NURSING AND MIDWIFERY - University of Queensland

The UQ ExperienceThe University of Queensland enjoys a long tradition of success –here are some excellent reasons to make UQ your university.Choice ofprogramsYou will find one of the mostcomprehensive ranges of high qualityprograms in Australia at The Universityof Queensland.TeachingexcellenceUQ remains the most successfulAustralian university in winningnational teaching awards. TheUniversity has more than 2400 highlyqualifiedacademic staff dedicatedto teaching and research. Manyare recognised internationally asleaders in their fields.ResearchclassUQ boasts some ofAustralia’s best and brightestinquiring minds and is oneof the country’s top researchuniversities across manymeasures including annual PhDgraduations, commercialisation ofdiscoveries, industry collaboration,and funds received from bothgovernment and the private sector.

The completepackageA sense of community pervades UQ’scosmopolitan campuses at St Lucia,Ipswich, Gatton and Herston. Thecampuses are renowned as amongthe most beautiful and well-equippedin Australia. Students have access tosporting and cultural facilities and abroad range of social activities.An internationalreputationIn 2010, UQ placed 43rd on theworld university rankings producedby the UK’s Times Higher EducationSupplement. The University is oneof only three Australian members ofUniversitas 21 – a select internationalnetwork of comprehensive, researchintensiveuniversities.The employmentedgeThe employment rate and averagestarting salaries for UQ graduates areconsiderably higher than the nationalaverage.SuccessfulgraduatesGenerations of graduates continuea UQ tradition of success as leadersin all areas of society and industry,both in Australia and overseas. Theseinclude a Nobel Laureate, an OscarWinner, State Premiers, Governors, aGovernor-General and Chief Justices.in 2010 UQ celebrated its Centenary yearIn the 100 years since The University of Queensland was established, we are proud to have deliveredteaching and research to not only the people of our State, but also to Australia and the world.From a cancer vaccine and new generation jet technology, to winning an Academy Award and penningseveral best-selling works of literature – this is just a tiny fraction of the achievement and success fromthe many wonderful people who have worked and studied at UQ.Be part of our second century, and join us as we continue to deliver learningand discovery that has the capacity to make a difference, globally.Nursing and Midwifery 20111

conTenTsINTRODUCTION4 Terminology explained5 Why choose nursing and midwifery?6 School overview7 Clinical SchoolsUNDERGRADUATE11 Bachelor of Nursing11 Bachelor of Nursing for OverseasEducated Professional Nurses13 Bachelor of Midwifery15 Bachelor of Nursing and MidwiferyDual Degree17 International Community Health17 Student Exchange and Study AbroadGRADUATE ENTRY19 Honours Program19 Master of Nursing Studies(Graduate Entry)POSTGRADUATE21 Master of Nursing23 Graduate Certifi cate in Nursing23 Postgraduate Midwifery Programs25 Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies25 Master Mental Health Nursing27 Research & Research Higher Degrees27 Our Research Sites29 UQ/Bluecare Research &Practice Deveolpment Centre30 Scholarships31 AlumniFINANCE33 Money MattersINTERNATIONAL35 Information for International StudentsADMISSIONS37 Admissions Requirements

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TerminologyEXPLAINEDBachelorof NursinggraduateJilly McCoolAustralian (domestic) studentA student who is an Australian citizen orpermanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen.Undergraduate programsUsually refers to first-time university programs,including diplomas and bachelor degrees.Bachelor degreeA qualification awarded for the first level of studyundertaken at university, typically requiring threeto five years of study, depending on the bachelordegree studied (see also undergraduate program)Program (formally known ascourses)A sequence of study involving enrolment,study and graduation, normally awarded witha qualification such as a bachelors degree,graduate diploma or certificate.Program codeA unique identifying number assigned by UQto a program.Dual programA combination of two UQ degree programsundertaken at the same time. These aresometimes called Dual Degrees, paralleldegrees, combined degrees or double degrees.CourseA component of study within a program, similarto a subject at school. Full-time studentsusually study four courses per semester.Major / Extended MajorA major or extended major is an area ofspecialised study within a program, forexample, history. A major or extended majormay be a formal requirement in a program.MinorA small group of courses in a discipline. A minoris worth approximately half the value of a major.ElectiveCourses you can choose to study from a widevariety of disciplines. They often come fromoutside you major field of study.HonoursTo be considered for honours, additionalstudy is required for students undertaking athree-year bachelor degree. Four-or-five-yearbachelor degrees, honours is awarded basedon academic performance during the program.Postgraduate programsPrograms studied after graduating fromundergraduate degrees include graduatecertificates, graduate diplomas, masters andprofessional doctorates.FacultyA major organisational unit within UQ, withresponsibility for academic programs. Facultiesmay have a number of sub-faculty academicunits called Schools. The head of a faculty iscalled an Executive Dean.Exchange (UQ Abroad)A program where students enrolled at UQ maybe eligible to study in another country underUQ’s student exchange program, UQ Abroad.(refer p.11)International studentA student who is not an Australian citizenor permanent resident, not a New Zealandcitizen, and is enrolled or proposed to enrol atan institution in Australia. Temporary residentsof Australia are also classified as internationalstudents.Overall PositionOverall Positions, or OPs, provide a state-widerank order of students (on a 1 to 25 scale,1 being the highest), based on students’achievement in Authority subjects studiedfor the Queensland Senior Certificate. Astudent’s OP shows how well that studenthas performed in their senior studies whencompared with the performances of all otherOP-eligible students in Queensland.Entry scoresUndergraduate students are assigned anentry score based on high school studies orother post-secondary studies. Students whocomplete high school studies in Queenslandare assigned an Overall Position (OP). Year 12students in other Australian states are assignedan Interstate Transfer Index (ITI). All otherstudents are assigned a rank. Once a studenthas completed a full year of study at UQ, theirOP or ITI is converted to a rank based onGrade Point Average (GPA).QTACThe Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre(QTAC) is the central admissions body for allQueensland undergraduate programs.SemesterUQ’s teaching year is divided into threesemesters: Semester 1, Semester 2 andSummer Semester. Most programs only requirestudents to be enrolled in Semester 1 and 2each year.UQ Terminologywww.uq.edu.au/study/terminology.html4Nursing and Midwifery 2011

school overviewAt UQ School of Nursingand Midwifery we’rededicated to teachingand research excellence.We deliver contemporaryhigh quality teachingfrom practicing clinicians,and conduct worldclass research. We arecommitted to buildingrelationships and clinicalpartnerships programsthat will contribute to thehealth and well-beingof the community.We are based across several sites –these include ten Clinical Schools whereundergraduate students carry out the majorityof their education. We are fortunate to haveour School based at the UQ Ipswich campus,UQ Herston Campus and in collaboration withBlue Care, our School Research Centre basedat Toowong.Innovative teaching and researchprogramsBeginning in 2005 we’ve been conductinginnovative teaching and research programs.Since then we’ve grown and now offer thefollowing teaching programs:> Year 12 Enrichment Studies program> Bachelor of Nursing> Bachelor of Midwifery> Bachelor of Nursing and MidwiferyDual Degree> OEPN Program for Overseas EducatedProfessional Nurses> Bachelor of Nursing Honours> Bachelor of Midwifery Honours> Master of Nursing Studies (Graduate Entry)> Master of Nursing – with six specialist fi eldsof study including:• Children and Young People’s Health• Primary Health Care Nursing• Chronic Disease Managementand Palliative Care• Gastroenterological Nursing• Rural and Remote Nursing• Advanced Practice Nursing> Graduate Certifi cate in Nursing> Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies – withsix fi elds of specialisation:• Chronic Disease Management• General Practice Nursing• Young People’s Health• Mental Health Nursing• Rural and Remote Nursing• Aviation Nursing> Master of Mental Health Nursing> Research Higher Degree to encompass:• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)We have also developed communitypartnership programs to ensure that ourteaching and research is informed bycommunity health needs.The UQ/Blue Care Research & PracticeDevelopment Centre is an example of ourcommunity engagement.6NursiNg aNd Midwifery 2011

clinical schoolsOur nursing and midwiferyprograms are underpinnedby academic rigourand extensive practicalexperience in clinicalsettings with real patients,under the mentorship ofclinical lecturers.Unique to the School of Nursing and Midwiferyare our Clinical Schools where we equip youwith the skills, academic knowledge andpractical experience necessary to excel in yournursing or midwifery career.The learning experience in the ClinicalSchools is a vital component for yourdevelopment as a health care professional,and has been designed to integrate yourclinical experience directly with your academicprogram. This link is managed by a team ofhighly qualifi ed skilled nursing and midwiferypractitioners and academic staff (ClinicalLecturers) who will mentor you as you progressthrough the program.As a student in the undergraduate nursingor midwifery program you will undertake themajority of your education in Clinical Schools,where you learn from practicing professionalsand gain the knowledge and skills necessary towork effectively in a healthcare environment.You will attend lectures one day a weekon campus at UQ, and undertake small groupteaching, clinical skills teaching and clinicalpractice through your selected clinical school.You will be placed in one of our ten ClinicalSchools based on your preference selection.(Every effort is made to ensure you will haveyour fi rst preference, however you should beaware that this may not always be possible).The Clinical School approach is a centralpart of your journey towards becoming anurse or midwife, and an essential part ofyour preparation offered only in the Schoolof Nursing and Midwifery undergraduateprograms.Clinical Schools are located at:> Holy Spirit Northside> Ipswich Hospital> Mater Health Services> Northlakes• Caboolture Hospital• Redcliffe Hospital• The Prince Charles Hospital> Princess Alexandra Hospital> Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital> St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital> Wesley HospitalNursiNg aNd Midwifery 20117

UQ clinical schoolsUnique to the School of Nursing and Midwifery are our Clinical Schools locatedon the grounds of our clinical partner sites. Here we equip you with the skills,academic knowledge and practical experience necessary to excel in yournursing and midwifery career.The Clinical School approach is a central part of your journey toward becominga nurse or midwife, and an essential part of your preparation and learning.UQ/Ipswich HospitalClinical SchoolThe Ipswich Hospital is the major hospitalwithin the Darling Downs West MoretonHealth Service District. Its close proximityto the UQ Ipswich Campus allows easyaccess to the University’s facilities.Students experience acute medical andsurgical units as well as rehabilitation,palliative care, paediatrics and forMidwifery and Dual Degree students theBirthing Suites.UQ/Holy SpiritNorthside ClinicalSchoolHoly Spirit Northside is a private hospital,providing acute care for up to 195inpatients. Located at Chermside, thehospital is the only major referral privatehospital in the main growth corridor ofBrisbane. Students gain a variety ofexperience with opportunities for clinicalpractice available in surgical and intensivecare units.UQ/Mater ClinicalSchoolMater Health Services is a network ofseven hospitals with over 8000 staff,caring for more than 600,000 patientseach year. The UQ/Mater Clinical School,situated in the Mater Hospitals precinctis close to major rail and bus stations.Students gain a variety of experience withopportunities for clinical practice across allspecialties including neonates, women’shealth, paediatrics, adults and aged care.UQ/Northlakes Clinical SchoolThe UQ/Northlakes Clinical School is ideal if you are located north of Brisbane undertakinga Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or Dual Degree.The UQ/Northlakes Clinical School encompasses the northern suburbs of Brisbane,Redcliffe, Caboolture and their surrounding areas. You be placed at either the PrinceCharles, Redcliffe or Caboolture Hospital (depending on your undergraduate programselection) where you will undertake your clinical placement.Above right: Redcliffe HospitalRight: Prince Charles HospitalFar right: Caboolture Hospital8Nursing and Midwifery 2011

clinical schoolsUQ/Royal Brisbaneand Women’sHospital ClinicalSchoolSituated in Queensland’s largest tertiaryreferral centre, students will have theopportunity to experience and learn about awide variety of patient conditions, includingMidwifery-led care through the Birth Centreand the Midwifery teams, as a well asaccess to the Skills Development Centreand simulated learning.UQ/St Andrew’s WarMemorial HospitalClinical SchoolUQ/St Andrew’s Clinical School is locatedin the St Andrew’s Hospital complex.St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital isan acute care hospital specialising intechnologically advanced surgical andgeneral medical care. The hospital has286 beds including an Intensive Care Unit,Coronary Care Unit, Day Surgery Unit andEndoscopy Centre.UQ/PrincessAlexandraHospital ClinicalSchoolThe UQ/Princess Alexandra HospitalClinical School is located on the groundof the Princess Alexandra Hospital andis easily accessible by regular train andbus services. Students have access toa wide variety of tertiary services andhighly trained staff, the hospital library andexceptional clinical learning experiences.UQ/Wesley HospitalClinical SchoolThe UQ/Wesley Hospital Clinical Schoolis located at one of Queensland’slargest private hospitals, with over 430beds. The Hospital provides tertiarylevel medical and surgical serviceswithin the specialties of cardiovascular,neurosurgery, oncology, orthopaedicsand women’s health.Nursing and Midwifery 20119

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UndergradUaTebachelor ofnUrsingThe Bachelor of Nursingis a three year degreedelivered internally, full-timewith an accelerated optionto complete the program in2.5 years (there is no midyearentry).As a UQ Bachelor of Nursing student you willbe based at one of our Clinical Schools, andattend lectures one day per week on campusat UQ.The Bachelor of Nursing program isunderpinned by an innovative, problembased learning curriculum model which hasbeen informed by international best practiceand industry experts and responds tocurrent national and global population healthchallenges.In the fi rst two years of the program lecturesand Problem Based Learning are incorporatedwith clinical experiences in selected ClinicalSchools.In the fi nal year of the program studentsundertake extensive preceptored clinicalplacement providing them with exposure toan area of specialty nursing practice and theopportunity to consolidate and refi ne theirskills in order to facilitate a smooth transition tograduate practice.* As a component of the Bachelor of Nursingprogram students will be required to attendmorning and evening shifts for clinicalexperience. In addition, fi nal year studentswill be expected to attend night andweekend shifts.An honours year of full-time or part-timeequivalent study may be undertaken aftersuccessful completion of the Bachelor awardwith a minimum GPA of 5.0.Current minimum requirements for theBachelor of Nursing program are passes atYear 12 level, or equivalent, in Senior English,and one of Biological Science, Multi-strandScience, Chemistry or Physics. Non schoolleavers may be eligible for alternative entrypathways.Graduates will be eligible to apply forregistration as a nurse through the Nursing andMidwifery Board of Australia.Students may apply for credit once theyhave gained acceptance into the program.A career in NursingA career in nursing will enable you to work ina variety of public and private hospitals, healthcare settings, academia/teaching, research,rural and remote health, and aid organisations.Outstanding employment opportunitiesexist for Australian nurses. They are highlyregarded both in Australia and internationally.Their services are always in demand.Some pathways available to graduatesinclude:> Medical / Surgical Nursing> Mental Health Nursing> Aged Care> Rural and Remote Nursing> Community and Public Health> Critical Care> Perioperative Nursing> Paediatrics and Child Health> Emergency NursingHow to applyApplications are made through the QueenslandTertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) www.qtac.edu.au. The QTAC Course Code is 728002 forCommonwealth Supported Places.bachelor of nUrsing foroverseas edUcaTedprofessional nUrses (1 year program)Enrolment requirementsThe Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australiaassesses overseas educated professional nursesto determine their eligibility for Registration asa nurse in Queensland. Registered Nurses inQueensland are mutually recognised in otherAustralian States and Territories.Overseas educated nurses who are:a) Eligible for registration with the Nursing andMidwifery Board of Australia orb) Not eligible for registration with the Nursingand Midwifery Board of Australia but whohave completed a diploma /degree in nursingin their country of origin may be consideredfor enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing forOverseas Educated Professional Nursesprogram.Pre-requisite courses/subjects:Passes at Year 12 level, or equivalent, in SeniorEnglish and one of Biological Science, Chemistryor Physics*.Professional certification/accreditation:Application for credit may be submitted by anyperson who gains entry to the program.English Language Proficiency:To meet the English language profi ciencyrequirements for this program, internationalapplicants must demonstrate one of the followingrequirements:> Demonstrate a score equivalent to foursemesters with a minimum grade of SoundAchievement in Queensland Authority English.Further information regarding English –Queensland Year 12 equivalents table can belocated at www.uq.edu.au/study> Achieve a score of at least 7.0 overall with7 in each section (reading, writing, speakingand listening) of the IELTS Academic test (orequivalent).* Prerequisites are expressed in terms ofAustralian Year 12 studies.Program overviewSemester 1NURS2003 2# Nutritional and Metabolic HealthNURS2006 2# Immunological HealthNURS2007 2# Mental HealthStudents to select two (2) of the above three(3) coursesNURS3007 4# Clinical Practice 7Semester 2NURS2003 2# Neuro-Endocrine HealthNURS2006 2# Injury PreventionNURS2007 2# Healthy AgingStudents to select two (2) of the above three(3) coursesNURS3008 4# Clinical PracticeRegistration RequirementsThe Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australiaand the Australian Health Practitioner RegulationAgency (AHPRA) from 1 July 2010, requirenurses and midwives applying for registration inAustralia (i.e. applicants who have not completedtheir secondary education as well as a nursingor midwifery program taught and assessed inEnglish) to demonstrate they have the necessaryEnglish language skills required for registration i.e.English language profi ciency equal to an IELTSoverall 7; writing 7; speaking 7, listening 7 andreading 7.NursiNg aNd Midwifery 201111

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UndergraduateBachelor ofMidwiferyThe Bachelor ofMidwifery is a threeyear degree deliveredinternally full-time withan accelerated option tocomplete the programin 2.5 years (there is nomid-year entry).Why study Midwifery at UQ?As a UQ Bachelor of Midwifery student you willbe based at one of our Clinical Schools, andattend lectures one day per week on campusat UQ.The Bachelor of Midwifery program isunderpinned by an innovative, ProblemBased Learning curriculum model whichhas been informed by international bestpractice and industry experts and responds tocurrent national and global population healthchallenges.In the first two years of the program lecturesand Problem Based Learning are incorporatedwith clinical experiences in selected ClinicalSchools. In the final year of the programstudents undertake extensive preceptoredclinical placement providing you with exposureto an area of specialty in midwifery practice,and the opportunity to consolidate and refineyour skills in order to facilitate a smoothtransition to graduate practice.* As a component of the Bachelor ofMidwifery program students will be requiredto attend morning and evening shifts forclinical experience. In addition, final yearstudents will be expected to attend nightand weekend shifts.An honours year of full-time or part-timeequivalent study may be undertaken aftersuccessful completion of the Bachelor awardwith a minimum GPA of 5.0.Current minimum requirements for theBachelor of Midwifery program are passes atYear 12 level, or equivalent, in Senior English,and one of Biological Science, Multi-strandScience, Chemistry or Physics. Non schoolleavers may be eligible for alternative entrypathways. Applications for credit may besubmitted by any person who gains entry tothe program.A career in MidwiferyA career in midwifery will enable you to workin a variety of public and private maternity andneonatal care settings, academia/teaching,research, rural and remote health, and aidorganisations.Our program has been designed usinginternational ‘best practice’ standards inMidwifery education. Students will achieve theANMC competency standards for midwives.Outstanding employment opportunitiesexist for Australian midwives.A chronic shortage of midwivesdomestically and internationally ensures thattheir services are always in demand.Graduates will be eligible to apply forregistration as a midwife through the Nursingand Midwifery Board of Australia.How to applyApplications are made through the QueenslandTertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) www.qtac.edu.au. The QTAC Course Code is 728102 forCommonwealth Supported Places.“I chose to apply for UQ Bachelor ofMidwifery because of the great reputation,the option to fast-track your degree intwo and a half years, the large amount ofclinical practice and getting early clinicalexposure, as early as week 5 into the firstyear of the program.The clinical lecturers are very motivatingand encouraging, with a passion formidwifery that is almost contagious.A majority of our clinical skills and problembased learning is done in our own teachinghospital in small groups by our own clinicallecturer and is equipped with modernlearning aids. I had the opportunity topractice the clinical skills I learnt in classearly on in the program while beingpreceptored by midwives in the clinical areawho were willing to guide me.I was fortunate to have been the recipient forone of the numerous scholarships availableto students, which helped to ease thefinancial burden of not earning an incomewhile studying full-time in the program.Learning support, in addition to manyother support services are available atUQ Student Services, and the exceptionalfacilities that UQ offer are second to none.I would recommend the UQ Bachelor ofMidwifery to anyone considering a careeras a registered midwife.”Susan Neuendorff2nd Year Bachelor of Midwifery StudentNursing and Midwifery 201113

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UndergradUaTebachelor of nUrsing and midwiferydUal degreeThe Bachelor of Nursingand Midwifery orDual Degree is a fouryear degree deliveredinternally full-time withan accelerated option tocomplete the program in3.5 years (there is nomid-year entry).Why study Nursing and Midwiferyat UQ?As a UQ Bachelor of Nursing student you willbe based at one of our Clinical Schools, andattend lectures one day per week on campusat UQ.The program is underpinned by aninnovative, problem based learning curriculummodel which has been informed byinternational best practice and industry expertsand responds to current national and globalpopulation health challenges.In the fi rst three years of the programlectures and problem based learning areincorporated with clinical experiences inselected Clinical Schools .In the fi nal year of the program studentsundertake extensive preceptored clinicalplacements in nursing and midwifery settingsproviding them with the opportunity toconsolidate and refi ne their skills in orderto facilitate a smooth transition to graduatepractice.* As a component of the Bachelor of Nursingand Midwifery Dual Degree programstudents will be required to attend morningand evening shifts for clinical experience. Inaddition, fi nal year students will be expectedto attend night and weekend shifts.An honours year of full-time or part-timeequivalent study may be undertaken aftersuccessful completion of the Bachelor awardwith a minimum GPA of 5.0.Current minimum entry requirements forthe Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery DualDegree program are passes at Year 12 level,or equivalent, in Senior English, and one ofBiological Science, Multi-strand Science,Chemistry or Physics. Non school leaversmay be eligible for alternative entry pathways.Applications for credit may be submitted byany person who gains entry to the program.Graduates will be eligible to apply forregistration as a nurse and endorsement asa midwife through the Nursing and MidwiferyBoard of Australia.A career in Nursing and MidwiferyOutstanding employment opportunities existfor Australian nurses and midwives. A chronicshortage domestically and internationallyensures that nursing and midwifery services arealways in demand.How to applyApplications are made through the QueenslandTertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)www.qtac.edu.au.The QTAC Course Code is 728202 forCommonwealth Supported Places.“as a first year nursing student i could nothave had a more rewarding experience.from only a few weeks into this course, iwas working on a ward with patients andi got to truly understand what it was to bepart of a nursing team. Having so muchhands-on experience has made the yearfly by and i can’t wait to get back into it allagain next year.The theory component of this course is sosuitable for first year students. with weeklyface-to-face discussions between yourgroup members, theory work can be justas enjoyable as practical work. working soclosely with clinical lecturers and knowingyou have support readily at hand, hasmade my first year such a great one.Nursing at uQ is a great, well-roundexperience and i have loved every minuteof it.”Selena Powell1st year, Bachelor of NursingNursiNg aNd Midwifery 201115

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Student exchangeInternationalCommunity HealthThe School of Nursing andMidwifery offers a uniqueoverseas experience forundergraduate studentswishing to broaden theirinternational, culturaland community healthexperience.The International Community Health programprovides you as an undergraduate studentwith the opportunity to live and undertake‘hands on’ practical work in a number ofcommunity healthcare facilities and clinics intowns and villages worldwide. You will have theopportunity to assist and observe local nursingand doctoral staff in a number of different workplaces, and you will receive course credit asthe Community Health program will form partof your practical coursework requirements.Currently the School of Nursing and Midwiferyoffers this program at Siem Reap Cambodia.How to applyInformation sessions regarding the Schoolof Nursing and Midwifery CommunityHealth Placement will be held for enrolledundergraduate students during the year.Applications for the International CommunityHealth Program are open to School of Nursingand Midwifery second year undergraduatestudents for placement in their final year.Student Exchangeand study abroadAs an undergraduate student at the School of Nursing and Midwifery you will havethe opportunity to participate in our International Student Exchange program.The International Student Exchange programoffered by the School of Nursing and Midwiferyto undergraduate students provides awonderful opportunity for you to enhance anddiversify your learning experience.Developed in conjunction with internationallyrenowned universities, the program is designedto help you develop a global perspective bygaining an appreciation of cultural diversitythrough immersion in academic and clinicalexperiences.Currently the student exchange program isoffered through the University of Pennsylvania, theUniversity of Auckland, the University of Virginia,the University of Glasgow, and the University ofLund. Other partnerships are planned.Students interested in the InternationalStudent Exchange program to the Universityof Pennsylvania are eligible to apply for TheUniversity of Pennsylvania Scholarship. Pleaserefer to the School of Nursing and Midwiferywebsite for further information www.nursingmidwifery.uq.edu.auHow to applyApplications for the International StudentExchange program are open to Schoolof Nursing and Midwifery second yearundergraduate students for an exchange intheir final year.“The Community Health Placement inCambodia was hands down the bestexperience of my life. I not only learnt a lotpersonally, but professionally as well.I found it very rewarding and successful.I gained a lot, whilst having a good time.I even got to ride an elephant-which issomething I always wanted to do.I was able to triage patients in the localDoctor’s rooms, work in the communitydoing health checks for children, mothers,babies and their families and teach localchildren dental hygiene in the classroom.I learnt a lot about children, culture andcommunication. I will definitely take theseskills with me everywhere, and believe theywill assist me in becoming a better nurse.”Emma CervettoBachelor of nursing studentNursing and Midwifery 201117

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graduateHonours programThe School of Nursing and Midwifery Honours program has been specifically designedto enhance your skills and learning as a new graduate. At the UQ School of Nursingand Midwifery we encourage new graduates to undertake an Honours program.The Honours program offered at the School ofNursing and Midwifery opens a broader rangeof career and research paths for nurses andmidwives.The School of Nursing and MidwiferyHonours programs have been specificallydesigned to enhance your skills and learning asan undergraduate student from the Bachelor ofNursing or the Bachelor of Midwifery programs.The researched-based Bachelor ofNursing and Bachelor of Midwifery Honoursprograms are ideal if you’re looking to buildyour capacity to upgrade your qualifications,maintain currency with clinical practice, expandyour career path, enhance your potential forpromotion or undertake further research.Currently the School of Nursing andMidwifery Honours programs are offered tostudents who have completed a Bachelordegree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 orequivalent. The Honours program is thenoffered on either a full-time or part-time basis.As an Honours student, you will have theflexibility to undertake a research specificquestion which you have developed, or, youcan elect to commence a research projectnominated by the School.You will be individually mentored throughthe program by one of our world classresearchers, this enables the program to betailor made for you.Honours programs are semester based andmid-year entry is available to applicants.As a prospective Honours student, youcan enrol in any semester and are welcometo discuss the program at any time with thePostgraduate Research Coordinator.graduate EntryMaSter ofNursing Studies (Graduate entry)The Master of NursingStudies (Graduate Entry)has been specificallydesigned to prepare youto apply to work as aregistered nurse withintwo years of study.QTAC Code 720202The Master of Nursing Studies (Graduate Entry)program is offered to graduates of any otherdiscipline who have achieved a grade pointaverage of 4 and above (Australian GPA scale)in their previous field of study. Students willcomplete 32 units of study.At a GlanceDuration: 2 years (full-time) with an option ofcompleting in 1.5 years if a summer semesteris undertaken at the end of year 1.Commencing: Semester 1.Campus: Problem Based Learning (PBL)tutorials, clinical laboratories and clinicalplacements at selected Clinical Schools.Prerequisites: Bachelor degree with a GPA of4 and above.Delivery Mode: Internal.School: Nursing and Midwifery.Faculty: Health Sciences.Program Code: 5491.Total Units: 32.QTAC Code: 720202.HECS: Australian domestic students studyingThe Master of Nursing Studies (Graduate Entry)program are eligible to apply for the AustralianGovernment Higher Education ContributionScheme (HECS).Program descriptionThis 2 year Masters’ degree program isspecifically designed to enable graduates ofany Bachelor degree to meet the requirementsof registration as a nurse in Australia.Graduates will:> Apply clinical reasoning skills in theirnursing practice> Be able to work effectively ininterprofessional teams to promote qualityhealth outcomes for clients in their care> Provide high quality client centered carethrough safe and effective nursing practiceaccording to the Nursing and MidwiferyBoard of Australia National CompetencyStandards for the Registered Nurse> Possess the qualities, skills, knowledgeand abilities expected of a University ofQueensland graduate.Selection CriteriaTo enroll a student must:> Hold a bachelors degree from an Australianor equivalent university completed withinthe last 10 years. This may be in any field.> Where a degree has been completed morethan 10 years prior to the application,the applicant must have completed aminimum of one semester of full-time (orthe part-time equivalent) of tertiary studyin that time period as evidence of recentacademic activity.Nursing and Midwifery 201119

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posTgradUaTemasTer ofnUrsingThe Master of Nursing program offers a fl exible, external method of study.The program provides the opportunity for you to complete a Master ofNursing after successful completion of 24 credit points, or a GraduateCertifi cate in Nursing after completion of 8 Credit points.You are able to select from six fi elds of studyfor specialisation, including:Children & Young People’s HealthThe Children and Young People’s Healthprograms have been developed to provideRegistered Nurses with the skills andknowledge to practice in paediatric and childhealth settings including hospitals, community,school and youth based health. Graduates willdevelop an understanding of primary healthcare needs, physical and developmentalstages of children, cultural values and diversityof family needs within both the child healthsetting and acute health paediatric settingfor children and young people. You will alsogain an understanding of the legal and ethicalissues associated with providing care forchildren, young people and their families withvarious health care issues from diverse culturalbackgrounds within Australia. All courses willbe taught online.Primary Health Care NursingThe Primary Health Care Nursing fi eld hasbeen developed to meet the increasingdemand for nurses in primary health careenvironments. As students progress throughthe programs, advanced practice skillswill be developed along with an increasingawareness of the social, economic, cultural andpolitical determinants of health. The programshave been designed to align with currentdevelopments within the Australian health caresystem and aim to increase nurses’ knowledgeand skills in the areas of illness prevention,health promotion and community development.All courses will be taught online.Chronic Disease Management andPalliative CareThe Chronic Disease Management andPalliative Care program has been developedto provide Registered Nurses with the skillsand knowledge to fulfi l advanced practiceroles within their own clinical setting. Chronicdisease and palliative care nursing practicewill be explored from a clinical, professional,educational and leadership perspective. Allcourses are offered online.Gastroenterological NursingThe Gastroenterological Nursing programshave been developed to provide RegisteredNurses with the skills and knowledge tofulfi l advanced practice roles within diversegastroenterological clinical settings. Asstudents progress through the program,gastroenterology nursing will be examined frommultiple perspectives with specifi c emphasison the physiological and pathophysiologicalaspects of gastroenterological conditions. Theprogram has been developed in alignment withcurrent developments within the Australianhealth care system and aims to increasenurses’ knowledge and skills in caring forclients with gastroenterological conditions. Inthe latter courses, students will also acquire anin-depth knowledge of teaching and learningskills enabling them to assume an educationalleadership role; and enhance their leadershipand management skills and knowledgeenabling them to infl uence nursing practice andhealth outcomes within the area of specialty.All courses are offered onlineRural & Remote NursingThe Rural and Remote Nursing programshave been developed to provide RegisteredNurses with the skills and knowledge to fulfi lladvanced practice roles within their ownclinical setting. Graduates will also acquire anin-depth knowledge of the economic, politicaland socio-economic factors which infl uencethe delivery of health care within rural andremote contexts. Students will examine theepidemiology and management of specifi chealth issues prevalent in rural and remotecommunities, and examine the nursing andcollaborative practice approaches required toprovide evidence based health care in thesesettings; develop their teaching and learningskills enabling them to assume an educationalleadership role; and enhance their leadershipand management knowledge and skills,enabling them to infl uence nursing practice andhealth outcomes within the area of specialty.All courses are offered online.Advanced Practice Nursing fi eld is designedto enable you to apply the principles to yourown specialist practice setting.The Advanced Practice Nursing programshave been developed to provide RegisteredNurses with the skills and knowledge to fulfi ladvanced practice roles within their ownclinical setting. Advanced nursing practicewill be explored from a clinical, professional,educational and leadership perspective.Graduates will develop advanced skills inhealth assessment and applying contemporarymodels of practice. They will also acquire anin-depth knowledge of professional nursingpractice from a local and global perspective;develop their teaching and learning skillsenabling them to assume an educationalleadership role; and enhance their leadershipand management skills and knowledgeenabling them to infl uence nursing practice andhealth outcomes within the area of specialty. Allcourses are offered online.If you do not currently hold a Bachelor ofNursing or equivalent, you may only apply forthe Graduate Certifi cate. When this has beensuccessfully completed, you may then apply forentrance into the Masters of Nursing program.If you currently hold a Bachelor of Nursingyou are able to apply for the Master of Nursingor Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies if youmeet all the program requirements.The Masters program consists of 24 creditpoints which can be completed in 1.5 yearsor equivalent part-time. There are possibilitiesto exit the program at the Graduate Certifi cateafter six months full-time or equivalent parttimestudy. The majority of our students opt toundertake the Masters program on a part-timebasis to accommodate work and family lifecommitments.NursiNg aNd Midwifery 201121

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posTgradUaTegradUaTe cerTificaTe innUrsingWithin the Masterof Nursing programthe School of Nursingand Midwifery offersa Graduate Certifi catein Nursing.As part of the Master of Nursing program,the School of Nursing and Midwifery offers aGraduate Certifi cate in Nursing.The Graduate Certifi cate in Nursing isideal if you do not currently hold a Bachelor ofNursing, or the equivalent.Once successfully completed, you will thenbe eligible to enrol in the Master of Nursingor the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studiesprograms.The Graduate Certifi cate in Nursing consistsof one core course (Evidence Based HealthCare), two fi eld specifi c courses and oneelective course.As with the Master of Nursing, you willbe able to select from six fi elds of study forspecialisation, including> Children & Young People’s Health> Primary Health Care Nursing> Chronic Disease Management and PalliativeCare> Gastroenterological Nursing> Rural & Remote Nursing> Advanced Practice Nursing fi eld tailored tosuit your own specialist practice setting.posTgradUaTemidwifery programsFrom Semester 2, 2011,the UQ School of Nursingand Midwifery will offerGraduate Certifi cateand Masters Midwiferyprograms.The postgraduate midwifery program has beendeveloped to provide registered midwives withthe skills and knowledge to fulfi l advancedpractice roles within their own clinical setting.Registered midwives are able to select fromtwo fi elds of study:Complex Midwifery Care whichencompasses the care of high riskpregnancies and the care of mothers andbabies with complex needs;Advanced Midwifery Practice, enablingmidwives who practice in communitysettings, or settings other than high riskcare to pursue further postgraduate studyin areas of advanced midwifery practice.Graduate Certificate in MidwiferyThe Graduate Certifi cate in Midwiferyis ideal for registered midwives who do notcurrently hold an undergraduate midwiferydegree, or the equivalent. In addition it alsoprovides midwives, who may or may not holdan undergraduate degree, with the opportunityto undertake postgraduate study withoutmaking a commitment to a Masters degree.Within the Graduate Certifi cate, studentsare able to select from two fi elds of study forspecialisation:> Complex Midwifery Care> Advanced Practice Midwifery.There are 8 units of study in the GraduateCertifi cate in Midwifery consisting of one corecourse (Evidence Based Health Care), twofi eld-specifi c courses and one elective course.Once successfully completed, students areeligible to enrol in the Master of Midwiferyprogram.Master of MidwiferyStudents who hold an undergraduate midwiferydegree and meet the program requirementsare able to apply for entry into the Master ofMidwifery program.As with the Graduate Certifi cate in Midwifery,students are able to select from two fi elds ofstudy for specialisation; Complex MidwiferyCare and Advanced Practice Midwifery.There are 24 units of study at the Master levelof the program. This includes the coursescontained within the Graduate Certifi cateand two core courses (Education in Nursingand Midwifery Practice; and Leadership &Management in Nursing and Midwifery), twofi eld-specifi c courses, a research focusedcourse and either a research or clinical practiceproject.Further informationContact the School of Nursing and MidwiferyNursiNg aNd Midwifery 201123

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posTgradUaTemasTer ofnUrse pracTiTionersTUdiesThe Master of NursePractitioner Studiesprogram prepares you asan experienced registerednurse for autonomous andcollaborative practice in anadvanced and expandedclinical role as a NursePractitioner.Students are able to choose from six fi eldsof study:Chronic Disease ManagementThe Chronic Disease Managementfi eld of study provides students with anextensive knowledge and understanding ofmultidisciplinary approaches to managingchronic disease.General Practice NursingThe General Practice Nursing fi eld has thepotential to equip nurses with specialist skills inpatient assessment, treatment and evaluation,masTer ofparticularly in General Practice settings anddevelop an extended role as a Nurse Practitioner.Young People’s HealthThis fi eld of study provides students with anextensive knowledge and understanding ofmultidisciplinary approaches to working withyoung people and families in school health,sexual health clinics and general practice settings.Mental Health NursingThe Mental Health Nursing fi eld of studyprovides students with an extensive knowledgeand understanding of multidisciplinaryapproaches to managing mental illness in theNurse Practitioner role.Rural & Remote NursingThis Field of study will provide registerednursed working in rural and isolatedcommunities with the skills and knowledgeto manage the care of individuals and groupsthrough implementation of Health ManagementProtocols (HMP) and clinical care guidelines.Aviation NursingThe Aviation Nursing fi eld of study has beendeveloped in close collaboration with the RoyalFlying Doctors Service Queensland (RFDSQ).It is expected that students are alreadyworking in aviation nursing and additionally willmost likely have Rural and Isolated PracticeEndorsement for Registered Nurses (RIPERN).The Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies isdelivered externally. In the fi rst year there aretwo residential study weeks on campus. Thefi rst week begins at the start of semester 1 andthe second week commences late in semester2. The program consists of 24 units which canbe completed in 1.5 years full-time or the parttimeequivalent.Credit for prior learning may be given forregistered nurses with other previously gainedpostgraduate qualifi cations.How to applyApplications into the Master of NursePractitioner Studies will need to be lodged withthe School of Nursing and MidwiferyPhone: +61 7 3381 1165Fax: +61 7 3381 1166Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.auWeb: www.nursing-midwifery.uq.edu.auAustralian domestic students wishing toundertake the Master of Nurse PractitionerStudies may be eligible to receive studentincome support via the Australian GovernmentHigher Education Contribution Scheme(HECS).menTal healTh nUrsingThe School of Nursing and Midwifery nowoffer a Master of Mental Health Nursing.The Master of Mental Health Nursing has beendesigned to provide students with an advancedunderstanding of the theories, legislation,policies and standards that underpin mentalhealth nursing. Students will be expected todevelop core practice skills that promote safenursing practice and management of risk in aclinical setting.Graduates will develop the knowledge, skillsand attitudes relevant to contemporary mentalhealth nursing practice.Students will gain experience in a variety ofevidence based interventions while also gainingan understanding of the theoretical principlesthat underpin them.Teaching will be provided by highlyexperienced practitioners and/or researchers,many of whom have national or internationalreputations for scholarship and/or professionalpractice.Students enroll in the Master Mental HealthNursing on a full-time or part-time basis.Students complete #24 program unitsconsisting of twelve #2 courses with an optionto complete full-time over three semesters.Students will have the opportunity toundertake both structured and independentlearning assignments and study in a fl exibleenvironment that respects concurrentprofessional commitments.Materials are designed for self-pacedstructured learning and include both a programof reading and regular practice activities andtasks designed to integrate reading into thepractice environment.The weekly study program is supportedby a weekly tutorial that can be accessed inperson or by video or telephone conference.The tutorial provides facilitated discussion ofset readings, with the focus of discussion beingon relevance to clinical practice. Each studentis assigned a tutor for additional one on onesupport as required.Students attend 4-8 days of residentialschool each semester.All students are required to complete#4 of independent project work over twosemesters. Students participate in a 2-dayintensive workshop that provides key trainingin independent research and are provided withindividual supervision for the duration of theproject.Entry RequirementsApplicants must hold current registration inAustralia and a Bachelor degree (or approvalof equivalent qualifi cations by the Head ofSchool).How to applyApplications into the Master Mental HealthNursing will need to be lodged with the Schoolof Nursing and MidwiferyPhone: +61 7 3381 1165Fax: +61 7 3381 1166Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.auWeb: www.nursing-midwifery.uq.edu.auNursiNg aNd Midwifery 201125

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PostgraduateResearch andResearch Higher DegreesResearch and researchtraining through ResearchHigher Degrees makes avital contribution to healthcare and can directlyimpact clinical practiceand health outcomes forpatients and the widercommunity.The University ofQueensland is committedto conducting the highestquality research andproviding exceptionalresearch training toresearch scholars.Areas of ResearchResearch undertaken within the School ofNursing and Midwifery is informed by global,national and state primary health care practiceand strategies. Our research addresses anddefines barriers to health, and examinesmethods by which improvements to health carecan be achieved.Our research efforts are arranged aroundresearch clusters:> Quality Health Systems: Building quality,responsive, sustainable system> Health Across the Lifespan: Buildinggood health for individuals> Chronic Conditions: Prevention andmanagement of chronic conditions with afocus on cardiovascular health, diabetes,injury prevention, mental health andmusculoskeletal conditionsIn addition, the focus of particular researchmay incorporate all three interrelated areas andextend to primary, secondary and tertiary levelsof clinical care.Research Higher DegreesMany exceptional career opportunities exist fornurses and midwives with research training.UQ School of Nursing and Midwifery ResearchHigher Degree programs foster the attainmentof specialised knowledge and technicalresearch skills and ensure the professionaldevelopment of our research scholars.School of Nursing and Midwifery researchscholars and graduates have:> the option of undertaking either anHonours, Master of Philosophy or Doctor ofPhilosophy program> the ability to make a unique and significantcontribution to improvements in health> exposure to a community of diverseresearch scholarship> support to undertake relevant courseworkwithin UQ to enhance their researchpotential> availability of funds for individual scholarsto support their research and to encourageresearch output> the flexibility to apply for admission andscholarships at any time of the year> the prestige of graduating from anInternationally recognised U21/Go8research intensive university> outstanding employment opportunitieswithin Australia and overseasThe UQ AdvantageUndertaking research within the School ofNursing and Midwifery provides:> access to multi-disciplinary advisory teamsand experts from within the School andacross UQ> outstanding opportunities for researchtraining to prepare future researchers toundertake research within clinical or nonclinicalsettings> collaborative opportunities to undertakeresearch at U21 Universities - a globalnetwork of research intensive universitiesor in Group of Eight (GO8) universities– the nation’s leading research intensiveuniversities> access to a diverse range of researchprojects> outstanding support to further yourresearch career as a Research HigherDegree scholar through prestigiousscholarship opportunities or as a memberof academic staff through generous internalfunding and access to competitive grants> opportunity to conduct your research underthe supervision of or in collaboration withworld renowned research staff.Our Research SitesResearch undertaken in the School of Nursingand Midwifery can be conducted on any ofour campuses, research centre and clinicalschool sites:School of Nursing and Midwifery campuses> UQ Herston Campus> UQ Ipswich Campus> School of Nursing and Midwifery ResearchCentre UQ / Blue Care Research & PracticeDevelopment Centre ToowongSchool of Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Schools> UQ/Holy Spirit Northside> UQ/ Northlakes• Caboolture Hospital• Redcliffe Hospital• The Prince Charles Hospital> UQ/Ipswich Hospital> UQ/Mater Health Services> UQ/Princess Alexandra> UQ/Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital> UQ/Wesley Hospital> UQ/St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.Nursing and Midwifery 201127

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PostgraduateUQ/BLUE CARERESEARCH& PracticeDEVELOPMENTCENTREThe School of Nursingand Midwifery and BlueCare have forged aformal academic linkand developed theUQ/Blue Care Research& Practice DevelopmentCentre (RPDC)Why Research with us?> The UQ/Blue Care Research & PracticeDevelopment Centre (RPDC) is a uniquecollaboration between research academicsand industry professionals> Our industry partner, Blue Care is one ofAustralia’s leading not-for-profit providers ofcommunity and residential aged care.> Blue Care is committed to providing qualityholistic care services that address client’s’physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritualneeds.> Blue Care has over 10,000 staff working in260 centres and services in 80 communitiesacross Queensland and New South Wales.> The RPDC is part of a worldwidecollaborative focused on generatingresearch that translates into clinical practice> The RPDC has supported researchscholars enrolled in the Summer ResearchScholarship, Honours, MPhil and PhDprogrammes> Much of the research undertaken at theRPDC informs current health practiceacross aged and community settings> You will have access to world classresearchers and be able to undertake adiverse range of research projects> The RPDC hosts the Australian Centrefor Evidence Based CommunityCare (ACEBCC) — a Joanna BriggsCollaborating CentreAreas of ResearchResearch undertaken at the RPDC seeksto positively impact healthcare practices, thecommunity and its members by:> developing evidence that will inform policyin relation to aged care, including aged careprovision, cost effectiveness and outcomeevaluation> investigating specific aged care clinicalpractice problems and evaluating theeffectiveness of specific aged carestrategies> identifying new models of service inresponse to changing community and clientrequirements with respect to aged care.Nursing and Midwifery 201129

scholarshipsscholarshipsThe University ofQueensland iscommitted to providingfi nancial support tostudents wantingto study.at the school of Nursing and Midwiferywe understand that financial awards canmake a world of difference.along with uQ, the school ofNursing and Midwifery offer a range ofscholarships to Nursing and Midwiferyundergraduate, postgraduate andresearch and research higher degreestudents.The school of Nursing and Midwiferyis committed to helping you realiseyour full potential. That’s why we offer aselection of scholarships to assist youwith your tertiary education or researchhigher degree studies.The scholarships are made possiblewith the generous support of donors,external agencies, industry partners andthe school of Nursing and Midwifery.30NursiNg aNd Midwifery 2011

AlumniAlumniWe’re proud of our graduates and strive to build strong,mutually beneficial relationships with them. The Schoolof Nursing and Midwifery’s Alumni Association is our keymechanism for keeping in touch with our graduates.We do this through newsletters, events and otheractivities such as the Graduate e-cohort Study.Our Alumni Association helps graduates to:> Keep in touch with your peer group andyour profession> Keep up-to-date with developments inNursing and Midwifery> Build and maintain valuable links withindustry, other health professionals,community organisations, and the broaderUniversity of Queensland both locally andinternationally> Give back to your profession by takingpart in opportunities like student mentoringprograms.As a member of our Alumni Association, youwill receive:> UQ email address for life> Reduced rates for library access and yourfirst year after graduation is free!> Reduced rates for internet access via UQConnect> Membership of the UQ Staff and GraduatesClub> Reduced membership rates for UQ Sport> Access to the Universitas 21 Global AlumniProgram.Membership of the School of Nursing andMidwifery Alumni is free to all UQ School ofNursing and Midwifery graduates, with noongoing membership costs, so join us as aSchool of Nursing and MidwiferyAlumnus today!The School of Nursing and Midwiferycurrently run a graduate e-cohort study wheregraduates can participate in an internationalworkforce study conducted in collaborationwith five universities from Australia Canadaand New Zealand.As a new graduate we look forward toyour participation in the Graduate e-cohortstudy. Your contribution is vital to the futureplanning and choices available to graduatenurses and midwives. For more information orto register your participation in the Graduatee-cohort Study visit the websitehttp://graduates.e-cohort.netNursing and Midwifery 201131

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financemoneymaTTersThe University of Queensland iscommitted to providing fi nancialsupport to students wanting to study.Fees and chargesUQ offers:> Commonwealth-Supported Places (CSP)with attached Commonwealth funding,allocated to particular groups of eligiblestudents (e.g., Australian or New Zealandcitizens or Australian permanent residentsand where students pay a studentcontribution amount,> full-fee places for international studentsStudents pay either student contributionamounts or tuition fees based on the coursesthey undertake, regardless of the programin which they enrol. The majority of UQprograms offer students the option to enrol inelective courses that may be available in otherprograms. As not all courses are chargedat the same rate, your student contributionamount or tuition fees will vary.As charges will be levied according to astudent’s exact enrolments, it is not possible topublish a fi xed annual fee in the small number ofprograms where all courses are compulsory.Fee calculatorTo help you work out your fees for a semester,UQ has developed an online Fee Calculator,available at www.uq.edu.au/study/The Fee Calculator shows individual coursefees and allows you to add them to a list andcalculate your overall enrolment fee. Priorto enrolment, Academic Advisors help youdevelop a study plan. Students can also obtaininformation from the UQ website atwww.uq.edu.au/studyFee informationwww.uq.edu.au/studyFinancial assistanceCentrelink student servicesThe Federal Government Centrelink providesthree income-support payments for Australiantertiary students: Youth Allowance, Austudy,and Abstudy. Claims for these payments canbe made at any Centrelink Customer Servicecentre.Other schemes include an interest-freeadvance loan, where students are paid part oftheir allowance as a lump-sum advance; thepensioner Education Supplement, a payment tocertain categories of pensioners commencingstudy; or the Health Care Card, which enablesCommonwealth health concessions such as lowcost pharmaceuticals under the Pharmaceuticalbenefi ts Scheme.Centrelinkwww.centrelink.gov.auYouth and Student ServicePhone 13 2490AbstudyPhone 13 2317HECS-HELPDomestic students who are in aCommonwealth-supported places are eligibleto receive HECS-HELP. HECS-HELP allowsAustralian citizens or holders of an Australianpermanent resident humanitarian visa to deferall or part of their student contribution amountsfor repayment when they meet specifi c incomethresholds.FEE-HELPFEE-HELP is a loan scheme available toAustralian citizens or holders of an Australianpermanent resident humanitarian visa to meeta student’s tuition fee liability for courses thatare not Commonwealth-supported. FEE-HELPcan cover all or part of a student’s tuitionfees, up to a lifetime limit set by the FederalGovernment.HECS-HELP / FEE-HELP informationwww.goingtouni.gov.auScholarshipsThe University of Queensland is committedto providing fi nancial support to studentswanting to study. Along with UQ, the Schoolof Nursing and Midwifery offers a rangeof Scholarships to Nursing and Midwiferyundergraduate, postgraduate and researchhigher degree students. Additional informationon Scholarships offered by the School ofNursing and Midwifery and UQ can be locatedat the following links www.nursing-midwifery.uq.edu.au/scholarshipsNursiNg aNd Midwifery 201133

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internationalInformation forInternational StudentsAlmost 7000 internationalstudents from more than120 countries currently callUQ home.You are an internationalstudent if you are:> A Temporary Resident(visa status) of Australia> A Permanent Resident(visa status) of NewZealand> A Resident or Citizenof any other countryPrerequisitesEntry requirementsCurrent minimum entry requirements for theSchool of Nursing and Midwifery undergraduateprograms are passes at Year 12 level, orequivalent, in Senior English and one in BiologicalScience, Chemistry or Physics*.English Language Proficiency: To meet theEnglish language proficiency requirements forprogram offered by the UQ School of Nursingand Midwifery, international applicants mustdemonstrate one of the following requirements:> Demonstrate a score equivalent to foursemesters with a minimum grade of SoundAchievement in Queensland Authority English.Further information regarding English –Queensland Year 12 equivalents table can belocated at www.uq.edu.au/study/> Achieve a score of at least 7.0 overall with7 in each section (reading, writing, speakingand listening) of the IELTS Academic test (orequivalent).* Prerequisites are expressed in terms ofAustralian Year 12 studies.Registration RequirementsThe Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australiaand the Australian Health Practitioner RegulationAgency (AHPRA) from 1 July 2010, requirenurses and midwives applying for registration inAustralia (i.e. applicants who have not completedtheir secondary education as well as a nursingor midwifery program taught and assessed inEnglish) to demonstrate they have the necessaryEnglish language skills required for registration i.e.English language proficiency equal to an IELTSoverall 7; writing 7; speaking 7, listening 7 andreading 7.ExpensesSufficient funds are required to cover thefollowing:> Tuition fees(for full degree or study abroad fees)> Return airfares> Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Program feesApproximate tuition fees for internationalundergraduate nursing and midwifery programsare AUD$22,950 per year.In addition to tuition fees and airfares,approximately AUD$18,000 - $20,000 per year isrequired to live comfortably in Brisbane.Fee-paying students pay tuition fees basedon the courses they undertake, regardless of theprogram in which they enrol.Fee information can be located atwww.uq.edu.au/international/feesFee calculator can be located atwww.edu.au/study/How do I apply?You should apply directly to UQ bydownloading and completing the hardcopy International student application forundergraduate studies form (PDF).You will need to provide the followinginformation:> Documents to satisfy any programprerequisites as outlined in courses andprograms.> Certified copies of all transcripts of results,award certificates, grading systems, andtranslations (if required). See section 4 ofthe hard copy application form.> If you are from a non-English speakingcountry, proof of English languageproficiency. See also section 3 of the hardcopy application form> Detailed documents for credit assessment.See section 4 of the hard copy applicationform.> Application fee of AUD$100. See top ofpage 1 of the hard copy application form.International students should refer to the UQUndergraduate Prospectus for InternationalStudents 2010, which is available atwww.uq.edu.au/internationalAdditional contact informationInternational Recruitment ManagerEmail (online enquiry form)www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiryPhone: +61 3 8676 7004 (outside Australia)1800 671 980 (within Australia)Services for international studentsA range of services and programs are providedto help International students settle quicklyinto life as a UQ student. These includeairport pickup, assistance in finding temporaryaccommodation, orientation and academicpreparation sessions.More information can be located atwww.uq.edu.au/international/supportResidential collegesThere are 10 residential colleges based on thegrounds of the St Lucia campus within easywalking distance of all teaching and researchfacilities, but they are not owned or managedby the University.The colleges typically provide students withindividual study bedrooms containing a singlebed, desk, chair and storage space for clothingand other belongings. Some college rooms haveattached bathrooms (ensuites), but the moreusual arrangement is to share the bathroom withother students. Colleges provide educationalamenities such as group study rooms, computerlabs, printers and photocopiers and tutorials thatare in addition to the standard university classes;and recreational facilities such as commonrooms, landscaped gardens, gymnasiums,practice courts and music rooms.More information can be located athttp://www.accommodation.uq.edu.auNursing and Midwifery 201135

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admissionsadmissionsreQUiremenTsTo gain admission toundergraduate programsAustralian students must:> Satisfy prerequisites and> Have a suffi cient entryscoreAlternative entry pathways are available forstudents who do not have a suffi cient OP/ rankor are missing prerequisites. See alternativeentry or Improving and entry score (upgrading)below.See Terminology on page 2 for defi nitions ordomestic and international applicants.PrerequisitesSubject prerequisites are the Queensland Year12 or equivalent subjects required for individualprograms. Students may also gain admissionto programs with subject equivalents frominterstate or overseas schooling, externalsenior studies, or tertiary studies.Entry scoresEntry scores include Overall Positions (OP)and ranks. Eligible applicants are selected foradmission to a program in order of merit basedon their scores. Those with the highest entryscore are selected fi rst, and so on until theprogram quota is fi lled.The minimum OP or rank required forquota places varies from year to year and isdetermined once quota applications have beenprocessed and places allocated.All other applicants are allocated a rank:> Interstate Year 12 students are allocated aNationally Agreed Common Index> Interstate Transfer Index (ITI), which is usedto calculate a rank> Australian students who complete theInternational Baccalaureate (IB) areallocated a Nationally Agreed CommonIndex (ITI), which is used to calculate a rank> non-school leavers (including previousQueensland Year 12 students who qualifyfor an OP) and Op-ineligible Year 12 schoolleavers are allocated a rank when theyapply for tertiary education through QTACbased on previous secondary, tertiary,bridging and preparatory studies and / orwork experience.English language requirementsIf you are a permanent resident of Australiawho studied in a language other than English,you must provide evidence of Englishprofi ciency. This may be achieved througha pass in Queensland Year 12 English (orinterstate equivalent) or by other means, asoutlined in the Entry options booklet availablefrom UQ admissions.Alternative entryIf you did not complete Year 12, did not havea high enough entry score for your preferredprogram, or are a mature-aged applicant,there are alternative entry pathways to UQ.Contact UQ Admissions for advice on thesealternatives.Improving an entry scoreYou can upgrade by accepting an offerin a lower preference program to try toimprove your entry score or meet programprerequisites. You can then be allocated a newentry rank that, depending on factors such asacademic performance in the lower preferenceprogram, should be higher than the previousrank.UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme gives high schoolstudents bonus points towards their entryscore for completing certain approved subjects.Contact UQ Admissions for more information.Programs for High School studentsThe University of Queensland’s EnhancedStudies program (ESP) provides high achievingsecondary students with an opportunity toextend their studies in an area of interest andto ‘test drive’ university life. Students acceptedinto the program can study one UQ course(subject) during Semester One of year 12.ESP students who successfully complete theprogram will be eligible to receive one bonusrank through UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme. Inaddition, the majority of ESP students wholater enrol in a relevant UQ degree also receivecredit for their completed course. ESP studyalso counts towards students’ QueenslandCertifi cate of Education (QCE)For more information visit www.uq.edu.au/guidance/espHow to applyApplications for admission toundergraduate programs at UQ are madethrough QTAC.You are advised to read the QTAC Guide.It provides essential information on theapplication process and the entry requirementsfor all programs offered through QTAC. Freecopies are given to all current Queensland Year12 students and some interstate schools. Youcan also purchase a copy from newsagents orthrough QTAC.On-time applications close on the lastbusiness day in September each year forprograms commencing in Semester 1.Current year 12 students> lodge an application online through QTAC’sTwelve to Tertiary (TTT) Web applicationservice at www.qtac.edu.auInternational students studying Year 12 inAustralia> visit www.uq.edu.au/international/ausyear12 for more information onapplication procedures and entryrequirementsEnrolmentOnce you have been offered a place in a UQprogram, you may formally accept the offer bylodging a response with QTAC. You can thenenrol at UQ by using the UQ link from QTAC’sCurrent Applicant online service. The UQenrolment website (www.uq.edu.au/enrolment)provides information about the enrolmentprocess.All other applicantsFor all graduate entry, postgraduate andresearch higher degree programs see the entryrequirements for each respective program inthe book.NursiNg aNd Midwifery 201137

Contact details & Further InformationSchool of Nursing and MidwiferyFaculty of Health SciencesIpswich CampusSchool of Nursing and MidwiferyLevel 3, Building 12The University of QueenslandIpswich Qld 4305AustraliaPhone: +61 7 3381 1165Fax: +61 7 3381 1166Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.auWeb: www.nursing-midwifery.uq.edu.auHerston CampusLevel 2, Edith Cavell BuildingRBWH Herston Qld 4029 AustraliaPhone: +61 7 3346 4731Fax: +61 7 3346 4851UQ AdmissionsJD Story BuildingThe University of QueenslandBrisbane Qld 4072AUSTRALIAPhone +61 7 3365 2203Fax +61 7 3365 2061Email admissionsenquiries@admin.uq.edu.auInternet www.uq.edu.au/studyKey datesInternational Admissions SectionJD Story BuildingThe University of QueenslandBrisbane Qld 4072AUSTRALIAPhone +61 7 3365 7941Fax +61 7 3365 1794Email study@uq.edu.auInternet www.uq.edu.au/studyQTACPO Box 1331Level 2, 33 Park Road MiltonBrisbane Qld 4064AUSTRALIAPhone +61 7 3858 1222Fax +61 7 3367 1164Email qtac@qtac.edu.auInternet www.qtac.edu.auUndergraduate Scholarshipsand Prizes OfficePhone +61 7 3365 7113Fax +61 7 3365 7559Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.auInternet www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/undergraduateFees and CommonwealthScholarshipsFor regularly updated information visitwww.uq.edu.au/studyDisability UnitStudent ServicesRelaxation BlockThe University of QueenslandBrisbane Qld 4072AUSTRALIAPhone +61 7 3365 1704Fax +61 7 3365 1702Email ss@uq.edu.auInternet www.uq.edu.au/student-servicesAny student with a disability who mayrequire alternative academic arrangementsis encouraged to seek advice at thecommencement of the semester from aDisability Advisor at Student Services.UQ PublicationsFind out more about UQ programs, campuses,student services, admissions procedures andfees through these publications– Undergraduate Prospectusfor Australian Students– Undergraduate Prospectusfor International Students– Postgraduate Prospectusfor Australian Students, and– Postgraduate Prospectusfor International Students.Publications are available from UQ Admissions.Campus toursTours of UQ’s campuses are held throughoutthe year. To find out more about campus toursvisit www.uq.edu.au/experience or contact ourStudent Recruitment Team.Phone +61 7 3365 9649Email student.recruitment@uq.edu.auTertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)RNA ShowgroundsSaturday and Sunday, July 16 – 17, 2011UQ Open DayUQ St Lucia campusSunday, August 7, 2011UQ Ipswich Open DayUQ Ipswich campusWednesday, August 24, 2011UQ Gatton Open DayUQ Gatton campusSunday, August 21, 2011In the event of any conflict arising from informationcontained in this publication, the material approvedby The University of Queensland Senate shall prevail.CRICOS Provider Number 00025B30639 SOMN CS 2.5K