Master of Tropical Animal Science (Coursework)

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

Course Code	75104
Version	2
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course 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.
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.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	36 credit points
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	Tropical animal science has become an area of global importance as world trade continues to expand and the challenge of future research is to develop better methods for improving production in all livestock species within tropical regions. Tropical animal science covers the field of animal nutrition, welfare, and production with the aim of improving productivity of livestock, and better utilisation of animal resources in tropical, subtropical and similar agro-ecological environments. Graduates of the Master of Tropical Animal Science will be able to: Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge, including an understanding of recent developments, in the area of Tropical Animal Science and related professional competencies, behaviours and ethical frameworks Demonstrate an integrated understanding of tropical animal science and its application to improve human quality of life by means of increased and cost effective food production in tropical regions Evaluate and apply established and evolving evidence and concepts to reflect critically on theory and professional practice Design, plan and ethically execute a research project related to tropical animal science Analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in new situations or contexts with creativity and independence Prepare a dissertation on a topic related to tropical animal science and compare and contrast the results obtained with those reported in the literature Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability for their own future professional development through selection and integration of available subjects in tropical animal science Interpret and justify theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions to non-specialist audiences through high level written and oral communication and numeracy skills.

Course Structure

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

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

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

Progression

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

Advanced Standing

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	24 credit points for the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science; or 18 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 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	Not applicable

Award Details

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 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.
Course articulation	Not applicable