Tropical animal science has become an area of global importance as world trade continues to expand. The challenge of future research is to develop better methods for improving production in all livestock species within tropical regions. 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. 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. 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 covers the field of animal nutrition, welfare, and production with the aim of improving productivity of livestock, and better utilisation of animal resources in tropical, subtropical and similar agro-ecological environments. You can study a specialist area to further develop your career prospects. Course learning outcomes Tropical animal science has become an area of global importance as world trade continues to expand and the challenge of future research is to develop better methods for improving production in all livestock species within tropical regions. Tropical animal science covers the field of animal nutrition, welfare, and production with the aim of improving productivity of livestock, and better utilisation of animal resources in tropical, subtropical and similar agro-ecological environments. Graduates of the Master of Tropical Animal Science will be able to: Demonstrate 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 Demonstrate 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 Evaluate and apply established and evolving evidence and concepts to reflect critically on theory and professional practice Design, plan and ethically execute a research project related to tropical animal science Analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in new situations or contexts with creativity and independence Prepare a dissertation on a topic related to tropical animal science and compare and contrast the results obtained with those reported in the literature 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 specialist and non-specialist audiences through high level written and oral communication and numeracy skills.