1. Ben Kelly – Post Graduate Recruitment Manager Queensland Brain Institute

2. Master of Neuroscience and entry requirement  Each semester, single compulsory course five contact hours per week and a lab-based practical rotations (2 for honours, 3 for students without)  Entry requirements for the 3 semester option (#24): A 3 year BSc or equivalent degree including BPsySc, BAppSc, BBiomedSc in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.5  Entry requirements for the two-semester option (#16): Prerequisites - A 4-year BSc with honours I or IIA or equivalent degree in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.5  English Proficiency for international students: IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency )  Compulsory courses : Molecular / Cellular Neuroscience; Systems Neuroscience; Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience  Program may be started either in semester 1 or 2

3. PhD in Neuroscience and entry requirements  Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) – approx 4 years  Prerequisites - A 4-year BSc with honours I or IIA or equivalent degree in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.5  English Proficiency for international students: IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).  Choose a faculty member that aligns with your research goals and complete an Expression of Interest form. Provide CV, transcripts and 2 referees (www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/candidature-forms)www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/candidature-forms  If Expression of Interest is successful you will be invited by QBI to apply  Applications accepted all year round

4. Scholarships There are a number of scholarships available:  China Scholarship Council Scholarships  International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)  UQ Centennial Scholarship (UQ Cent)  UQ International Scholarship (UQI)  UQ Advantage Scholarship (UQ Adv)  Graduate School International Travel Award (GSITA)  School or Faculty “top-up” scholarships  Scholarship values vary but can include tuition fee, living allowance and overseas health cover for you and family  QBI will contribute toward costs for national and international conferences.  All PhD students will be provided with a new computer and internet access. www.uq.edu.au/international/scholarships

5. Important Information  COMPLETE Application Form!  Notarised copy of an award certificate  Notarised copy of all transcripts of results  UQ will not accept certified copies of Notarised documents  Proof of English Language Proficiency – official test / score report only

6. For More Information Queensland Brain Institute The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland 4072 Australia For RhD enquiries email: QBIstudents@uq.edu.au Telephone: 61 7 3346 6401QBIstudents@uq.edu.au For Master of Neuroscience enquiries email: mneurosci@uq.edu.au mneurosci@uq.edu.au Telephone: 61 7 3346 6399