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Webinar SeriesEpisode 1: Science

Prof Susan Rowland – Deputy Associate Dean Academic (Future Students and Employability)Brodie Crouch – UQ Science student

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Topic Presenter

Introductions Rebecca Parry

Science update Prof Susan Rowland

Life as a UQ Science student Brodie Crouch

Q&A (facilitated by Emma) Fiona and Angela

Closing Rebecca Parry

The Breakfast Agenda

What’s new……..from the Faculty of Science

Susan Rowland ([email protected])

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What is the difference between a major, an extended major and a minor?

A major is an area of specialisation focusing on a single discipline within a program (e.g., Chemistry, Marine Biology).

An extended major is similar, but with more courses and depth in that area of study (e.g., Chemistry can also be taken as an extended major.

New majors and minors in the Bachelor of Science

UQ now offers 24 majors and extended majors and 32 minors

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• Applied Mathematics• Archaeological Science• Astrophysics• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology• Bioinformatics• Biomedical Science• Biophysics• Cell Biology• Chemical Biology• Chemistry• Coastal and Ocean Science• Computational Science• Computer Science• Developmental Biology

• Earth Science• Ecology and Conservation

Biology• Entomology• Food Science and Nutrition• Food Technology• Genetics• Geographical Science• Geographical Information

Science• Human Anatomy• Human Physiology• Immunology• Marine Biology

• Mathematics• Microbiology• Microbiology, Infection and

Immunity• Neuroscience• Pharmacology• Physics• Plant Science• Psychology• Public Health• Statistics• Zoology

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The A-Z of Science at UQ

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Some possible combinations include:• One major• One major + one minor• One major + two minors• Two majors• One extended major• One extended major + one minor

And additional plan combinations are available (e.g., minors in Arts).

How to create a BSc plan

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BSc / BSc dual / Planning your first year: https://planner.science.uq.edu.au/undergraduate/bachelor-science

BAgSc: https://planner.science.uq.edu.au/undergraduate/bachelor-agricultural-science

BBiotech: https://planner.science.uq.edu.au/undergraduate/bachelor-biotechnology

BMath / BMath dual: https://planner.science.uq.edu.au/undergraduate/bachelor-mathematics

Looking for guidance videos?https://planner.science.uq.edu.au/undergraduate/bachelor-science

Or just google guidance videos major minor science UQ

How to create a program plan

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• 4 Year program with embedded Honours year• Designed for high achieving students interested in research• Develops interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and practical skills• Work with leading UQ researchers from first year on topical and challenging research projects• Builds advanced problem solving, quantitative, analytical and communication skills • Complement science studies with minors in other non-science disciplines • Final year is dedicated to an independent research project

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

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• Year 11 UQ Science Ambassadors

• Statistics for Students Workshops

• Teacher CPD workshops supporting 11 senior syllabuses

• On-campus programs for students

• Competitions for students

• Monthly BrisScience lectures for teachers and students – also available online

• NEW in 2021 • Summer and Winter Biology Schools for year 11 and 12 students

Opportunities for your School

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• Leadership and Mentoring Program in Science (LaMPS)• Science Leaders Academy• Career Steps project• Employability project (including www.clips.edu.au)• Award-winning field trips• Summer and Winter Research Scholarships

New opportunities for students in Science

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More InformationFaculty of Science

St Lucia : +61 7 3365 1888Gatton: +61 7 5460 [email protected]

Life as a UQ Science student

Brodie CrouchBachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

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