Master of Tropical Veterinary Science

Information valid for students commencing in 2012.

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

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees. 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.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
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.

Credit points	36 credit points
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Learning Outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Masters degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9).

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

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

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 16 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