Bridging Program - UQ College - University of Queensland

Duration
4 weeks intensive
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Dates
24 November – 19 December 2025
Applications open 30 June 2025

Fees
$1,500 per course

University of Queensland
St Lucia Campus

Overview

UQ College is offering a four-week intensive course to meet prerequisite requirements for undergraduate programs at The University of Queensland.

You can choose from Mathematical Methods, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

2025 Dates

Applications open	30 June 2025
Classes start	24 November 2025
Classes finish	19 December 2025
Class time	9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

Bursary

UQ College is offering a bursary for students who are from a low socio-economic background, regional and/or remote areas or of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin. Bursaries available are as follows:

Low socio-economic background

Two fully funded bursaries ($1500 each)
Two 50% funded bursaries ($750 each)

Regional or remote

Two fully funded bursaries ($1500 each)
Two fully funded bursaries ($1500 each) plus accommodation ($4,860 each)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Two fully funded bursaries ($1500 each)
Two 50% funded bursaries ($750 each)

Bursary application process:

Send an email titled Bridging Program Bursary Application to uqcenquiries@uqcollege.uq.edu.au
In the email, nominate which bursary you are applying for and provide the following:

For Low Socio-Economic Bursary – Your financial circumstances (Centrelink statement, tax notice, etc.)
For Regional or Remote Bursary – Proof of address in regional/rural/remote areas
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary – Proof of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status

All applications must provide:

Year 12 academic progress report
Evidence of your most outstanding achievements from Year 11 and 12 in the areas of leadership and community service
A 300-word written statement or 1 min video explaining why you would like to be considered for the bursary.

Successful applicants will be notified in writing by UQ College and must accept their bursary within 2 weeks.

Course Materials

All course materials are provided. Students are required to bring a laptop or tablet to class each day to access to online materials.

Assessment

Assessment will consist of written assignments, practical laboratory sessions (where appropriate) and examinations.

Domestic Pathways Guide (PDF, 1.7 MB)

entry requirements

Entry Requirements

As this course is the first step on a prospective academic pathway, students must have demonstrated academic ability at the required minimum.

Completion of High School Year 11 in Australia, or competencies that demonstrate equivalence at a comparable level.
Students seeking entry into a Biology, Chemistry or Physics are required to have undertaken at least one year of science in their Year 11 studies. Likewise, students seeking entry into Mathematical Methods are required to have undertaken at least one year of a maths subject in their Year 11 studies.
Mature age students or learners from disadvantaged groups without the minimum educational requirements for entry, who are able to demonstrate through interview/testimonials/work samples, the maturity and motivation to succeed in the course may be granted special entry.

Award

Statement of Attainment

On successful completion of the requirements of the course, a Statement of Attainment will be issued by UQ College.

Results will be available for the Major January QTAC offer round in the preceding year of enrolment. It is a student's responsibility to list this course in the qualifications section of your QTAC application.