1. QUT & Hue University
exchange
Public Health at
QUT, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

2. How do we get into university?
In year 12: Our grades plus
Queensland Core Skills test
(QCS) give us an OP (overall
position) in relation to how
our school performed as a
whole.
This number ranked 1-25
1 is the best and 25 is the
lowest score.

3. How do we get into university?
We apply for university
through an organisation
called QTAC (Queensland
Tertiary Admission Centre).
Universities say what OP you
need to get into their
courses.
If you get the OP you need
then you almost always get
in to the course you want.

4. Bachelor of Public Health Structure
3 year full time course but can be part time
4 subjects per semester (total 6 semesters)
Semester 1: March – June
Semester 2: July – November
Semester: Orientation week, 13 weeks of classes
including mid 1 week semester break, 1 study
week, exams

5. How many students?
• Approximately 30-40
BPH students enrol
every year.
• Lots of our subjects are
shared by
nutritionists, paramedic
s, & nursing students so
many lectures have up
to 500-600 students in
the lecture at the one
time.

6. Type of learning
Mostly independent study – only about 3 hours of
classes per subject.
Not much time with the teachers so we have to do
a lot of study on our own.
For each subject we have a 2 hour lecture and
usually a 1-2 hour tutorial of about 25-30 students
to discuss assignments & lecture content.

7. Timetable
Hana’s timetable for 4 subjects this semester.
In my spare time I:
- Study
- Complete my assignments
- Work part time

9. Assessment
Written assignments:
Reports, essays, program plans, project plans
Exams:
Multiple choice, short answers, essay questions

10. Some Core Subjects….
• Epidemiology
• Australian health care
systems
• Disease concepts
• Qualitative research
methods
• International health
• Indigenous health
• Health, culture &
society
• Project management

11. Some electives…
We are allowed to choose 4 electives….Some we have
chosen are:
• Social marketing
• Quality management in
health
• Women’s health
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Diet, nutrition & chronic
disease
• Counselling theory &
practice
• Developmental
psychology

12. Postgraduate studies
– Research
• Honours (thesis of 15,000 to 20,000 words) – 1 year
• Master of Applied Science (Research) – 1.5 years
• Doctor of Philosophy (Health) – 2 to 4 years
• Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science) – 1.5 years
– Coursework (4 units in one study area for major)
• Graduate Certificate – 0.5 year
• Graduate Diploma – 1 year
• Master – 1.5 to 2 years

13. Scholarships
• High achievements
– High school graduates with and OP 1 or 2
– Vacation Research Experience Sponsorships for undergraduate students with GPA of 5
– Higher degree research scholarships for students with Honours First-Class (GPA 6) or Honours Second Class
Division A (GPA 5.5-6)
• Equity
– Students from a low-income background OR
– Students who are struggling financially
• Sporting
– State or National-level Athletes OR
– National or International Coaches/Referees
• Indigenous
– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Decent AND
– From a low-income background and struggling financially AND
– From Rural and Remote areas
• International
– Packaging an English Language Program with Degree
– Returning Student
• Rural and Remote
– Struggling financially
– Residents of regional, rural and remote areas

14. Jobs
• Membership of Australian Public Health
Association
• Health Promotion Officer
• Project Officer
• Further work in Epidemiology, Environmental
Health, Road Safety, Public health
nutritionist, occupational health &
safety, policy and more if you do postgraduate
study

15. Social Clubs
• Faculty Based / Academic Clubs
• Advertising & Marketing (AMPed)
• Architects Anonymous
• Business and Management (BAMSA)
• Film & TV Society
• Journalism Society
• Math Students
• Motorsport
• Natural Resources Student Society
• Paramedics Association
• Pharmacy Students

16. • Recreational Clubs
• Cliffhangers
• Marrikala Sail Club
• Table-Top Games
• Special Interest
• Forum Magazine
• International Dance Group
• Left Club
• Medieval Society
• Nutrition & Dietetics & Lifestyle
• Organisation for making fun games
• Student Cultural Exchange Network
• United Nations Club

17. • Religious / Spiritual
• Campus Christian Association CCA
• Indonesian Campus Ministries
• Muslim Students Association
International / Cultural
• Brunei
• Chinese Students & Scholars
• Cultural Society of India - Brisbane
• Indonesian Students Association PPIA QUT
• Japanese Association QUTJA
• Korean
• Latin American Student Association
• Macau
• Malaysian Students Association MYSA
• Norwegian Students - NorSK
• Persian Association Club
• Saudi Student Association
• Singapore Students Association SSA
• Taiwanese Students Association TSA
• Thai Student Association

18. Sporting Clubs
• Touch Football
• Soccer
• Netball
• Tennis
• Extreme Frisbee
• Hockey
• Basketball
• And many more!

19. What’s Life at QUT really Like?
Orientation Week
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CQOcGg
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