
Queensland Biology Winter School - Year 11
Explore contemporary topics in biology.
Our Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School is a 2-day dive into contemporary topics in biodiversity, animal physiology, venom ecology, marine biology, and biophysics, and how these disciplines are interconnected.
Event sessions
What’s involved
- Live and breathe biology and related disciplines: explore contemporary topics in biology, including biodiversity, animal physiology, venom ecology, marine biology, and biophysics (aligned with the subject matter in the QCE and IB Biology syllabuses) through interactive lectures, practicals, and tutorials.
- Gain scientific skills in literacy, communication, and analysis of biological data (useful skills for QCE Internal Assessment 3: Research Investigation and IB Extended Essay).
- Study with passionate biologists – 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 state and discover how much fun it is to be around people who love biology.
Learning snapshot
- Diversity of marine vertebrates.
- Snake venom ecology and biochemistry.
- Insect structures and co-evolution.
- Microbiology and using compound microscopes proficiently.
Cost
- $132 (GST inclusive), including a limited edition QBWS T-shirt.
- This a non-residential school held at UQ St Lucia from 8am to 5pm 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 studies. If you are in Year 12 studies, please apply for the UQ Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School.
Applications
Applications are open and close on 30 May 2023. Interstate and international applicants are welcome. There are limited places available.
When you complete the online application form, you must answer some questions about your motivation for applying.
Contact
For more information, email Dr Gurion Ang at gurion.ang@uq.edu.au.