Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science
James Cook University
About
A Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science gives veterinarians the opportunity to upskill and increase their knowledge in tropical veterinary diseases and their diagnosis, prevention and control.You will have the skills to advance your career within the veterinary profession or to better equip yourself to practise in tropical environments.The course is particularly suited to veterinarians working in government veterinary services, herd health and aquaculture, or who have a general interest in tropical veterinary medicine.You could also go on to study the Master of Tropical Veterinary Science.Consult the handbook for requirements and further information
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
TV5010:03 Veterinary Public Health
TV5040:03 Introductory Epidemiology
TV5110:03 General Pathology
TV5121:03 Infectious Diseases of Livestock
TV5320:03 Applied Protocol Writing
Options
Select 9 credit points from the following list of subjects:
TV5111:03 Applied Pathology
TV5120:03 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
TV5130:03 Veterinary Parasitology
TV5210:03 Animal Nutrition
TV5220:03 Animal Reproduction and Management
TV5230:03 Advanced Epidemiology
TV5240:03 Aquatic Pathobiology
MI5000:03 Clinical Epidemiology
MI5071:03 Tropical Microbial Molecular Analysis and Epidemiology
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in Veterinary 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
Gain advanced knowledge in the fields of tropical infectious diseases, and pathology within a framework of epidemiology and veterinary public health. Learn how to improve health and productivity of livestock and advise on animal resource management, including wildlife in tropical, subtropical and similar agro-ecological environments.
A Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science gives you a high level of personal autonomy and accountability for your future professional development. Tailor your degree with additional tropical veterinary science subjects or more advanced studies to suit your professional needs. These include epidemiology, microbiology and immunology, applied pathology, aquatic health and parasitology.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science benefit from an immersive learning experience in tropical north Queensland.
Institution
