Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies
Support recovery in your communities
Substance abuse is a common issue in today’s world. It continues to take a great toll on both individuals and society.
This is a flexible online certificate, ideally suited to professionals maintaining regular work commitments in 最新糖心Vlog or overseas. It focuses on building advanced knowledge around drugs and alcohol, and the ways in which addiction can be treated.
What will you do?
- Study the biological mechanisms behind addiction.
- Consider underlying genetic and social factors.
- Explore current approaches to drug problems—from short-term treatments to long-term and community-based management.
- Investigate future developments in drug treatments and the field at large.
Where could it take you?
This certificate will be beneficial in a range of professions that interact with drug and alcohol addiction. These might include medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, educators, law enforcement officers, counsellors, and project and policy officers.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC012 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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最新糖心Vlogn Full-fee place: $14,250
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This is an 最新糖心Vlogn full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Career Readiness
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Mental Health Worker; Health Administrator, Hospital Worker; Health Officer; Counsellor; Social Worker; Mental Health Nurse; Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Researcher; Psychologist; Science Educators ...
Degree Structure
Students complete 2 core courses in Alcohol and Drug Studies. Noting that these courses are in different semesters which will mean studying one course per semester so you would complete the program over a 12 month period.
Academic Program Rules
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Example Study Plan
| Core Courses - 2 courses |
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Assessment
Assessment includes online tests, discussion forums, assignments and written exams.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Dec 2024