Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science

Information valid for students commencing in 2011.

Year	2010
Course Code	105206
Version	1
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Pre-requisites

Completion of an appropriate bachelor degree in a suitable discipline, from this or another university; or

Completion of qualifications recognised as equivalent to the above; or

Completion of appropriate alternative qualifications.

Additional selection requirements

Nil

Special admission requirements

Nil

Credit points	24 credit points
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil

Program to be determined in consultation with Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	4 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 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 for the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science; or 9 credit points for other studies
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 the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science will be required to surrender that award prior to taking out the graduate diploma

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science
Course articulation	Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Tropical Animal Science, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under this course

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