and directed our research toward better Australians through improved dental care. patient outcomes. To see that I can potentially make a difference in people’s lives is such an inspiring and motivating feeling.”

52 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE HEALTH 2020 53 Have a question about Have a question about Key dates programs in this Guide? living and studying at UQ? Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) Faculty of Health and Contact the Future Students Contact RNA Showgrounds Behavioural Sciences Centre Saturday and Sunday 20–21 July 2019 +61 7 3365 7487 +61 7 3346 9872 UQ Open Day 2019 [email protected] [email protected] St Lucia campus Sunday 4 August 2019 habs.uq.edu.au future-students.uq.edu.au Gatton campus Sunday 18 August 2019 Faculty of Medicine Semester 1, 2020 +61 7 3346 4922 Have a question about Classes commence [email protected] entry requirements and Monday 24 February 2020 medicine.uq.edu.au admission to UQ? CRICOS Provider Number 00025B Contact UQ Admissions +61 7 3365 2203 [email protected] asd.uq.edu.au/admissions

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