Bridging Program - Mathematical Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

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.

2024 Dates 

On campus accommodation

In collaboration with Emmanuel College, on campus accommodation is available to book for the duration of the four-week Bridging Program. Accommodation will be available from Sunday 17 November to Saturday 14 December 2024. Only 15 minutes walking distance from UQ College, you’ll feel like you’re already a university student living on campus.  

What is included:

• Furnished room with a king single bed (linens are not included), study desk, ceiling fan, small fridge, whiteboard, spacious cupboards and drawers (1 person per room)
• Three meals a day
• Internet connection
• All utilities including WiFi
• Weekly room cleaning
• Access to all Emmanuel College amenities and common areas, including common room, gym, sports court and music room
• Chapel services and meditative space

Total price for four-week accommodation is $3,360 ($120 per day).  Total price including accommodation and the Bridging Program is $4,860. 

If you are choosing to stay at Emmanuel College, it must be for the entire four weeks of your study program and you must be over 18 years old.  To apply, select the ‘Accommodation Included’ option in the application portal.

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: 

1. Send an email titled Bridging Program Bursary Application to uqcenquiries@uqcollege.uq.edu.au 
2. 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

3. 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 on 29 October 2024 and must accept their bursary by 1 November 2024 and be enrolled in the UQ College bridging program by 8 November 2024.  

Terms and conditions for the Bursary

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.