Study STEM over summer
Applications open in August, 2024START QUT (STEM Intensive) delivers a first-year QUT STEM unit in a two-week intensive study program during the summer holidays in January 2025. This unique program is designed for current Year 11 students entering Year 12 in 2025.
To promote diversity in STEM, specific units in the intensive block have particular gender or attribute requirements as an affirmative action to enhance participation in those fields. If you are not eligible for a specific unit during the Summer 2 study period, you may have the opportunity to study it in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
You can participate in one of our study units to see the differences between high school and university while gaining insight into STEM studies in a safe and supportive environment.
There are no tuition fees for successful applications.
Indigenous Australian participant support
We are committed to facilitating and supporting educational endeavours and STEM aspirations of First Nation Australians. As such, the QUT Oodgeroo Unit can support any First Nation Australian student participating in the START QUT (STEM Intensive) program.
Support includes hosting the First Nation Australian students from outside of Brisbane in our accommodation and providing breakfast, lunches and dinners for the duration of the program. Students will also participate in social activities outside class hours with other START QUT participants, Oodgeroo Unit student ambassadors and staff.
Units available
What's involved
High-achieving Year 11 students entering Year 12 in 2025 can undertake a first-year STEM unit over the summer holidays. This is an intensive program delivered over two weeks with different units including lectures, discussion, exercises, lab experiments and assessment. Learnings start with a face-to-face orientation session prior to the program commencing where you will be introduced to your unit and connect with your peers. Pre-class readings and activities before and during the intensive block may also be required for your unit.
The intensive unit will be led by our academics and assisted by current undergraduate students. Depending on your chosen QUT degree, you may be able to receive advanced standing (credit) for successful completion of your unit, putting you ahead of your peers and setting you up for future success.
Applications open | 1 August 2024 |
Applications close | 31 October 2024 |
Orientation | 29 November 2024 |
Program dates | 6-17 January 2025 |
Delivery | On campus at QUT Gardens Point |
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