Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) Orientation

A new faculty

Medicine, and Health and Behavioural Sciences have been combined into a new faculty, Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS), from 1 January 2025.

Some information remains on this website in the short term while we continue to build the new HMBS site.

Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences website

Welcome to the Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences Faculty

We’re excited to welcome you for Orientation at The University of Queensland.

You’ll meet your fellow students and find out everything you need to know about life at UQ and what to expect from your program (degree).

Use this page to register for your faculty orientation and your program (degree) information sessions within Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.

This includes programs (degrees) from the:

  • School of Biomedical Sciences,
  • School of Dentistry,
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
  • School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences,
  • School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work,
  • School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
  • School of Public Health, and
  • School of Psychology.

Step 1: Register for the faculty orientation session

Get to know the Faculty and connect with students throughout Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.

See welcome session

Step 2: Register for your specific program information session

Browse the different sections to ensure you register for your program sessions.

See program information sessions

Step 3: Join us at the socials and placement information sessions

Meet fellow students and expand your network.

See social and placement sessions

Remember to put your sessions in your calendar. Just click the 'Add to calendar' () icon to stay on top of dates, times, and locations.

Explore the university-wide event program for Semester 1, 2025 orientation on the UQ orientation website.

If you need help identifying which exact sessions you should attend, you can contact the HMBS Student Experience Team. If you have any other questions related to orientation, or around starting at UQ, please visit Starting at UQ or contact Student Central.

HMBS Faculty Orientation

Please register for the Faculty Orientation Welcome session below

Semester 1 2025

We know UQ is big place to navigate so let us help you get off to a great start. We will provide you with an overview including where your school fits into the faculty and UQ overall. It will be a great opportunity to meet some like-minded students from throughout Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, and understand how the faculty can support you in your journey. Both sessions will deliver the same content, choose one that suits your timetable. 

 Friday, 21 February 2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm (please arrive from 9:15am)

 Friday, 21 February 2025 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm (please arrive from 1:15pm)

 UQ Centre (27a), Union Road

Click on your preferred session above for full event details and a registration link.

Program Information Sessions

You also need to register to attend your essential program information sessions. These sessions play a vital role in providing insights into your academic path. Treat them as a fundamental step toward a successful academic journey.

Choose your program (degree) from the list below.

There may be more than one information session that you need to register for.

Undergraduate program orientation sessions

Student nurse with pregnant patient

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery Dual Degree

19 February 2025 9:00am12:30pm
What is it like to be a student of Nursing and Midwifery at UQ? This session will provide an important introduction to your program and courses, including your timetable and placement advice.
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Bachelor of Midwifery

19 February 2025 9:00am12:30pm
What is it like to be a student of Midwifery at UQ? This session will provide an important introduction to your program and courses, including your timetable and placement advice.
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Incoming Social Work Exchange Students Orientation Session

19 February 2025 11:00am1:00pm
Students from the VID Specialized University should attend this program information session.
Four students casually talking

Psychology Honours Orientation

19 February 2025 11:00am2:00pm
This is a compulsory information session for all students in the Honours year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology students.

Bachelor of Social Work Orientation Session

19 February 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
New Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
Three Bachelor of Pharmacy students working in a laboratory

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

20 February 2025 9:00am12:00pm
This is an essential information session for students commencing in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).
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Psychology International Student Orientation

20 February 2025 10:00am12:30pm
This is an essential welcome and information session for all new international students commencing in the Bachelor of Psychology Science (Honours) or studies in Psychology in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and dual programs (e.g., BA/BSc).
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Bachelor of Health Sciences - Orientation Session

20 February 2025 10:00am12:00pm
New Bachelor of Health Sciences students are invited to attend this program welcome session (highly recommended).
Students at UQ

Incoming Nursing Exchange Students Orientation Session

20 February 2025 11:00am1:00pm
Students from the VID Specialized University and Oslo Metro University should attend this program information session.
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Orientation Session

21 February 2025 10:30am1:00pm
New Bachelor of Biomedical Science students are invited to attend this program welcome session (highly recommended).

Postgraduate program orientation sessions

Student nurse with patient

Master of Nurse Practitioner Residential School

17 February 2025 9:00am19 February 2025 5:00pm
A 3-day residential school will be conducted for NURS7241 to assist students in their transition into a new profession in the role of Nurse Practitioner.
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Master of Counselling

19 February 2025 11:00am1:00pm
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Master of Counselling
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Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

19 February 2025 3:00pm5:00pm
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Three students in Duhig Courtyard

Psychology International Student Orientation

20 February 2025 10:00am12:30pm
This is an essential welcome and information session for all new international students commencing in the Bachelor of Psychology Science (Honours) or studies in Psychology in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and dual programs (e.g., BA/BSc).
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Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice and Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

20 February 2025 2:00pm5:00pm
Master and Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice students are invited to attend this essential program welcome session.
Pharmacist with prescription

Master of Clinical Pharmacy and Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

20 February 2025 6:00pm7:00pm
This is an essential information session for all students joining the Master of Clinical Pharmacy and Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy.

Social Events

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HMBS International Student Mixer

21 February 2025 5:00pm6:00pm
Join us for the HMBS International Student Mixer, an event where you can meet fellow international students and expand your network.
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HMBS Mature-age Mixer

21 February 2025 5:00pm6:00pm
Come join us for an evening of networking and socialising with like-minded individuals.
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HMBS International Student Welcome

24 February 2025 3:30pm5:30pm
This event is to welcome international students to Australia! Try some local cuisine and get up close and personal with some native wildlife.

Placement Information Sessions

Our HaBS Placement Ready team are providing a series of five information sessions to help students navigate their compliance requirements and engage with the enterprise software to load and update required documentation.

HMBS - Prepare for your 2025 Placement – 21 February 2025

21 February 2025 10:00am11:00am
Join the HMBS Placement Ready team for an information session designed to help students prepare for and navigate their placements, including understanding your compliance requirements and engaging with the software you'll use.

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