Summary

The Marine Biology and Terrestrial Ecology Program is offered through the University of Queensland’s Centre for Marine Studies (CMS). EAP’s program consists of lectures, laboratory studies, and extensive field study at the Heron Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef, the Moreton Bay Research Station, and other locations in coastal Queensland.

Students attend classes with UC students only.

Duration

Fall semester: late August to late November

Extension of participation to other EAP options in Australia is not possible.

Academic Focus

This program has a predetermined curriculum designed for UC students. Students enroll in two required courses: Marine Biology and Human & Terrestrial Ecology

Use the following resources to learn about EAP courses:

• MyEAP Course Catalog to search for courses previously taken by UC students.
  Additional courses may be available at host institutions or program locations and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.

Internships, Research, and Independent Study

Independent research is a core component of this program. Internships are not possible through this program.

Units

You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad and enroll in two intensive courses to meet the required 21 UC quarter units.

Housing

You will be assigned to a homestay with an Australian family. During field activities you will live in a field station.

On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC’s network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. UC faculty and local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of their host country and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.

See the EAP Student's Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).

Host Institutions

The University of Queensland, Brisbane

The University of Queensland was founded in 1910 as the first university in Queensland and the fifth in Australia. More than 38,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, including approximately 6,300 international students from 124 countries. The university is known for high-quality course work; excellent museums and research facilities including an anthropology museum, an antiquities museum, and an art museum with the largest known university collection of Australian art; and marine research stations at the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, Pinjarra Hills, and Moreton Bay.

Visit The University of Queensland website

Academic Calendar

Academic calendars will be updated as they become available. Do not make any travel arrangements until the calendar for your academic year is posted.

• Detailed calendar for 2008-09.

Estimated Cost

The cost of study on EAP can be close to the cost of studying on campus and is typically far less than the cost of non-UC study abroad programs. You can also take your UC financial aid abroad! If you do not currently receive UC financial aid, you may qualify for aid while on EAP. Each year, EAP students receive $1.3 million in study abroad grants and scholarships.

The estimated total cost for options in this program are listed below. Future costs will vary due to currency fluctuation, etc. All estimated totals include:

• UC fees
• program-specific fees
• room and board
• mandatory insurance
• incidentals
• transportation
• books
• on-site orientation
• predeparture expenses
• intensive language program expenses where applicable

Application Requirements

Program-specific Requirements

• Class level: junior, senior
• GPA: 2.85 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.
• Other: Completion of one year of lower-division biology. Preference is given to students who have at least one course in upper-division organismal biology or ecology and one course in statistics.

In addition to program-specific requirements, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student’s UC degree program
• Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
• Willingness to abide by program regulations
• Endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

These are minimum program requirements only and do not guarantee selection. The Campus EAP Office determines selection. The final admission decision is made by the host institution.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office.

In addition to your campus deadlines, there are deadlines by which the Campus EAP Office must submit the completed applications and accompanying materials to the Universitywide Office of EAP (UOEAP). For participation in the Program, it is critical that both campus deadlines and UOEAP deadlines are met. If the application is incomplete and not accompanied by the required materials noted, it will be returned to the Campus EAP Office.

Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but are not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:

• UC Berkeley
• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• UC Los Angeles
• UC Merced
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Santa Cruz