Graduate Diploma of Animal Sciences
James Cook University
About
JCU Animal Science graduates have the advanced skills necessary to succeed and thrive in Australian climates and landscapes.Graduates go on to have careers that improve human quality of life and increase cost-effective food production in tropical regions.You could find employment as a research assistant, animal production advisor, development officer, livestock agronomist, or a policy officer.
Alternatively, go on to study the Master of Animal Science.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
TV5010:03 Veterinary Public Health
TV5020:03 Animal Production
TV5040:03 Introductory Epidemiology
TV5210:03 Animal Nutrition
OPTIONS
Select 12 credit points of specified subjects from List 1
List 1
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for Managers
MI5000:03 Clinical Epidemiology
MI5012:03 Professional Experience
MI5071:03 Molecular Analysis and Epidemiology
TM5516:03 Biostatistics for Public Health
TM5563:03 Public Health Leadership and Crisis Management
TV5120:03 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
TV5121:03 Infectious Disease of Livestock
TV5130:03 Veterinary Parasitology
TV5131:03 Host-Parasite Relationships
TV5220:03 Animal Reproduction and Management
TV5230:03 Advanced Epidemiology
TV5240:03 Aquatic Pathobiology
TV5320:03 Applied Protocol Writing
TV5400:03 Technology in Beef Production
TV5420:03 Animal Welfare
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in animal science; or completion of qualifications recognised as equivalent to the above. |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional selection requirements | Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Post admission requirements | Q Fever immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Q Fever within the first teaching period of their studies. Students who are not immune to Q fever will not be permitted on-site at some facilities and consequently this may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. |
Learning outcomes
Build on your existing qualifications with the Graduate Diploma of Animal Science at JCU. Tropical animal science programs are available to graduates from agricultural science, animal science, rural science, science or related degrees.
Learn to apply your understanding of animals in tropical climates to maximise cost-effective food production. Achieve a high level of independence in your decision making. Demonstrate accountability and professional development.
Understand recent developments in animal science and become familiar with essential ethical frameworks. Develop your skills to communicate with non-specialist audiences.
Consult the handbook for immunisation and first aid requirements and further information.
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