AEROSPACE GATEWAY SCHOOLS DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ 2014
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AEROSPACE GATEWAY SCHOOLS
DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ 2014
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SNAPSHOT
► Founded in 1910
► 45,000 students
► 10000 international students from 135 countries
► Group of Eight (Go8) member
► Universitas21 member
► Three campuses
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WHAT IS ENGINEERING?
The application of science to create useful products and services for the community within economic, environmental and resource constraints
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ENGINEERING AT UQ► Queensland’s largest choice of engineering study areas
► Excellent employment opportunities strengthened by UQ’s world-class reputation
► Loads of practical experience through site visits, vacation work and industry placements (60 days of industry experience minimum)
► Expert lecturers - students learn from leading engineers, industry specialists and staff whose research is changing the world and the way industry does business
► General first year plans (optional) for students who haven’t decided in which study area they want to specialise
► Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills to meet industry needs – provides a strong foundation for your engineering career
► Bachelor of Engineering is a four-year degree; dual programs available
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► Chemical► Chemical and Materials► Chemical and Metallurgical► Civil► Civil and Environmental► Civil and Geotechnical► Electrical► Electrical and Biomedical
► Electrical and Computer► Mechanical► Mechanical and Aerospace► Mechanical and Materials► Mechatronic► Mining► Mining and Geotechnical► Software
LARGEST CHOICE OF SPECIALISATIONS
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LARGEST CHOICE OF SPECIALISATIONS
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LARGEST CHOICE OF SPECIALISATIONS
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LARGEST CHOICE OF SPECIALISATIONS
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HYSHOT PROGRAM
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B.E. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
►Single Point of Entry
► High school prerequisites:Maths B, English, Chemistry or Physics
(Maths C recommended)
► Overall Position (OP) 5 in 2012
► UQ Bonus Point Scheme
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ICT AT UQ
► UQ’s ICT programs teach current technologies and the ability to adapt to the constantly changing ICT world
► UQ supports theory with industry practice through a strong component of project work
► You can undertake an industry project in your final year, enabling you to work for several months in industry
► UQ ICT students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities (more than 10 computer labs with 24-hour access for students)
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ICT AT UQ
► You can keep your options open because UQ’s Bachelor of Information Technology is structured to allow you to easily transfer into other programs, such as the Bachelor of Engineering.
► You will have opportunities to develop multidisciplinary skills and knowledge in areas diverse as music, design, mathematics, psychology, engineering, physical and biological science, and communications.
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ICT AT UQ► Three years (BInfTech)
► Double Majors BioinformaticsEnterprise Information InfrastructureHuman-Computer Interaction
Technical Majors Software DesignSoftware Information Systems Computer Systems and Networks
►Also in Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Software Engineering
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ICT AT UQ
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ICT AT UQ
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ICT ENTRY REQUIREMENTSBachelor of Information Technology (BInfTech)
► Single Point of Entry
► High school prerequisites:English, Maths B
► Overall Position (OP) 11 in 2012
► UQ Bonus Point Scheme
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TEACHING EXCELLENCE
► Award-winning lecturers
► Professor Ian Cameron - Prime Minister’s Award for Individual University Teacher of the Year.
► Associate Professor Lydia Kavanagh – ALTC award for Teaching Excellence
► Dr Liza O’Moore – ALTC citation for outstanding contributions to student learning
► UQ Engineering was recently showcased at a world forum for Engineering Education at Imperial College, London.
► Teaching informed by industry and research
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RESEARCH EXCELLENCETaught by engineers who are changing the world
Professor Stuart CrozierAustralian Professorial Fellow
Biomedical Engineering
Professor Russell BoyceDSTO Professor of
Hypersonics
Professor Hal Gurcenci Geothermal Energy
Centre of Excellence
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STRONG INDUSTRY LINKS AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
► Thirteen Professorships funded by industry
► Industry scholarships - $500,000
► Industry lecturers
► Site visits, field trips, real projects
► Work experience
(Microsoft, Boeing, etc)
► Study Abroad
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GRADUATE DEMAND► Population growth in SE QLD and infrastructure
squeeze
► Globalisation, urbanisation and industrialisation of China & India
► Shortage of 28,000 engineers in Australia
► New industries – ICT, nanotechnology, biologics
► Highest starting salaries of any university in Australia, currently averaging $65,000 p.a. but range from $40,000 to over $100,000 p.a.
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DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ Aerospace Gateway Schools
► Three nominees per school
► 25 offers in total
Academic Requirements
► Results in Year 12 as projected by Principal
► Overall: at least HA in five subjects ► For BE: at least HA in Maths B and least HA
in Physics or Chemistry
► For BInfTech: at least HA in Maths B
► No need to study Aerospace
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DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ
► Recommendation from Principal
► Evident strong interest in engineering and/or information technology studies through demonstrated participation in school, extracurricular activities related to the nominated degree program
► Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and demonstrated potential for leadership
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PROCEDURES► Apply for Direct Entry through your School
► Schools should submit nominations to the Project Manager Aerospace Gateway Program by 6 September 2013
► Apply to QTAC as normal (30 Sept deadline)
► UQ will communicate the University’s commitment of a place in the appropriate degree to the successful students and also advise unsuccessful students early in Term 4.
► UQ Admissions will ensure that successful students’ matching applications through QTAC will be identified and result in a formal offer of places at UQ.
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SCHOLARSHIPS ► UQ’s Academic Excellence Scholarship program aims
to recognise and reward the achievements of outstanding school leavers. Over 300 scholarships will be awarded for study in 2013.
► Vice Chancellor's Scholarships $12,000 per year for up to 5 years
► UQ Excellence Scholarships$6,000 per year for the duration of the program
► UQ Merit Scholarships $6,000 for the first year of study
www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
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RWH HAWKEN SCHOLARSFor students in EAIT Programs who gain UQ Vice
Chancellors or UQ Excellence Scholarships
► Summer Research scholarships ► Travel scholarships for overseas exchange► Valuable industry sponsored scholarships► Networking opportunities
The program also enables access to exclusive industry and research events including:
► Annual leadership function ► Industry networking colloquium ► Ambassadorial roles ► Student mentoring opportunities
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MORE SCHOLARSHIPS ► ICT Enabling Scholarships
BInfTechBE (Software, Computer Systems)BMultMedDes$3,000 for the first year of study
► ICT Scholarships http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/ict-scholarships
► Engineering Scholarshipshttp://www.eait.uq.edu.au/engineering-scholarships
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CONTACT DETAILSUQ Engineering enquiries
Phone: (07) 3365 4777Web: www.eait.uq.edu.au Email: [email protected]
UQ ICT enquiriesPhone: (07) 3365 4777Web: www.eait.uq.edu.au Email: [email protected]