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.
Wednesday 18 February
The St Lucia Science Orientation Day coincides with UQ Market Day, where you can explore UQ Union's 200+ clubs and societies.
Market Day commences at 10am.
Undergraduate students
12:45–4:30pm
Your Science Orientation Day includes:
- a program-specific information session run by current students and academics to help you get started at UQ
- group activities where you will meet others in your program
- a showcase of student support services and opportunities
- free snacks!
Bachelor of Science
(Single, Dual and Advanced Standing)
UQ Centre, Exhibition Hall (lower level)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
UQ Centre, Lecture Theatre (upper level)
Bachelor of Biotechnology
UQ Centre, Lecture Theatre (upper level)
Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)
Parnell Building, room 222
Bachelor of Mathematics
Parnell Building, room 234
Diploma in Science
Parnell Building, room 234
Registrations will open shortly. Please bookmark this page and check back soon.
Postgraduate students
There are 2 different sessions for postgraduate students.
Session 1
8:30am–4pm
For postgraduate students commencing (Masters, Graduate Certificate/Diploma):
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology.
Your day will include:
- welcome from your program directors
- welcome from the Head of School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences (SCMB)
- information about UQ's support services
- SCMB health and safety induction
- program planning session.
Registrations will open shortly. Please bookmark this page and check back soon.
Session 2
12:45–4:30pm
For postgraduate students commencing (Masters, Graduate Certificate/Diploma):
- Environmental Management
- Financial Mathematics
- Food Science and Technology
- Geographic Information Science (GIS)
- Magnetic Resonance Technology
- Occupational Health and Safety Science/Occupational Hygiene
- Quantum Technology
- Science in Mathematics and Physics
- Science in Physics.
Your day will include:
- an information session run by current students and academics to help you get started at UQ
- group activities where you will meet others in your program
- a showcase of student support services and opportunities
- free snacks!
Registrations will open shortly. Please bookmark this page and check back soon.
Additional information
Social story
We've created a 'social story' to provide more details on what to expect on the day: UQ Science Orientation social story (PDF, 14.4 MB)
International students
If you're an international student arriving at Brisbane International Airport between 1 and 22 February 2026, you can register for a free airport welcome and shuttle service.
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 3365 1888
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.