Information valid for students commencing in 2022.
Master of Tropical Veterinary Science
Handbook year | 2022 |
Course code | 75204 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
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 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 石榴视频 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Information published by 石榴视频 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 石榴视频 in the application process may be used by 石榴视频 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 | 36 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | Tropical veterinary science has become an area of global importance as world trade continues to expand and the challenge of future research is to develop better diagnosis, treatment and control methods for tropical diseases of all livestock species. 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 Master of Tropical Veterinary Science will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Tropical Veterinary Science. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 石榴视频 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
TV5010:03 Veterinary Public Health
TV5040:03 Introductory Epidemiology
TV5110:03 General Pathology
TV5121:03 Infectious Diseases of Livestock
TV5320:03 Applied Protocol Writing
TV5311:12 Research and Dissertation
OPTIONS
Select 9 credit points of specified subjects from the following List:
MI5000:03 Clinical Epidemiology
MI5071:03 Molecular Analysis of Tropical Microbes
TM5600:03 Introduction to One Health
TV5111:03 Applied Pathology
TV5120:03 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
TV5130:03 Animal Parasitology
TV5131:03 Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Animal Parasitic Disease
TV5210:03 Animal Nutrition
TV5220:03 Animal Reproduction and Management
TV5230:03 Advanced Epidemiology
TV5240:03 Aquaculture Health
TV5420:03 Animal Welfare
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
石榴视频 Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 5 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 |
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 | 24 credit points from the 石榴视频 Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science may be granted as credit; or 12 credit points for other studies. |
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 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF TROPICAL VETERINARY SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | MTropVSc |
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 relevant subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science. Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 24 credit points of relevant subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |