Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

HMBS Orientation

Orientation Week (O-Week) is a program of social and academic activities designed to introduce students to life and study at UQ. 

In addition to your program orientation session, be sure to also register for a faculty orientation session, to ensure you have all the right information and tools you need to succeed at UQ. It will also 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. 

Click on your preferred faculty Orientation session below for full event details and a registration link (both sessions below will deliver the same content);

 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

Three students sitting on campus

HMBS International Student Welcome

24 February 2025 3:30pm–5:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This event is to welcome international students to Australia! Try some local cuisine and get up close and personal with some native wildlife.
Four international students taking a selfie

HMBS International Student Mixer

21 February 2025 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Join us for the HMBS International Student Mixer, an event where you can meet fellow international students and expand your network.
Three students chatting in the Global Change Institute Building

HMBS Mature-age Mixer

21 February 2025 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Come join us for an evening of networking and socialising with like-minded individuals.
Three students sitting in the sun

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) - Orientation (Afternoon Session)

21 February 2025 2:00pm–4:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Highly recommended for all commencing students within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. You only need to attend one session, either in the morning or afternoon, whichever fits your schedule best.
Female Biomedical student in a white lab coat working with an anatomical model

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Orientation Session

21 February 2025 10:30am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Biomedical Science students are invited to attend this program welcome session (highly recommended).
Three students walking in the Great Court on a sunny day

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) - Orientation (Morning Session)

21 February 2025 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Highly recommended for all commencing students within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. You only need to attend one session, either in the morning or afternoon, whichever fits your schedule best.
Pharmacist with prescription

Master of Clinical Pharmacy and Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

20 February 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is an essential information session for all students joining the Master of Clinical Pharmacy and Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy.
A student and teacher in a pharmaceutical lab

Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice and Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

20 February 2025 2:00pm–5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Master and Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice students are invited to attend this essential program welcome session.
Students at UQ

Incoming Nursing Exchange Students Orientation Session

20 February 2025 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Students from the VID Specialized University and Oslo Metro University should attend this program information session.
An older male teaching a male and female student at a desk on their laptops

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Orientation Session

20 February 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Health Sciences students are invited to attend this program welcome session (highly recommended).
Three students in Duhig Courtyard

Psychology International Student Orientation

20 February 2025 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
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).
Three Bachelor of Pharmacy students working in a laboratory

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

20 February 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is an essential information session for students commencing in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).
Social work student caring patient

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

19 February 2025 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Bachelor of Social Work Orientation Session

19 February 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
Three students sitting on a grass area

Master of Counselling

19 February 2025 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Master of Counselling
Image of students talking

Incoming Social Work Exchange Students Orientation Session

19 February 2025 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Students from the VID Specialized University should attend this program information session.
Four students casually talking

Psychology Honours Orientation

19 February 2025 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
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.
Image of a newly born baby's foot

Bachelor of Midwifery

19 February 2025 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
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.
Student nurse with pregnant patient

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery Dual Degree

19 February 2025 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
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.
Two future students walking

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) - First Year

18 February 2025 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for first-year students commencing in the Bachelor of Psychological Science or Psychology majors in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Physiotherapy student with patient

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

18 February 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
Child patient taking part in a hearing test

Master of Audiology

18 February 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Master of Audiology students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
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Postgraduate Studies in Public Health - Orientation Session

18 February 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This program information session is highly recommended for new students starting Postgraduate Studies in Public Health in Semester 1, 2025.
Students talking with supervisor

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

18 February 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
Occupational therapy student and patient

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

18 February 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
Three dentistry students walking

Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) and Doctor of Dental Medicine Orientation (Day 2)

18 February 2025 9:00am–4:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory orientation day for all new students joining the Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) and Doctor of Dental Medicine
Simulation with a student teacher and patient

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

18 February 2025 9:00am–10:00am
 
in HMBS Orientation
The Head of School, Professor Nerina Scarinci, will welcome all commencing students studying Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology.
Students socialising over coffee

Postgraduate Mixer (Psychology)

17 February 2025 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Students commencing a Masters in any Psychology discipline are invited to attend this Postgraduate Mixer
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Organisational Psychology Orientation

17 February 2025 1:00pm–5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for commencing students in the Master of Organisational Psychology program.
Four students casually talking

Business Psychology Orientation

17 February 2025 1:00pm–5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is an essential information session for commencing students in the Master of Business Psychology program.
Three female presenting students walking with laptops and notebooks

Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology Orientation

17 February 2025 1:00pm–5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for commencing students in the Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology programs.
Group of five students posing for a photograph

Postgraduate Psychology Orientation (All Programs)

17 February 2025 11:00am–12:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
A welcome session from the Head of School for all students commencing a Masters in any Psychology discipline.
Students sitting on a grass area

Health, Counselling and Sport & Exercise Psychology Orientation

17 February 2025 10:00am–5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for commencing students in the Health, Counselling and Sport & Exercise Psychology programs.
Dentistry researcher

Doctor of Dental Medicine (Day 1)

17 February 2025 9:30am–6:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for new students joining the Doctor of Dental Medicine
A man and woman enjoy a meal together at a table, sharing a box of food and smiling at each other.

Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies

17 February 2025 9:00am–2:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for commencing students joining the Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Dietetics Studies.
Human movements studies student participating in motor control experiment

Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (inc duals)

17 February 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is an essential information session for students commencing in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (inc duals)
Motion capture testing analysis in biomechanics laboratory

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)

17 February 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Hons).
Sports coaching graduate and student preparing to row

Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)

17 February 2025 9:00am–3:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Hons) degree.
Exercise and Sport Sciences student doing skinfold measure

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences (Honours)

17 February 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences (Hons)
Dietetics student conducting client dietetics consultation

Master of Dietetics Studies orientation

17 February 2025 9:00am–3:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for commencing students joining the Master of Dietetics Studies
Nursing student with patient

Bachelor of Nursing

17 February 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
What is it like to be a student of Nursing at UQ? This session will provide an essential introduction to your program and courses, including your timetable and placement advice.
Student nurse caring for a patient in a hospital bed

Master of Nursing Studies

17 February 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for students commencing in the Master of Nursing Studies
Dentistry students with patient

Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) (Day 1)

17 February 2025 9:00am–3:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for all students joining the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Student nurse with patient

Master of Nurse Practitioner Residential School

17 February 2025 9:00am–19 February 2025 5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
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.
Two pharmacists in black uniforms review a medication box and make notes on a clipboard, standing in front of shelves filled with various pharmacy products.

Pharmacy Intern Training Program

12 February 2025 9:00am–11:00am
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is an essential information session for pharmacy students commencing in the Intern Training Program.
Speech Pathologist with a older female client

Welcome to the Master of Speech Pathology Studies

25 November 2024 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Commencing students joining the Master of Speech Pathology Studies in November 2024 are invited to join this essential program orientation.
UQ Physiotherapy Clinic

Welcome to the Master of Physiotherapy Studies

22 November 2024 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Commencing students joining the Master of Physiotherapy Studies in November 2024 are invited to join this essential program orientation.
Three students talking

Welcome to the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

18 July 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
What is it like to be a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) student? This session will provide an essential introduction to your program and courses including enrolment and field placement advice.
Two students talking

Honours in Psychology Mid-year Check-in

18 July 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This session is the perfect pit stop in your honours journey, designed to help you reflect on your progress, consolidate your strategy and gear up for what lies ahead.
Three UG students sitting on grass area

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HaBS) - Undergraduate Orientation

16 July 2024 10:00am
 
in HMBS Orientation
**The Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences will now hold a single orientation for all new students on Tuesday, 16 July 2024 at 2:00pm (registration starts at 1:30pm).**
Two occupational therapy students with a patient

Welcome to the Master of Occupational Therapy

15 July 2024 9:00am–4:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
As part of your Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Graduates (OCTY7809), you'll also receive an orientation to your school and program.
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HaBS social for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

16 February 2024 4:00pm–5:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This social event is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander first-year students joining the Health and Behavioural Sciences faculty (HaBS).
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HaBS International Student Mixer (Afternoon)

16 February 2024 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Join us for the HaBS International Student Mixer, an event where you can meet fellow international students and expand your network.

Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) Orientation and Doctor of Dental Medicine Orientation (Part 2)

14 February 2024 8:30am–9:00am
 
in HMBS Orientation
Discover insights into oral health and clinical practice through the Australian Dental Association (QLD Branch)
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Psychology Honours Placement Information Session

12 February 2024 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for all students undertaking PSYC4221 in Semester 1, 2024.

A Student’s Guide to Enrolling and Timetabling

21 July 2023 2:45pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This virtual workshop covers the steps to enrolling in courses, understanding the class allocation process and where to go to get course advice. It is available to view anytime.

Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice Orientation Session

21 July 2023 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Pharmaceutical Industry Practice students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
Master of Clinical Pharmacy

Master of Clinical Pharmacy Orientation Session

20 July 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Master of Clinical Pharmacy students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HaBS) Orientation - Online Session

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HaBS) Orientation - Online Session

20 July 2023 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This session is available to students who are enrolled externally or unable to attend the face-to-face Orientation sessions.

Psychology International Student Orientation

20 July 2023 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New international psychology students are invited to attend this compulsory information session.

Master of Business Psychology Orientation Session

19 July 2023 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Master of Business Psychology students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.

Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Orientation Session

18 July 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences students are invited to attend this compulsory program welcome session.

Psychology Honours Mid-Year Check-In Session

17 July 2023 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
Fourth year psychology students are invited to attend this mid-year check in session. Gather advice on thesis writing, time management, maintaining work-life balance, along with practical tips on next steps post-honours.

Placement Information Session

11 July 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in HMBS Orientation
Your program may include some time on placement, or 'work-integrated learning'. Before you can commence your placement, there are some important requirements that you need to meet. This information session will help you navigate the compliance requirements of placement.

HaBS Orientation - S2 2023

5 July 2023 11:45am–12:45pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
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Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Dietetics Studies + Master of Dietetics Studies orientation

7 February 2023 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
New Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Dietetics Studies + Master of Dietetics Studies orientation students are invited to attend this compulsory welcome session.
Dietetics student conducting client dietetics consultation

Master of Dietetics Studies (Day 2)

7 February 2023 10:00am–3:00pm
 
in HMBS Orientation
This is a compulsory information session for commencing students joining the Master of Dietetics Studies