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HEALTH HEALTH UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2019 Biomedical science Nursing Podiatry Clinical exercise physiology Nutrition and dietetics Psychology Health information management Nutrition science Public health Human services Optometry Radiation therapy Medical imaging Paramedic science Social work Medical laboratory science Pharmacy Sport and exercise science
EVERY YEAR MANY PEOPLE
MAKE QUT THEIR FIRST
CHOICE FOR STUDY.
Here’s why you might like to make it yours.
BE IN DEMAND GLOBAL OUTLOOK
QUT graduates are in demand. During With QUT’s world-class courses
your time at QUT you’ll gain the and learning facilities, and programs
knowledge, skills and connections to for overseas experience, you will be
thrive in your chosen field. prepared to work in Australia and
internationally.
REAL-WORLD COURSES RESEARCH WITH IMPACT
Prepare for employment in a changing QUT researchers are working on
world with up-to-date courses and some of the biggest challenges and
flexible options to tailor your degree to opportunities facing Australia and the
your interests. global community.
CONVENIENT CAMPUSES LEARN FROM THE BEST
QUT has campuses at Gardens You’ll be taught by award-winning
Point and Kelvin Grove in central teaching staff and have access to
Brisbane. With high-quality academic, industry-standard facilities and
recreational and support facilities, you opportunities for practical,
will find QUT the perfect place to study. real-world learning.
THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
You will study in a culturally diverse
and inclusive environment, with
opportunities to help you discover
your place in the world and make the
most of your time at QUT.
The difference is real. Find out more at www.qut.edu.au/graduate-success
HEALTH CONTENTS 2 Why study health at QUT? 4 Vibrant, inner-city campuses DEGREES 6 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology 8 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science 10 Bachelor of Health Information Management 12 Bachelor of Medical Imaging 14 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy 16 Bachelor of Biomedical Science 18 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science 20 Bachelor of Nursing 22 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics 24 Bachelor of Nutrition Science 26 Bachelor of Vision Science/ Master of Optometry 28 Bachelor of Paramedic Science 30 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) 32 Bachelor of Podiatry 34 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) 36 Bachelor of Public Health 38 Bachelor of Human Services 40 Bachelor of Social Work 42 DOUBLE DEGREES 45 How do I apply? 47 Health at a glance
WHY STUDY
HEALTH AT QUT?
Our health courses include hands-on that reflects Indigenous perspectives, and GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH
clinical and professional placements to by increasing participation of Indigenous Our Vacation Research Experience
give you the confidence and skills to be students and our cohort of Indigenous staff. Scheme gives you the opportunity to
job ready. work on a research project while you’re
LEARN FROM THE BEST an undergraduate student. It’s your
PREPARED FOR YOUR CAREER You’ll learn the latest knowledge in health chance to contribute to a real project,
Clinical skills and hands-on laboratory care because our researchers teach learn more about careers in research, and
sessions start in your first semester into many of our degrees. They are work alongside leading researchers in
for many courses. Our students internationally recognised for research world-class facilities.
completed more than 1.5 million hours that addresses global health challenges
of professional placement during 2017, like cancer, childhood obesity, and CONSIDERING AN HONOURS
treating real patients and engaging with drug and alcohol addiction, and they’re PATHWAY?
industry professionals. It’s your chance passionate about delivering outcomes A number of our health degrees offer
to get to work sooner, make industry that can be taken from the lab into the an honours pathway after the second
connections and create immediate community for the greatest impact on year of study. You will be mentored by
change in the lives of others. health. Couple this with established accomplished researchers and complete
industry partnerships and you can be a research project that contributes to new
Health professionals often work as part of
confident that you are learning relevant, knowledge. The program will develop
a team and you will engage in team care
up-to-date content. your advanced analytical and problem-
practices across many health disciplines.
It’s a great way to learn about the solving knowledge and technical skills,
complexity of patients and understand how RESEARCH WITH REAL-WORLD and will benefit your professional career
knowledge from different areas of health IMPACT or lead to research and further study.
can contribute to better health outcomes. We have more than 1200 health
researchers working on groundbreaking
GO GLOBAL, GET CONNECTED discoveries at major research facilities
Health professionals are in demand across Brisbane.
worldwide. If you want a career making
a difference overseas, QUT can take
you there. In 2017, more than 300 health
students travelled overseas, enjoying the The Prince Charles Hospital
chance to learn more about international Medical Engineering Research Facility
healthcare systems.
QUT has exchange agreements with Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
more than 200 partner institutions in 43
Herston Imaging Research Facility
countries. You can study at top international QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Centre for Palliative Care Research and
universities and gain credit towards Education Centre for Clinical Nursing
your degree, while boosting your career
Kelvin Grove campus
prospects and creating valuable contacts.
Institute of Health and
Biomedical Innovation
A COMMUNITY WHERE REAL
HEALTH MATTERS
BRISBANE
We proudly have a commitment to real Gardens Point campus
change with curriculum and professional
training that recognises local and
international health challenges and
supports the development of ideas that
Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital
improve everybody’s health and wellbeing.
Centre for Children’s Health Research
We are also committed to addressing
challenges in the health of Aboriginal and The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Torres Strait Islander peoples through Translational Research Institute
increased cultural awareness, curriculum
2
NICOLETTE ELLIS
QUT emphasised the importance
of being job ready and focused
on developing clinical skills and
industry knowledge. I particularly
liked that our guest lecturers
were well-known industry leaders,
all with successful careers and
businesses. The QUT academics
still continue to work in industry
and their passion for pharmacy is
contagious. Everyone had great
advice on how to make a career in
pharmacy.
3
VIBRANT, INNER-CITY
CAMPUSES
QUT health courses are delivered at our Q BLOCK CLINICAL SIMULATION CENTRE
inner-city campuses at Gardens Point Across its nine levels, Q Block at The Clinical Simulation Centre at Kelvin
and Kelvin Grove. You’ll have access to Gardens Point features industry-level Grove uses technology and equipment
learning environments that feature leading laboratories and equipment, simulation to simulate real-world experiences.
industry equipment, virtual technology and and virtual technology, and informal Students train in hospital rooms, life-sized
simulation facilities, as well as a vibrant spaces for collaboration and group ambulance simulators, and multi-casualty
student life and community spaces. learning. Students from medical sciences, sites that imitate a building collapse, car
Facilities vary on each campus and medical radiation, pharmacy and other accident or explosion. They use industry
include: scientific disciplines learn together in equipment to treat manikins that offer a
this multimillion-dollar facility that is realistic patient experience with light-
• cafés and food courts
considered to be at the forefront of sensitive pupils, bodily fluid excretion,
• cultural precincts, theatres and
laboratory teaching globally. visible breathing, and tolerance to
exhibition spaces
injections and infusions.
• childcare centres
• HiQ student services QUT HEALTH CLINICS
• Oodgeroo Unit Students have the opportunity to work SPORTS FIELD
with real patients under the supervision Our new soccer and sports field is a
• counselling and QUT medical centres
of professionals at QUT Health Clinics, state-of-the-art complex with a LigaTurf®
• 24-hour computing labs
located at Kelvin Grove, in the areas of Football Field, Spurtan® Athletics Track,
• libraries
exercise and movement, nutrition and seminar room and associated amenities.
• bookshops, general stores and retail dietetics, optometry, podiatry, psychology The surfaces are line-marked for soccer,
outlets and counselling, and social work. This touch football and a four-lane 80m
• licensed bars clinical experience is an opportunity to running track. The facility provides a
• automatic teller machines (ATMs) treat patients across a variety of social venue for student recreational sporting
• travel agency and cultural groups, ages and conditions. activities and Faculty of Health teaching
• fitness centres, swimming pools and and learning.
sporting facilities.
Visit www.qut.edu.au/campuses-and-
facilities
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DARIA MONAKHOVA
I have three practical classes a week,
working in the QUT imaging labs with
industry-standard equipment. I have
also completed a clinical placement
at The Prince Charles Hospital. Over
the next few years, the time spent
on placement increases dramatically,
giving me insight and preparing me for
my future career.
5
BACHELOR OF
CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
2018 OP (including adjustments) 8
Under the supervision of accredited YOUR COURSE
professionals, you will apply your
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 84
knowledge and practise patient care Year 1
QTAC code 425422 skills to deliver services in:
Campus Kelvin Grove • exercise-based rehabilitation and • Foundational practice in exercise science
Duration 4 years full time advice for clients with an acute injury or • Principles of coaching and instructional
after surgery practice
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA),
Maths B (4 SA) and at least one of: • Sport and exercise across the lifespan
• exercise programs for those at risk
Chemistry, Physics, Biology (4 SA) • Anatomy
of, or those with, existing chronic • Food and nutrition
OP Guarantee Yes conditions and medical conditions • Exercise psychology
Entry February • personal exercise programs and fitness • Physiology
assessments for the local community. • Physical activity and health
Clinical exercise physiologists have
expert knowledge about how exercise
HONOURS PATHWAY Year 2
can improve health and fitness or reduce
the onset of chronic disease and its This course offers an honours pathway
at the end of the second year. You will • Exercise physiology
symptoms. They develop rehabilitation • Functional anatomy
programs for patients with chronic complete an honours research project
• Evidence-based practice in exercise
conditions such as diabetes, arthritis that extends your knowledge of the
science
and cardiovascular disease, and also professional field, offering a competitive • Skill acquisition
provide injury prevention and exercise advantage in your career. For more • Motor control
programming advice. information see page 2. • Biomechanics
• Exercise conditioning
Resistance training
WHY CHOOSE CLINICAL CAREER OUTCOMES •
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AT QUT? Graduates often work in hospitals and
clinics in prevention and rehabilitation of
Year 3
You will be taught by experts who have
patients with injuries and chronic disease.
industry experience that spans hospitals, • Exercise and sports nutrition
They may also work in private practice
private practice and research. • Sports injury prevention and
and as specialists in clinical diagnostics, rehabilitation
exercise programming and health • Oncology and mental health disorders
promotion. • Disease processes
PROFESSIONAL • Cardiorespiratory, metabolic and renal
PLACEMENT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
disorders
• Musculoskeletal, neurological and
Graduate industry-ready with 500 QUT is currently seeking accreditation occupational disorders
hours of professional placement of this course with Exercise and Sports • Clinical skills for exercise physiologists
during this course, at QUT Health Science Australia to give graduates • Clinical exercise physiology practicum A
Clinics and external locations professional recognition as an accredited
including hospitals, local government exercise physiologist. Year 4
and private health providers.
Clinical exercise for musculoskeletal and
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
•
neurological disorders
There are extra costs and requirements • Clinical exercise for cardiorespiratory,
You will develop high-level clinical for this course including a blue card and renal and metabolic disorders
knowledge and skills to effectively assess, vaccinations. See the course details at • Clinical exercise physiology practicum B
prescribe and deliver exercise programs www.qut.edu.au/study • Clinical exercise physiology professional
to help clients. Develop confidence with practice
equipment and techniques used across • Clinical exercise physiology practicum C
the industry in our biomechanics, motor • Clinical exercise physiology business
practice
control, strength conditioning and clinical
skills laboratories and consultation rooms
on campus.
6 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/study
EBONY BL ACKSTONE
I am heavily involved in sport
and during high school I really
enjoyed both biology and physical
education. When considering
courses I found that exercise
physiology best suited my
ambitions.
The Elite Athlete Program allowed
me to continue training at a high
level while studying. I complete
three subjects per semester and
I have found this to be extremely
helpful in managing my uni work
with training commitments.
7
BACHELOR OF
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
2018 OP (including adjustments) 13
Placement experiences may include: COURSE REQUIREMENTS
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 71
• performance analysis of elite athletes There are extra costs and requirements
and sportspeople for this course including a blue card and
QTAC code 425302
• strength and conditioning training vaccinations. See the course details at
Campus Kelvin Grove
• school coaching and talent www.qut.edu.au/study
Duration 3 years full time
development
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA), • corporate health. YOUR COURSE
Maths B (4 SA) and at least one of:
Chemistry, Physics, Biology (4 SA) You will develop confidence using
OP Guarantee Yes industry equipment and technology Year 1
Entry February with facilities on campus that include
• Anatomy
laboratories for biomechanics, motor
• Foundational practice in exercise science
Sport and exercise science professionals control, injury prevention and resistance
• Sport and exercise across the lifespan
apply their knowledge about exercise training. • Principles of coaching and instructional
and its effect on the body to a variety practice
of careers such as improving strength CAREER OUTCOMES • Food and nutrition
and fitness or performance analysis Graduates are prepared for a career in
• Physical activity and health
with sporting agencies and athletes, • Exercise psychology
fitness, strength and conditioning training,
promoting health and wellness, health • Physiology
performance analysis, corporate health,
testing and education programs, or sport or exercise and sport science research.
and recreation services in the tourism and Year 2
You may be employed with sporting
hospitality sector. teams, community health providers,
• Exercise physiology
corporate organisations, education
• Functional anatomy
WHY CHOOSE SPORT AND providers, gymnasiums and sports • Evidence-based practice in exercise
EXERCISE SCIENCE AT QUT? centres, or in the tourism industry. science
This course is one of the first university A research career can lead to • Skill acquisition
programs in Australia to offer you a clear developments in sport and exercise • Motor control
pathway to a career as an accredited science that result in healthier • Biomechanics
exercise scientist or accredited sports communities, and fitter and stronger • Exercise conditioning
athletes. • Resistance training
scientist. You will learn to apply complex
knowledge to the design, delivery
Year 3
and evaluation of exercise programs, PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
interventions and assessments that meet QUT is currently seeking accreditation • Exercise and sports nutrition
the specific needs of your clients. of this new course with Exercise and • Sports injury prevention and
Sports Science Australia (ESSA) to give rehabilitation
graduates professional recognition as an • Sport psychology
REAL EXPERIENCE accredited exercise scientist. Graduates • Sport and exercise science practicum 1
seeking professional recognition as • Performance analysis
Complete 300 hours of professional Strength and conditioning
a sports scientist level 1 will need to •
placement with organisations • Sports physiology
complete a further 150 hours of sport
including sporting associations, employment in order to meet ESSA
• Sport and exercise science practicum 2
fitness centres, school coaching requirements.
programs and academies of sport.
8 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyJED FRASER
I chose exercise science so I can
work with athletes to get them ready
for performance and help them with
recovery and rehabilitation. QUT has
great connections with industry and the
practical elements of the course are
really enjoyable.
As an Indigenous student, I applied
through the Centralised Assessment
Selection Program that is offered by the
Oodgeroo Unit and love the family vibe
and support that it provides.
FRANKIE DEVITT
I completed a placement with the
Brisbane Roar first team and after that
the head coach of the youth squad
asked me to take on the role as their
head of strength and conditioning.
I love studying at QUT because it
allows me to meet incredible people in
incredible facilities.
9BACHELOR OF
HEALTH INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
2018 OP (including adjustments) 12
This course has been designed in COURSE REQUIREMENTS
response to the introduction of national There are extra costs and additional
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 73
health reforms and investments in requirements for this course including
QTAC code 425391 eHealth, including the transition from a blue card and vaccinations. See the
Campus Kelvin Grove paper records to electronic health course details at www.qut.edu.au/study
Duration 3 years full time, 6 years part time ❏ records. These national reforms rely on
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA) the collection, reporting, analysis and
management of data to provide evidence
ADVANCED STANDING
OP Guarantee Yes Applicants who have successfully
that supports decisions related to health
Entry February completed a degree in a health science
care and health service delivery.
or IT-related field may be eligible for up to
Health information managers collect, one year of advanced standing (credit for
maintain and manage data that can CAREER OUTCOMES prior learning).
improve health services for patients and Graduates are employed, both here and
communities. They may ensure doctors overseas, in hospitals and other health
facilities, government health departments,
YOUR COURSE
have access to comprehensive patient
information; provide epidemiologists health computing/software development
and researchers with data related to firms, health insurance companies, health Year 1
health investigations and enquiries; research centres, the pharmaceutical
• Impact of IT
support managers with reports about industry, statistical agencies, international
• Medical terminology, anatomy and
demand and access of health services; aid agencies and non-government
physiology
and prepare information for government organisations. • Foundations of health information
agencies about the health status of You may work in a specialist position as management
communities. a clinical data manager, clinical coder/
• Australian health care systems
• Corporate systems
coding auditor/coding educator, clinical
• Introduction to clinical classification
WHY CHOOSE HEALTH governance and risk management
• Communication for health professionals
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT officer, clinical documentation specialist, • Introduction to health informatics
AT QUT? electronic health record application
QUT offers the only health information analyst, or health privacy officer.
Year 2
management course in Queensland and Health information managers are well
you’ll graduate with a combination of suited to leadership roles because they • Management
knowledge across business, information understand clinical practices, finance • Business analysis
technology and health. Employment functions, information technology • Advanced clinical classification
opportunities are excellent. applications and staff management. • Introduction to epidemiology
• Resourcing and managing health
budgets
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION • Quality management in health
REAL EXPERIENCE This course is accredited by the Health • Database management
Information Management Association of Statistical methods in health
You’ll visit professionals working •
in hospitals, government agencies Australia. Graduates are eligible for full
membership. Year 3
and not-for-profit organisations,
providing opportunities to network • eHealth concepts
and an insight into the diversity of • Health information management
roles. Industry placements in second • Casemix and activity-based funding
and third year prepare you for your • Contract/project management
transition to the workplace. • Transition to professional health
information management practice
• Integrated health information
management practice
• Practical clinical classification
❏ Evening only classes are not available.
10 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyDANICA JONG
I love that I’m able to improve the
delivery of healthcare services from
behind the scenes. The QUT staff had
really strong industry connections
that helped me secure my first job as
a student health information manager
and then my full-time employment at
Ipswich Hospital.
11BACHELOR OF
MEDICAL IMAGING
2018 OP (including adjustments) 1 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 99 REAL EXPERIENCE There are extra costs and requirements
for this course including a blue card and
QTAC code 418182 You will start supervised clinical
vaccinations. See the course details at
Campus Gardens Point experience during first year, with
www.qut.edu.au/study
Duration 4 years full time significant time in the third and fourth
years. Placements are offered across
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA), YOUR COURSE
Maths B (4 SA) and Physics (4 SA) public and private hospitals, and a
OP Guarantee No range of imaging facilities throughout
Year 1
Entry February Queensland and some interstate sites.
• Human anatomy and physiology
Radiographers (also known as medical • Foundations of clinical practice
imaging technologists) use techniques Placements in hospitals include shifts • Introduction to medical radiations
such as X-ray, computed tomography in areas such as theatre, emergency • Radiation physics
(CT) and magnetic resonance imaging and intensive care. These varying • Regional and sectional anatomy for
environments allow you to experience medical imaging
(MRI), to produce high-quality images
patients with different cases and many • General radiography 1
which are then used by medical
• Radiographic practice
specialists to diagnose, manage and treat cultural backgrounds.
• Radiation safety and biology
an injury or disease.
HONOURS PATHWAY Year 2
WHY CHOOSE MEDICAL IMAGING A Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
AT QUT? is planned for introduction in 2019, subject • Systematic imaging pathology
This course is designed in consultation to final approval. Refer to the online course • Medical imaging methods
with clinical staff from industry, taught by information in August 2018 for more • General radiography 2
registered radiographers with extensive information. Visit www.qut.edu.au/study • Clinical radiography 1
experience, and incorporates hands-on • Specialised imaging techniques
• Computed tomography imaging
experiences from your first year. CAREER OUTCOMES • Statistical methods in health
Our simulation facilities feature virtual Graduates of this course are often • Clinical radiography 2
and hands-on equipment to offer you a employed in a radiology department in
learning experience that is only available a hospital, private radiology practice or Year 3
at QUT. health department. They may also work in
medical equipment sales. • Clinical radiography 3
You will build confidence and gain
• Image interpretation
experience in fundamental skills using
Complementary imaging techniques
specialist equipment on campus including PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION •
• Clinical radiography 4
digital radiography systems, general X-ray, This course is an approved program of • Magnetic resonance imaging
mobile X-ray, mammography and dental. study with the Medical Radiation Practice • Evidence-based clinical practice
Board of Australia. Advanced imaging practice 1
You will also access the anatomy •
laboratory and pathology specimen
museum, and will develop competency in STUDENT REGISTRATION Year 4
computer systems and software used in QUT automatically registers students
the industry. enrolled in this course with the Medical • Transition to professional practice 1
• Clinical radiography 5
Radiation Practice Board of Australia in
• Review of contemporary clinical practice
accordance with the Health Practitioner
• Transition to professional practice 2
Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details
• Advanced imaging practice 2
about student registration are available
• Elective
from the Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au
12 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyJULIE LIVET
My clinical placement at The
Prince Charles Hospital gave me
the chance to work on digital
X-ray machines in different areas
throughout the hospital including
emergency, theatre, paediatrics
and intensive care. Everything
you learn in theory makes even
more sense when it is seen and
practised in these conditions.
13BACHELOR OF
RADIATION THERAPY
2018 OP (including adjustments) 3*
Our on-campus facilities incorporate INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 96
technology and equipment to develop ENTRY
your confidence and experience. The This course is not available for entry to
QTAC code 418192 Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy international students.
Campus Gardens Point Training uses 3D technology to immerse
Duration 4 years full time you in a virtual environment that features
YOUR COURSE
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA), life-sized treatment tables, external beam
Maths B (4 SA) and Physics (4 SA) machines and patients.
Year 1
OP Guarantee No
Our computer facilities allow you
Entry February to become competent in the use of • Foundations of clinical practice
computerised treatment planning systems • Introduction to radiation therapy
Radiation therapists plan and deliver • Human anatomy and physiology
used by radiation therapy departments.
highly accurate radiation treatment • Radiation physics
to cancer patients, and also provide • Regional and sectional anatomy for
emotional support and care. Radiation HONOURS PATHWAY radiation therapy
This course offers an honours pathway • Principles of radiation therapy planning
therapists often find that being at the
and treatment
forefront of patient care at this critical time at the end of the second year. You will
• Disease processes
is a rewarding experience. complete an honours research project
• Radiation safety and biology
that extends your knowledge of the
professional field. For more information
WHY CHOOSE RADIATION Year 2
see page 2.
THERAPY AT QUT?
We offer Queensland’s only university • Medical imaging applications in radiation
degree in radiation therapy. The course CAREER OUTCOMES therapy
Graduates of this course may work as • Clinical radiation therapy 1
is taught by registered professionals with
a radiation therapist in the radiotherapy • Radiation therapy treatment 1
extensive experience, and the content
• Radiation therapy planning 1
has been designed in consultation department of a private or public facility.
• Clinical radiation therapy 2
with clinical staff from radiation therapy • Radiation therapy treatment 2
departments. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION • Radiation therapy planning 2
Your studies will cover the interaction of QUT is currently seeking accreditation • Statistical methods in health
radiation on body tissue, radiation therapy of this course with the Medical Radiation
treatment planning using clinical software, Practice Board of Australia. Year 3
and treatment delivery in a virtual
environment. Advanced imaging applications
STUDENT REGISTRATION
•
• Clinical radiation therapy 3
QUT automatically registers students • Radiation therapy treatment 3
enrolled in this course with the Medical • Radiation therapy planning 3
REAL EXPERIENCE Radiation Practice Board of Australia in • Radiation therapy treatment 4
accordance with the Health Practitioner Evidence-based clinical practice
Professional placement will begin
•
Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details • Radiation therapy planning 4
during your first year of study.
about student registration are available • Clinical radiation therapy 4
Placements are offered in private and
from the Australian Health Practitioner
public radiation therapy departments Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au Year 4
in metro and regional areas
throughout Queensland, and in some Transitioning to professional practice 1
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
•
interstate sites. • Holistic cancer management
There are extra costs and requirements • Review of contemporary clinical practice
for this course including a blue card and • Transitioning to professional practice 2
vaccinations. See the course details at • Advanced quality assurance
www.qut.edu.au/study • Elective
* Field positions were used to select some applicants at the OP threshold.
14 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyVOSSCO NGUYEN
Radiation therapy interested me due
to its combination of technical skills,
ever-changing research, and engaging
interactions with patients. I chose QUT
because it seamlessly incorporated
in-class theory with real-world experience.
I enjoyed completing placements
across the country in many different
departments. This hands-on experience
was a definite confidence booster and
improved my knowledge and skills.
K ATE BARTHOLOMEW
I chose a career in radiation therapy
because I have a passion for helping
others and an interest in medical physics.
I love that I can challenge myself
intellectually while caring for people
during a difficult time. I’m now working
at the Townsville Hospital designing
and delivering radiotherapy treatment
to cancer patients. I have continued
using the skills I learnt at QUT in my
clinical work, as well as undertaking and
presenting research in the field.
15BACHELOR OF
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
2018 OP (including adjustments) 10 COURSE FLEXIBILITY
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 78 WORKPLACE Our flexible course design (opposite)
QTAC code 418401 LEARNING means you can shape your course to
suit your interests and career aspirations.
Campus Gardens Point You will have the opportunity to gain
Choose your major area of study from the
Duration 3 years full time, 6 years part time ❏ work experience through a specialised list below.
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA),
work placement in an industry, clinical
Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) and or research-oriented workplace. Major Study Area A
Biology (4 SA)
OP Guarantee Yes Anatomical sciences
Entry February Build practical skills in histology,
CAREER OUTCOMES medical image interpretation and organ
Biomedical scientists study how the body Graduates are employed locally, identification. Examine real examples from
normally works, investigate how disease nationally and overseas and may work QUT’s extensive skeletal collection, film
or injury interferes with normal function, for research institutes, universities, library, pathology museum and human
and develop new treatment strategies. hospitals and biotechnology companies. cadavers.
Skilled in using a variety of cutting-edge There are increasing opportunities in
technologies, biomedical scientists consultancy, science journalism and Cell and molecular biotechnology
have been responsible for major health companies involved in the development Learn about the structure and function
advances including vaccines, antibiotics and marketing of new diagnostic and of cells and how cells are regulated and
and stem cell therapies. treatment products. can be manipulated at the genetic and
molecular level. Study the interactions
This course also provides a solid
between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
WHY CHOOSE BIOMEDICAL grounding for students wishing to pursue
and ribonucleic acid (RNA), and develop
SCIENCE AT QUT? postgraduate study in medicine and other
laboratory capabilities for cell and
You will have a high degree of flexibility health disciplines.
molecular biotechnology careers.
with the option to select a major and
two minor areas of study that align with PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Human biochemistry
your interests, and prepare you for areas Graduates may be eligible for Study the structure, function and
of emerging priority and employment. membership of one or more professional properties of biomolecules and the
You may also complete studies in organisations. Visit the online course molecular machinery that regulates the
complementary areas from across the information at www.qut.edu.au/study everyday workings of healthy cells and
university including engineering, innovation tissues, the molecular basis of diseases,
and entrepreneurship, law and business. and how diagnostic technologies
DOUBLE DEGREES
You will be taught by leading researchers • business and treatment strategies impact on
from the Institute of Health and biochemical processes in the cellular
• law
Biomedical Innovation, the Translational context.
Research Institute and partner research For more information see pages 42–43.
facilities at major Brisbane hospitals. QUT Human physiology
researchers have made groundbreaking COURSE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge about the human body and
discoveries in cancer biology, infectious how its systems work to maintain our
There are extra costs and requirements
diseases, tissue engineering and vaccine health is essential to understanding the
for this course including a blue card and
development. basis of disease, diagnostic technologies
vaccinations. See the course details at
and treatments. Design and undertake
Develop industry-relevant practical skills www.qut.edu.au/study
a laboratory-based research project in
and use cutting-edge technology in
human physiology.
laboratory classes which begin during
first semester of your first year.
Infection and immunity
Develop knowledge and understanding
of infectious disease agents (bacteria,
viruses, yeasts, fungi and parasites) and
how they cause human disease, together
with cutting-edge strategies of diagnosis,
treatment, control and prevention.
❏ Evening only classes are not available.
16 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyYOUR COURSE
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
8 core units 8 major, minor and elective units 8 major and minor units
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Human cell and Principles of Major Major Major Major
molecular biology human physiology
Human systematic Understanding Elective 1 Elective 2 Major Major
anatomy disease concepts
Biomolecules and Principles of Minor 1 Minor 1 Minor 1 Minor 1
life processes infection and
immunity
Biomedical skills 1 Biomedical skills 2 Minor 2 Minor 2 Minor 2 Minor 2
Your course consists of: Study Area B
• major: choose one from Study Area A list • Anatomical sciences
• minors: choose two from Study Area B list, or choose one from • Bioinnovation and entrepreneurship
Study Area B list and one from a wide range of complementary • Cell and molecular biotechnology
areas including engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship, • Clinical physiology
law, health and business
• Human biochemistry
• electives: choose two electives.
• Human physiology
• Infection and immunity
GANESH VEL AN
My father is a medical professional
and I’ve always been interested in
the industry. I chose a double degree
in biomedical science and business
because I can see a gap in the market
for professionals who understand
biotechnology product and know how
to bring the product to market.
17BACHELOR OF
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
2018 OP (including adjustments) 13 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 71 WORK ALONGSIDE There are extra costs and requirements
QTAC code 418201 PROFESSIONALS for this course including a blue card and
vaccinations. See the course details at
Campus Gardens Point You will complete a 12-week
www.qut.edu.au/study
Duration 4 years full time, 8 years part professional placement working
time ❏ alongside practising medical
scientists and clinical researchers
YOUR COURSE
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA),
Maths B (4 SA) and Chemistry (4 SA) in accredited pathology labs and
Year 1
OP Guarantee Yes research facilities.
Entry February
• Biomolecules and life processes
• Mathematics and statistics for medical
Medical laboratory scientists perform Hands-on experiences in the Q Block science
tests on human and veterinary specimens laboratories at Gardens Point begin • Cell and molecular biology
including blood, bodily fluids, stool, urine, during first semester of your first year, • Introduction to medical laboratory
tissue biopsies and more. They identify and are embedded throughout the science
blood diseases, viruses and parasites, course. We are recognised for delivering • Human physiology
immunity disorders, evidence of toxins • Foundations of anatomy and histology
graduates who are confident with
• Human health and disease concepts
and poisons, genetic mutations, plus advanced techniques and are able to
• Genes, genomes, and genetics
much more. The results of these tests are conduct experiments to a professional
used by health professionals to diagnose standard.
conditions and assist with clinical Year 2
decisions including choice of treatment.
CAREER OUTCOMES • Principles and practice of infectious
Medical laboratory scientists work in the diseases
WHY CHOOSE MEDICAL pathology industry, generally in hospitals • Biochemistry
LABORATORY SCIENCE AT QUT? or public and private laboratories. There • Pathology
This degree was the first of its kind in is an increasing demand in growth areas • Principles of immunology
• Quality and analysis in clinical pathology
Queensland and is taught by registered such as fertility services. Graduates of
• Microbial diagnostics
industry professionals with established this course may choose a role where
• Cytogenetic and molecular pathology
careers working in pathology laboratories. they perform tests across all areas,
• Histological techniques
specialise in an area of particular interest,
Our graduates are successful in securing
or complete postgraduate studies for a
positions nationally and overseas. Your Year 3
career in research.
studies will incorporate all areas of
clinical pathology including haematology, • Chemical pathology
transfusion science, cytology and PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION • Advanced microbial diagnostics
immunology, providing you with This course is accredited by the • Principles and practice of clinical
increased career opportunities. haematology
Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• Histopathology
and graduates will have completed
• Diagnostic endocrinology
the academic and work placement
• Diagnostic cytopathology
requirements for admission as a • Applied clinical haematology
full member. Depending on your • Transfusion and transplantation science
employment, you will be eligible to apply
for memberships of various professional
Year 4
organisations. Visit the online course
information at www.qut.edu.au/study • Work integrated learning internship 1
and 2
• Transition to professional practice in
medical laboratory science
• Quality management in health
• Projects in clinical pathology
• Intercultural health in clinical practice
• Elective
❏ Evening only classes are not available.
18 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studySARA OLIVER
I’m employed as a urinalysis
product specialist working in
the UK, Ireland and Norway. It’s
fantastic that my QUT degree was
recognised globally and the range
of subjects prepared me extremely
well for laboratory-based work.
19BACHELOR OF
NURSING
2018 OP (including adjustments) 8
Graduates of this degree are prepared DOUBLE DEGREES
to excel in a profession where the scope • paramedic science
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 84,
graduate entry: 95 of practice is expanding and there are • public health
greater responsibilities for delivery of
QTAC code 425231, graduate entry: 425252 • psychology
more complex interventions.
Campus Kelvin Grove For more information see pages 42–43.
Duration 3 years full time, 6 years part
time ❏, graduate entry: 2 years full time
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
MEAN WE OFFER PLACEMENTS STUDENT REGISTRATION
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA)
AT MORE THAN QUT automatically registers students
OP Guarantee Yes†
80 healthcare
enrolled in this course with the Nursing
Entry February and July and Midwifery Board of Australia in
providers
accordance with the Health Practitioner
QUT nursing graduates are skilled in Regulation National Law Act 2009.
delivering safe and competent practice Details about student registration are
across diverse populations, responding THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA available from the Australian Health
to the challenges of health care with Practitioner Regulation Agency at
agility and resilience, and engaging www.ahpra.gov.au
consumers as informed partners in their CAREER OUTCOMES
health care. Nursing offers employment opportunities
in Australia and overseas, in general COURSE REQUIREMENTS
and specialist areas such as emergency, There are extra costs and requirements
WHY CHOOSE NURSING AT QUT? for this course including a blue card and
paediatrics or mental health, and
QUT’s School of Nursing is one of the vaccinations. See the course details at
in other areas including community
largest and most established centres www.qut.edu.au/study
health, in-home care, school health,
in Australia, with 40 years of industry
pathology laboratories, alcohol and drug
consultation and experience. You
will learn from some of Australia’s
dependence, and the armed services. ENTRY OPTIONS
most respected and influential nurse Many nurses complete further study and If you’re worried you won’t have the OP
academics and researchers. specialise in acute care nursing, cancer or selection rank to get into the course,
nursing, emergency nursing, intensive consider the TAFE QUT dual award,
With purpose-built, on-campus facilities
care nursing, mental health nursing, or Diploma of Nursing/Bachelor of Nursing.
that replicate the hospital environment,
paediatric, child and youth health nursing. On successful completion of the diploma
technology, equipment and scenarios,
you will gain automatic entry to the bachelor
you will develop confidence and skills to
degree at QUT. The dual award is not
graduate job ready. MID-YEAR ENTRY
available to international students. See the
You can commence this course in
course details at www.qut.edu.au/study
February or July, giving you the flexibility
to start studying sooner.
REAL EXPERIENCE ADVANCED STANDING
If you have a Diploma of Nursing (enrolled
Gain valuable experience working PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
nurse) you will be awarded a year of
with real patients during professional This course has professional accreditation
advanced standing and can complete the
placements that begin in the first from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery
degree in two years.
year. You will complete 840 hours Accreditation Council. Graduates are
of placement and may also have eligible to apply for registered nurse
status with the Nursing and Midwifery GRADUATE ENTRY
opportunities to travel overseas.
Board of Australia. Both students and If you already hold a degree in any area
graduates may apply for membership of other than nursing, you can apply for the
the Australian College of Nursing. Bachelor of Nursing (graduate entry), and
complete the course in two years. See the
course details at www.qut.edu.au/study
❏Evening only classes are not available.
†The OP Guarantee does not apply to the graduate-entry course.
20 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyYOUR COURSE
Year 1
• Professional practice and cultural safety
• Anatomy and physiology for health
professionals
• Health assessment
• Leading and learning
• Wellness across the lifespan
• Pathophysiology for health professionals
• Integrated nursing practice 1
Year 2
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples’ wellbeing
• Introduction to clinical therapeutics for
health
• Integrated nursing practice 2
• Inquiry in clinical practice
• Mental health: self and others
• Integrated nursing practice 3
Year 3
• Ethics, law and health care
• Partnerships in health and illness
• Integrated nursing practice 4
• Integrated nursing practice 5
• Leading and learning: building
professional capacity
• Nursing elective
HANNAH BEIGHTON
I chose the double degree in nursing and
psychology as they complement each
other perfectly and both offer a range
of unique careers after graduation. I am
beginning my career as a registered
nurse at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital
in their Child and Youth Mental Health
Inpatient unit, and I will be able to use
both of my degrees in this position.
21BACHELOR OF
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
2018 OP (including adjustments) 2*
You will also complete professional YOUR COURSE
placements in settings including
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 98
community health centres, hospitals, Year 1
QTAC code 425442 correctional facilities and catering
Campus Kelvin Grove institutions. • Human anatomy and physiology
Duration 4 years full time There are opportunities to travel, with the • Food and nutrition
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA), • Communication for health professionals
option to gain professional experience in
Maths B (4 SA) and Chemistry (4 SA) • Chemistry for health sciences
rural and regional Australia, and overseas.
• Human health and disease concepts
OP Guarantee No
• Nutrition and physical activity
Entry February HONOURS PATHWAY • Health, culture and society
A Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics • Statistical methods in health
Dietitians use their advanced knowledge
(Honours) is planned for introduction in
in the science of nutrition to advise on
2019, subject to final approval. Refer to Year 2
appropriate diet, food preparation and
the online course information in August
menu planning to prevent and treat
2018 for more information. Visit • Biochemistry
nutrition-related disease such as diabetes Medical physiology 1
www.qut.edu.au/study •
and cancer. They may work in hospitals • Health education and behaviour change
and community settings delivering • Food science
individual dietary counselling, medical CAREER OUTCOMES • Biochemical pathways and metabolism
nutrition therapy and group dietary therapy. Graduates have a range of career • Nutrition science
pathways. They often provide nutrition • Nutrition across the life cycle
therapy to clients in the management of Medical physiology 2
WHY CHOOSE NUTRITION AND
•
disease and illness in hospitals, private
DIETETICS AT QUT?
practice, community health centres Year 3
QUT has offered an industry accredited
and nursing homes. They may also
program for more than 40 years
consult to the food industry on product • Community and public health nutrition
and is recognised for delivering job- Exercise and sports nutrition
development and marketing, prepare •
ready graduates who are in demand Medical nutrition therapy 1
educational resources for industry, •
and securing competitive graduate Nutrition assessment
schools and community, or develop food •
employment positions. • Foodservice management
and nutrition policies for government and
• Medical nutrition therapy 2
You will be taught by industry leaders non-government organisations.
• Research methods
with experience in areas including
• Dietetic communication, counselling and
sports dietetics and Indigenous health.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION practice
They hold senior positions on industry
This course is accredited by the Dietitians
boards and councils, and many also lead
Association of Australia and graduates Year 4
projects and government initiatives to
are eligible to apply for the Accredited
improve population health and nutrition. Contemporary issues in nutrition and
Practising Dietitian credential. Graduates •
These close links with industry ensure dietetics
can apply for membership of the
your study is relevant and you will be • Dietetic leadership and management
Dietitians Association of Australia, the
prepared to meet the demands of the • Clinical practice in individual dietetic
Public Health Association of Australia, case management
profession in a changing healthcare
Sports Medicine Australia, the Nutrition • Clinical practice in community and public
environment.
Society and other bodies. health nutrition
• Clinical practice in food service
management
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
REAL EXPERIENCE There are extra costs and requirements
• Dietetic business management
Gain hands-on experience providing for this course including a blue card and
nutrition assessments and dietary vaccinations. See the course details at
advice to real clients in QUT Health www.qut.edu.au/study
Clinics. Under the supervision of
accredited dietitians, you will provide
advice for the management of chronic
disease, before and after surgery,
eating disorders, food intolerance and
allergies.
* Field positions were used to select some applicants at the OP threshold.
22 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyREBECCA HO
I completed a placement as a
malnutrition auditor at Holy Spirit
Northside Private Hospital and was
involved with patient screenings.
At first I was shy talking to the patients,
but I soon felt comfortable. This
feeling of confidence was a standout
moment—I was only in my third year but
I was doing the work of a dietitian and
handling it well.
AMANDA COLE
Seeing the effects of nutrition-related
chronic disease while on professional
placement confirmed for me that I
wanted to work in the preventative health
space. Shortly after graduating, I started
in my role as a community nutritionist
in the remote heart of the Kimberley in
Western Australia. I support families,
schools, stores and communities and
build their capacity to promote and
make healthy lifestyle choices.
23BACHELOR OF
NUTRITION SCIENCE
2018 OP (including adjustments) 12
You will be taught by staff with extensive COURSE REQUIREMENTS
industry experience in areas that include There are extra costs and requirements
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 73
sports nutrition, health promotion, for this course including a blue card and
QTAC code 425332 childhood obesity, Indigenous health and vaccinations. See the course details at
Campus Kelvin Grove research. Their experience, combined www.qut.edu.au/study
Duration 3 years full time with case studies offered by guest
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA), lecturers, will give you the knowledge
to meet the needs and expectations of
YOUR COURSE^
Maths B (4 SA) and Chemistry (4 SA)
OP Guarantee Yes your clients. Close links with industry
ensure our curriculum is relevant and our Year 1
Entry February
graduates can meet the demands of the
• Human anatomy and physiology
Nutritionists focus on issues that affect changing healthcare environment.
• Communication for health professionals
the whole population. They are employed • Chemistry for health sciences
in a number of industries to analyse food CAREER OUTCOMES • Food and nutrition
supply, government policy and eating Graduates often work as professionals • Statistical methods in health
behaviours, and to develop new ways in government, educational facilities, the • Nutrition and physical activity
to promote healthy lifestyle choices food industry, health agencies, corporate • Health, culture and society
and prevent diet-related disease within • Human health and disease concepts
environments and community groups.
communities. Nutritionists can provide They are skilled to work in roles that
a number of nutrition services but are include health promotion, Indigenous Year 2
not qualified to provide medical nutrition health, marketing, journalism, plus
therapy to individuals or groups in many more. • Biochemistry
hospitals or other clinical environments. • Medical physiology 1
This course can also lead to further study • Health education and behaviour change
or research in nutrition and related areas • Food science
WHY CHOOSE NUTRITION including dietetics, environmental health • Biochemical pathways and metabolism
SCIENCE AT QUT? and public health. • Medical physiology 2
This course is flexible, allowing you to • Nutrition science
explore career opportunities and develop Nutrition across the life cycle
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
•
a unique skill set by choosing electives in
Graduates are eligible to apply for
complementary areas such as business, Year 3
membership of the Public Health
digital media, exercise and sport, or
Association of Australia and the Nutrition
biosciences. • Community and public health nutrition
Society. • Nutrition assessment
• Electives or minor units x 4
DOUBLE DEGREE • Research methods
Professional practice in nutrition
REAL EXPERIENCE professional communication •
•
You will develop your skills by For more information see pages 42–43.
contributing to a real project or
initiative that is improving health
outcomes and work alongside other
professionals. You may also travel and
engage with communities in rural and
remote Australia, and overseas.
^This course will be offered in 2019 but the course structure is currently under review.
24 For more detail about this course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyYou can also read
