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. Our tropical veterinary science programs are available to veterinary science graduates who wish to further their training. Course overview This course is for veterinary science graduates who want to further their training in tropical veterinary health issues and reproduction. Study areas within the tropical veterinary science programs may include: Animal production Pathology Epidemiology Microbiology Parasitology 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 has become an area of global importance as world trade continues to expand and the challenge of future research is to develop better diagnosis, treatment and control methods for tropical diseases of all livestock species. Course learning outcomes Tropical veterinary science has become an area of global importance as world trade continues to expand and the challenge of future research is to develop better diagnosis, treatment and control methods for tropical diseases of all livestock species. 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 Master of Tropical Veterinary Science will be able to: Demonstrate 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 Demonstrate an integrated understanding of tropical veterinary science and its application to improve human health and quality of life by means of increased and safe 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 veterinary 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 veterinary 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 veterinary science 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.