Online Bridging Courses FAQs

• An Australian citizen 

• At least 17 years old 

• Completed Year 11 

• Not living in Australia 

• At least 17 years old 

• Completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11 

The program does not have an age limit, although you must be at least 17 years old. 

As the course is delivered online and is self-paced, you will have access to online resources through the learning management system. This includes access to your study modules, activities, assessment tasks, and interaction with your teachers and other learners. 

There are no set hours of study as the course is designed to be self-paced. However as a broad guide, students investing 3 to 5 hours per week in the course can expect to complete it within 30 weeks for Pure Mathematics and 20 weeks for General Mathematics. 

The assessment consists of several written examinations which are completed online and proctored via Zoom with the use of browser lockdown software. 

At the end of the online course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment indicating whether you are competent or not competent. Students must then list this qualification during their application to UQ. You will also be provided with a final result on the 1 – 7 UQ Grading Scale. 

From the day you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment, you will have 12 months to complete the course. For example, if you begin the program on 4 July, you have until the end of July the following year to complete the program. 

You can apply register your interest at the following link: UQ College Online Bridging Courses expression of interest. After the 14/04/2025, we will notify you, the portal will change and applications will be open to the public. 

Yes, International students will be able to apply for the Bridging Course. You will also need to apply separately for the UQ Undergraduate degree program. As part of your UQ application, you will receive a Conditional offer. The Conditional offer will state that you will need to complete the online Bridging Course prior to being offered an Unconditional Offer. You will need to submit the Bridging Course Statement of Attainment directly to UQ Admissions as part of meeting the conditions of the Conditional Offer.  

Once the UQ College Admission team has evaluated your documents, and if all of them are in order, you can start the course within three business days after submitting the application. 

No, you can enrol in the course without being a current UQ or UQ College student.

You will need to have a reliable internet connection and a personal computer device.  

A 50% scholarship will be offered to 15 Domestic students who choose to study either Pure Mathematics (Mathematical Methods) or General Mathematics who identify as being an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or are from a low Socio Economic background. To be considered for the scholarship please provide proof of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status or your financial circumstances (Centrelink statement, tax notice, etc.). 

More information about the Online Bridging Course scholarship. (PDF, 647.6 KB)