At the Gatton Science Orientation Day you'll hear from academic staff and current students, meet your peers and future friends, and find out how to make a successful start to your studies.
Orientation event program
Thursday 24 July
9am–2:15pm
Plant Industries (Building 8111), Room 201
For students commencing postgraduate studies in:
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Science.
The day will include:
- a welcome morning tea from your School and networking with academic staff from your program
- information session run by current students to help you get started at UQ
- a free lunch (vegan, halal and gluten free options available)
- a showcase of support services.
We've created a 'social story' to provide more details on what to expect on the day:
Download the guide to Science Orientation at UQ Gatton (PDF, 15.4 MB)
International students
Student immunisation requirements
If you're enrolled in a program or course working with animals or in agricultural environments, you need to be up to date with several vaccinations.
Depending on your program or course, you may need to provide evidence of vaccinations or immunity against:
- tetanus
- Q fever.
Depending on the work and environment within which you interact with animals, you may also require vaccination against:
- lyssavirus
- rabies
- influenza (flu).
Contact us
Program planning, academic advice, study options and timetabling
The Science Student Enquiries team is available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, except public holidays.
enquire@science.uq.edu.au+ 61 7 5460 1276
Health & wellbeing, accommodation, diversity, disability & inclusion, learning skills and settling into your studies
UQ Student Central services are free for students, including 10 free counselling sessions per year.