Master of Tropical Animal Science (Coursework)
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
75104 |
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Version |
2 |
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Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of an appropriate bachelor degree with Class I or Class II Honours in a suitable discipline, from this or another university and has at least two years postgraduate experience; or Completion of qualifications, from this or another university, recognised as equivalent to the above; or Successful pass in such qualifying examinations, at least one year subsequent to qualifying for an appropriate bachelor degree, as may be determined by the faculty on the recommendation of the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science; or Submission as an exceptional case such other evidence of academic and professional attainments as meets with the approval of the faculty. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
36 credit points |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Program to be determined in consultation with the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
18 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
6 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
2 years |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
24 credit points for the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science; or 18 credit points for other studies |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course |
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Other restrictions |
Candidates who are granted advanced standing for either the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science will be required to surrender that award prior to graduating with the Master of Tropical Animal Science |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the relevant number of credit points and appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of either the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |