Gain advanced knowledge in the fields of tropical infectious diseases, and pathology within a framework of epidemiology and veterinary public health. Learn how to improve health and productivity of livestock and advise on animal resource management, including wildlife in tropical, subtropical and similar agro-ecological environments.

A Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science gives you a high level of personal autonomy and accountability for your future professional development. Tailor your degree with additional tropical veterinary science subjects or more advanced studies to suit your professional needs. These include epidemiology, microbiology and immunology, applied pathology, aquatic health and parasitology.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science benefit from an immersive learning experience in tropical north Queensland.

A Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science gives veterinarians the opportunity to upskill and increase their knowledge in tropical veterinary diseases and their diagnosis, prevention and control.

You will have the skills to advance your career within the veterinary profession or to better equip yourself to practise in tropical environments.

The course is particularly suited to veterinarians working in government veterinary services, herd health and aquaculture, or who have a general interest in tropical veterinary medicine.

You could also go on to study the Master of Tropical Veterinary Science.

Consult the handbook for requirements and further information