This Graduate Certificate is designed for graduates looking to extend their professional skills and knowledge. Build on a qualification in agricultural science, animal science, rural science, or a related degree to specialise in animal health, welfare, and production.

Learn how to improve the productivity of livestock and use animal resources most effectively for a tropical environment. Be educated across contemporary developments in animal production.

Take advantage of JCU facilities, including an emergency veterinary clinic, teaching and research laboratories, and housing for aquatic animals. Develop professional responsibility and accountability and a thorough knowledge of ethical frameworks to prepare for making high level independent judgements.

Consult the handbook for immunisation and first aid requirements and further information.

JCU Animal Science graduates have specialised knowledge and skills to excel in animal production in tropical climates.

Graduates go on to have careers involving animal nutrition, applied pathology, aquatic pathobiology, epidemiology and biometrics, immunology, microbiology, and parasitology.

You could find work in tropical or sub-tropical areas, or go on to study the Graduate Diploma of Animal Science