This program enables doctors to undertake advanced studies in the health and medical issues facing tropical Australia, the western Pacific and Southeast Asia. This course is designed for health professionals with a suitable undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline. It offers a broad range of electives enabling you to specialise in health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours. How you will study This course is delivered externally and via limited attendance and block mode study in Townsville. This course is available part time and full time. Course highlights The College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences teaches this course. The School provides several programs unique to Australia. We have: The Anton Breinl Centre for Public Health and Tropical Medicine is one of the leading tropical research facilities in the world teaching staff awarded the Australian Learning Teaching Councils’ National Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning brand new Mosquito Research Facility cutting-edge teaching laboratories. Course learning outcomes Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene will be able to: Integrate and apply an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge in the disciplines of tropical medicine and hygiene with depth in epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, complications, differential diagnosis, investigation and management of tropical diseases Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information, data and evidence to devise appropriate strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases ensuring safe and healthy environments for tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities Critically reflect upon and engage in professional tropical medicine and hygiene practice based on ethical decision-making and an evidence based approach, including consideration of recent developments in the field Communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced literacy and numeracy skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability for their own future personal and professional development and contribute to the professional development of others, by engaging in critical reflective practice in relation to knowledge, skills and attitudes and their application to the specialty of tropical medicine and hygiene.