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Rise to the challenge of developing better diagnosis, treatment and control methods for tropical diseases of all livestock species with JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science.

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Above world standard

for excellence in research *ERA 2018, Veterinary Science study area

Access the best

Undertake research at Fletcherview Research Station

Professional practice

Learn to diagnose and treat

Townsville

Townsville: February

$17,880.00^{^}

^{^}estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

6 months full-time

or part-time equivalent

AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in veterinary science; or equivalent

75211

What to expect

Gain advanced skills in investigating and managing tropical diseases and disease outbreaks, including emerging and re-emerging diseases and zoonoses. You will have an improved understanding of food security and public health issue in tropical environments, as well as practical knowledge of tropical infectious diseases and their prevention and control.

Learn advanced methods of utilising animal resources in tropical, subtropical, and similar agro-ecological environments. Focus on the health and productivity of livestock and gain advanced knowledge in veterinary public health, epidemiology, pathology, and infectious diseases of livestock.

Undertake your studies in tropical north Queensland for an immersive learning experience.

Career Opportunities

A Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science gives veterinarians the opportunity to upskill and increase their knowledge in tropical veterinary diseases and their diagnosis, prevention and control.

You will have the skills to advance your career within the veterinary profession or to better equip yourself to practice in tropical environments.

The course is particularly suited to veterinarians working in government veterinary services, herd health and aquaculture, or who have a general interest in tropical veterinary medicine.

This course leads into the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science.

Consult the Handbook for requirements and further information.

Handbook

Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science

Handbook year	2022
Course code	75211
Course type	Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
Owner	Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
College	Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in veterinary science; or Completion of qualifications recognised as equivalent to the above.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
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

12 credit points

Course learning outcomes

Tropical veterinary science covers the field of animal health, welfare, and production with the aim of improving health and productivity of livestock, and better utilisation of animal resources, including wildlife in tropical, subtropical and similar agro-ecological environments.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science will be able to:

Apply and adapt advanced knowledge, including an understanding of recent developments in veterinary and animal health issues relevant to developing countries and tropical regions of the World Analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in new situations or context with creativity and independence

Communicate theoretical knowledge using high level oral and written English language and, where appropriate, numeracy skills to a variety of audiences
Make high level independent judgements in a range of professional functions, including professional competencies, behaviours and ethical frameworks, with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page.
Reasonable adjustments	Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

TV5010:03 Veterinary Public Health

TV5040:03 Introductory Epidemiology

TV5110:03 General Pathology

TV5121:03 Infectious Diseases of Livestock

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

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

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
Maximum allowed	3 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TROPICAL VETERINARY SCIENCE
Approved abbreviation	GCertTropVSc
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Science, and may be granted credit for all subjects completed under this course.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD17,880.00

A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Alumni

Janine Chang-Fung-Martel

Master of Tropical Veterinary Science

I chose the MTVS program at JCU because I was interested in a well-rounded program that gave me the opportunity to experience regional Australia, but without compromising on access to modern facilities and quality of education.
Lecturer

Professor Bruce Gummow

Tropical Veterinary Science

JCU Tropical Veterinary Science provides veterinarians a unique real-life experience that cannot be simulated in other places in the world, equipping them to be the world’s future disease detectives and to stand in the gap between humans and animals.