This course is for veterinary science graduates who want to further their training in tropical veterinary health issues and reproduction. 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. Course highlights James Cook University offers: Purpose-built emergency veterinary clinic including operating theatres and radiology facilities anatomy and biomedical science teaching and research laboratories, including housing for small, large and aquatic animals veterinary teaching facilities in Atherton, Malanda, Townsville and Charters Towers. Career opportunities Tropical veterinary science focuses on animal health and reproduction in tropical climates. Study areas within the tropical veterinary science programs may include: Animal production Pathology Epidemiology Microbiology Parasitology 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 Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science will be able to: Apply and adapt advanced and integrated knowledge, including an understanding of recent developments, in the area of Tropical Veterinary Science and related professional competencies, behaviours and ethical frameworks Apply an integrated understanding of tropical veterinary medicine and its application to improve human health and quality of life by means of increased and safe food production in tropical regions Analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in new situations or contexts with creativity and independence Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability for their own future professional development through selection and integration of available subjects in tropical veterinary medicine Interpret and justify theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences through high level written and oral communication and numeracy skills.