Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11

What's involved

• Live and breathe biology and related disciplines by exploring contemporary topics in biology (aligned with subject matter in the QCE and IB Biology syllabuses) through interactive lectures, practicals and tutorials.
• Gain scientific skills in literacy, communication and interpretation of biological data (useful skills for QCE Internal Assessment 3: Research Investigation and IB Extended Essay).
• Study with biologists who are passionate about their subject – from leading researchers to teaching specialists and current students at the start of their research careers, all eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you.
• Consolidate your learning with quizzes at the end of both days.
• Make friends with students from around the country and discover how much fun it is to be around people who love biology.

Learning snapshot

Subject to change, you'll learn about:

• diversity of vertebrate animals
• comparative physiology
• data interpretation and communication
• biophysics and complexities of structures that facilitate movement
• soil biology and soil invertebrates
• insect structures and co-evolution
• microbiology and using compound microscopes proficiently.

Cost

• $132 (GST inclusive), including a limited edition QBWS t-shirt and stickers.
• This is a non-residential school held at UQ St Lucia from 9:30am to 3:30pm over 2 days.
• The UQ Accommodation website provides options for students and their parents coming from outside the Brisbane region.

Eligibility

• You must be in Year 11. If you are in Year 12, you should apply for the UQ Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School.
• Interstate and international applicants are welcome.

How to apply

• Complete and submit the online application form by Sunday 24 May 2026.
• You'll be asked about your motivation for applying for the winter school on the form.
• There are limited places available.
• We will send out offers on Monday 25 May 2026. If you receive an offer, you must accept by Sunday 14 June 2026.

For more information

Email Dr Gurion Ang at gurion.ang@uq.edu.au