The university had a very good reputation for health science. It was also located in a central place, Brisbane, so is very easy to get to via transport. Additionally, I wanted to live on campus and UQ provided this opportunity.
Course Curriculum
Many of the courses are a lot more challenging than I had first anticipated. However, I believe this is setting me up for the best possible career and making sure I know what I need to before graduating.
Faculty
Although I haven't had too much to do with the faculty, they always reply promptly to emails and are very good at reminding us of assessment deadlines and other document submissions.
Accommodation
Fees
Each course costs around $1000 AUD, however, Aus provides HECS which is a student help fund that allows you to take a loan and pay it off once you're earning enough money. The only other charges are those for textbooks and lab gear. However, I have the additional cost of living on campus.
Examination Structure
Some courses have mid-semester and end of semester exams while others have no exams but weekly/fortnightly quizzes and assessments. The exams themselves usually consist of multiple choice questions and short answers.
