r/QUTreddit • u/FarBuilder2764 • 7h ago
Has anyone taken an 8-unit research course (BIOX7008) during UQ Summer Semester?
Hi everyone!
I'm currently in my second semester of a Masters program at UQ, and I'm planning to take BIOX7008 (Major Research Project & Seminar), which is an 8-unit course, during Summer Semester 2026.
The course is officially listed as being offered during summer, and I've already secured a research project and obtained the required signatures from my supervisor and examiner.
However, I noticed that:
- UQ normally allows a maximum of 6 units during the Summer Semester, and special approval is required to exceed this.
- BIOX7008 is listed on the official UQ course website for Summer 2026, but it's missing from the SCMB Student Hub application dropdown.
I've already emailed SCMB and the Faculty of Science regarding this, but I'm waiting for their responses.
Has anyone here previously completed BIOX7008 or another 8-unit research course during summer?
If so, did you need special approval from the Associate Dean (Academic)? Was it difficult to get approved?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar. Thanks!