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. Successful applicants will require Q fever immunization and current Queensland First Aid and CPR Certificate before undertaking placement. It is recommended that these requirements be completed by the end of your first semester/teaching period. 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 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.