HMBS Global Experiences Academic Considerations
Studying abroad can be a valuable part of your academic journey—but for students in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS), the process requires careful planning. Due to strict program structures and accreditation requirements, not all courses are eligible for overseas credit, and prerequisite knowledge must often be matched precisely.
This page provides program-specific guidance to help you navigate the overseas study process, including important academic considerations, excluded courses, Expression of Interest (EOI) procedures, and recommended partner universities. Please review the relevant section for your program to ensure you meet UQ’s academic requirements while making the most of your global experience.
If you hold a provisional entry place into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, it's important to plan your studies carefully to ensure you complete your first degree within the minimum time. Students with a provisional entry place should avoid going on exchange in their final semester, as there may be delays in receiving credit that could affect your eligibility to commence the MD program as scheduled.
Depending on your degree, you may have a limited number of off-list electives available. It’s important to plan your studies carefully to make the most of your options. Because programs are highly structured, it’s generally easier to gain approval for elective courses rather than core courses. Going on exchange in the last semester of study is not recommended for HMBS programs.
Contact the Global Experiences team between 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday on gex@uq.edu.au