Master of Tropical Veterinary Science

Year	2010
Course Code	75204
Version	2
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Pre-requisites

Completion of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, from this or another University; or

Completion of qualifications recognised as equivalent to the above; or

Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science from this university: or

Completion of appropriate alternative qualifications.

Additional selection requirements

Nil

Special admission requirements

Nil

Credit points	36 credit points
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil

Program is determined in consultation with the Head of School, School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Expected time to complete	18 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	6 years
Maximum leave of absence	2 year

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

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.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course
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
Other restrictions	Candidates who are granted advanced standing for either the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science, will be required to surrender that award prior to graduating with the Master of Tropical Veterinary Science

Inclusion of majors on testamur	The discipline studied shall not appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate number of credit points, may be eligible for the award of either the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science
Course articulation	Not applicable

Version No.	Approval Date	Modification Type	Effective Date
1-09	10/2009	Original document	10/2009