Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11

What's involved

• Live and breathe biology when you explore contemporary topics aligned with the QCE and IB Biology syllabuses through interactive lectures, practicals, and tutorials.
• Gain scientific skills in literacy, communication and the analysis of biological data (valuable for the QCE Internal Assessment 3 skills: Research Investigation and IB Extended Essay).
• Study with biologists who are passionate about their subject and eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm – from leading researchers and teaching specialists to current students.
• 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
• exercise physiology
• data visualisation 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 4pm 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 Thursday 1 May 2025.
• 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 Friday 2 May 2025. If you receive an offer, you must accept by Sunday 1 June 2025.

For more information

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