This course is for graduates from agricultural science, animal science, rural science, and science or related degrees who want to specialise in tropical animal health 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 has: 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 animal science focuses on animal health and reproduction in tropical climates. Study areas may include: Animal nutrition Applied pathology Aquatic pathobiology Epidemiology and biometrics Immunology Microbiology Parasitology. Course learning outcomes Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science will be able to: Apply 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 Apply 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 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 animal science Interpret and justify theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions to non-specialist audiences through high level written and oral communication and numeracy skills.