Disclaimer

Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Wednesday 28 February 2018

The University of Queensland News Update

Situational Judgement Test for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from 2018 - program update

UQ recognises that attributes such as resilience, critical thinking and communication skills that are essential for veterinarians are not reflected in academic performance alone. In recognition of this, entry into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) will include a Situational Judgement Test (SJT) for admissions this year onwards.

The SJT will be used to assist in the selection of a student cohort best equipped for the rigours of the profession. The test will be held between July and September 2018 with multiple tests dates. Students need to have access to a computer with reliable internet connection, a web-cam and photo identification. The cost to complete the test is approximately $80 and students should allow 90 minutes to complete.

Further details will be available soon.

New in 2018: Bachelor of Computer Science

UQ's new three-year Bachelor of Computer Science offers exciting opportunities for students to specialise in emerging technologies such as cyber security, data science and artificial intelligence.

Students will develop an innovative skillset to take their place at the forefront of the digital technology revolution by combining the study of algorithms and data structures, with practical challenges of implementing them in hardware and software systems.

Coursework explores programming, databases, operating systems, networks and algorithms. Students will exit this program with strong analytical, logical, and development skills necessary to advance computing, its applications and beyond.

Computer Science is available as a dual program with: Arts, Science, Engineering (Honours) and Mathematics. Majors in this program include:
Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Programming Languages
  • Scientific Computing
Discover more here.

Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) - register now

Registrations for Queensland's longest-running Science camp are now open!
Students in Years 10-12 are invited to apply for the FEAST residential camp, being held at the UQ Gatton campus from Sunday 1 July - Thursday 5 July 2018.
Students will experience hands-on workshops, exciting seminars and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Agricultural, Scientific and Technological career options.

For student registration or future information, please visit our website
 

UQL Cyberschool - free Library services for secondary schools


UQL Cyberschool is a free service for secondary schools.
Links to free online resources are available from our website for most senior secondary subjects