The University of Queensland Enhanced Studies Program has been developed to enable gifted and talented Year 12 students to enrol in a University of Queensland subject, while still attending secondary school.
Students can study in a wide range of areas.
In 1998, the University launched the Enhanced Studies Program, attracting 29 students from 19 schools in the Brisbane area. After great success, the Enhanced Studies Program 2000 has attracted 162 students from 61 schools participating in the program across the University s three campus locations at St Lucia, UQ Ipswich and UQ Gatton. Nominates a contact person to liaise with the University and coordinate the program within the school Nominates a mentor for each student who will check the student s progress and assist with academic work, references, texts, etc. Each school is invited to nominate a maximum of three students for the program each year. As family support is also essential success, parental consent is required on the nomination form these are available from the Guidance Officer.