Faculty Orientation - Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS)
Introduction
We know UQ is big place to navigate, so let us help you get off to a great start.
In this required information session, you'll be welcomed to the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, and gather important information about studying at UQ.
Who should attend
This session is required for all students joining the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, including:
- Commencing undergraduate and high-school leavers;
- Students who have already studied at UQ, and are commencing a postgraduate program;
- Students who:
- Have had a long break (more than 2 years) between formal study
- In different life stages, or have additional commitments to study, such as employment, or parenting/caring duties, or
- Are already qualified in one field but are pursuing a career change
What's involved
As part of this orientation session, you will:
- Be welcomed by the HMBS Associate Dean (Academic), Professor Blake McKimmie
- Participate in interactive activities to facilitate meeting your peers
- Participate in a live Q&A with current students
- Gain tips and tricks for academic success from a UQ academic skills advisor
- Learn about the various services available to UQ students
Program
| Time | Activity |
| 9:15 - 10:00am | Registrations |
| 10:00 - 11:30am | Orientation and welcome session |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Mini expo of UQ services |
About Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences orientation
Orientation is a program of social and academic activities designed to introduce you to live and study at UQ.
Our Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences orientation events give you a great opportunity to meet students from across the faculty and understand how we can support you throughout your journey.
To ensure you have the information and tools you need to succeed at UQ, you should attend:
- a faculty orientation session
- any program-information sessions that are relevant to your studies
- any social events that interest you
- a placements information session if you'll need to complete placements as part of your program.
