Pre-med and health: study abroad and exchange
Broaden your health knowledge by choosing from our suite of pre-med, pharmacy or sport and exercise science courses.
Some courses require UQ approval to ensure you meet the necessary prerequisites. If you apply for these courses, we will seek approval on your behalf and advise you of the outcome.
Pre-med
If you're a pre-med student, UQ has a range of courses that you could use to fulfil your pre-med requirements.
Biology with lab
- Genes, Cells & Evolution (BIOL1020)
- Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience (NEUR3001)
- Human Molecular Genetics in Health & Disease (BIOC3003)
Courses requiring UQ approval
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BIOC2000)
- Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology (BIOM2011)
- Molecular Cell Biology I (BIOL2200)
- Molecular & Cellular Physiology (BIOM3014)
Chemistry with lab
Courses requiring UQ approval
Physics with lab
Mathematics and statistics
- Analysis of Scientific Data (STAT1201)
- Calculus & Linear Algebra I (MATH1051)
- Calculus & Linear Algebra II (MATH2001)
- Mathematical Foundations I (MATH1040)
- Mathematical Foundations II (MATH1050)
- Mathematical Probability (STAT2003)
- Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations (MATH1052)
English and writing
- Literary Classics: Texts & Traditions (ENGL1800)
- Thinking about Literature: Criticism and Theory (ENGL2405)
- Writing Creatively (WRIT1200)
- Writing: Grammar, Style & Syntax (WRIT2250)
Behavioural sciences
- Developmental Psychology (PSYC2030)
- Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology (PSYC1030)
- Introduction to Social Research (SOCY2019)
- Introduction to Sociology (SOCY1050)
Other related courses
Courses requiring UQ approval
Biology with lab
Courses requiring UQ approval
- Biochemistry of Metabolism in Health and Disease (BIOC3006)
- Cells to Organisms (BIOL1040)
- Evolution (BIOL2201)
- Stem Cells, Development & Developmental Disorders (DEVB2000)
- Systems Physiology (BIOM2012)
Chemistry with lab
Physics with lab
Mathematics and statistics
- Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data (STAT1301)
- Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations (MATH1072)
- Analysis of Scientific Data (STAT1201)
- Calculus & Linear Algebra I (MATH1051)
- Calculus & Linear Algebra II (MATH2001)
- Mathematical Foundations I (MATH1040)
- Mathematical Foundations II (MATH1050)
- Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations (MATH1052)
- Statistical Modelling & Analysis (STAT2004)
English and writing
- Contemporary Literature: Reading & Writing (ENGL1500)
- Fundamentals of Academic Writing (WRIT1005)
- World Literature (ENGL2080)
- Writing and Editing for the Professions (WRIT2000)
Behavioural sciences
- Developmental Psychology (PSYC2030)
- Introduction to Health, Illness & Society (SOCY1030)
- Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology (PSYC1030)
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise (PSYC2000)
Other related courses
- Introduction to Clinical Telehealth (HLTH2001)
- Introduction to Health Promotion Principles & Strategies (HPRM1100)
- Understanding Digital Health (HLTH2000)
Courses requiring UQ approval
Get involved and learn about health and medicine outside of your classes by attending the School of Biomedical Sciences Research Seminar Series, exploring the Marks Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History, visiting the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre or joining a club or society:
Pharmacy
Find out more about pharmacy as a career and be better prepared for your future studies by learning from award-winning teachers at Australia's first dedicated pharmacy education and research precinct.
Get involved and learn about pharmacy outside of your classes by attending the Research Seminar Series or joining the Queensland Pharmacy Students’ Association.
Sport and exercise science
Through these courses, you'll learn about the intricacies of human movement and have the opportunity to study biology, technology, behaviour and best practices that underpin exercise and sport sciences.
- Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment (BIOL1900)
- Health & Fitness Through Diet & Exercise (NUTR1023)
- Playing on the Big State: Histories of the Olympics and Paralympics (HIST3003)
- Socio-cultural Foundations of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity (HMST1910)
- Sport Coaching: Learning, Talent and Performance (SPCG1000)
- Sport & Health in Society & Culture (HMST3190)
- Nutrition & Exercise (NUTR3000)
- From Bradman to Freeman: Mythic Qualities of Australian Sport (HMST1910)
Courses requiring UQ approval
- Biomechanics (BIOL1630)
- History of Sport & Physical Activity in Australian Society (HIST3002)
- Indigenous Studies for Sport, Exercise, Physical Education and Nutrition Professions (HMST3191)
- Promoting Health through Physical Activity, Exercise and Diet (HPRM2000)
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise (PSYC2000)
- Sociology of Sport (SOCY2280)
Courses requiring UQ approval
Get involved and learn about sport and exercise science outside of your classes by volunteering with UQ Sport or joining the Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences Student Society.
If you're interested in research, you can take advantage of opportunities to get involved in projects in areas such as:
- Exercise physiology
- Physical activity, behaviour change and population health
- Dietetics and sport nutrition
- Biomechanics, motor control and sports medicine
- Coaching and sport psychology
- Pedagogy, sociocultural studies and sports history
Ready to apply? Follow the study abroad and exchange admissions guide.
If you're interested in opportunities to study overseas as a UQ student, learn more about global experiences.