Think you're too late to apply to study at university in 2012? Think again.

CQUniversity Australia has issued a timely reminder to people hoping to go to uni this year that there is still time to apply. In fact, there is a world of study options available.

According to CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman, 2012 is shaping up to offer more learning choices than ever before, with a range of exciting new programs just introduced.

"As the job market changes, universities need to stay ahead of the curve - that's why CQUniversity has introduced new programs in areas as diverse as project management, tourism, accident forensics and aviation to create real future career opportunities for our students," Professor Bowman says.

"We've also introduced a range of programs that will help contribute to healthier communities. Our new health science degrees, and specialty programs in oral health, podiatry, speech pathology and chiropractic science, demonstrate our commitment to education in allied health and preventative medicine."

For those school leavers who didn't get the tertiary entrance score they were hoping for, all is not lost. Professor Bowman says a high-ranking entrance score is just one of a number of pathways to university and career success.

"My advice to students who didn't get the entrance score they wanted is, ‘Don't panic'," Professor Bowman says.

"If you're lucky enough to have earned a great entrance score, that's fantastic. But for the many students who didn't quite make it, there are still a number of ways you can get into the program of your choice.

"For example, a year in a similar program with a lower entrance score will earn valuable credit towards enrolling in your preferred degree."

But it's not all about the school leavers - CQUniversity has a large cohort of mature age students as well, many of whom choose to study by distance.

Studying by distance is a truly flexible option for busy people or those who live in remote areas. It allows a student to learn from home, which is particularly helpful for those in full- or part-time employment, or who have family responsibilities that limit their ability to study face-to-face.

"CQUniversity is not just for people in Central Queensland - it's for everybody," Professor Bowman says.

"With five campuses in Central Queensland, five more in the major east coast population centres, and a huge array of distance options, CQUniversity can truly call itself a national university."

To explore your options further contact CQUniversity via http://www.cqu.edu.au/ or 13 CQUni (13 27 86)