Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science
Year |
2010 |
Course Code |
105206 |
Version |
1 |
Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Completion of an appropriate bachelor degree in a suitable discipline, from this or another university; or Completion of qualifications recognised as equivalent to the above; or Completion of appropriate alternative qualifications. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
24 credit points |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Program to be determined in consultation with Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
4 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
12 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science; or 9 credit points for other studies |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course |
Other restrictions |
Candidates who are granted advanced standing for the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science will be required to surrender that award prior to taking out the graduate diploma |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award |
Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science |
Course articulation |
Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Tropical Animal Science, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under this course |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |