Health and Medical Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
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 Australia 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.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
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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Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 3 | 100.0% |
International applicants
| CRICOS | Available to non-student visa holder ONLY. |
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| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| English Tests accepted by the University of APSB |
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Bachelor degree or equivalent | |
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How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 3 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $12,750 |
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $12,750 |
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More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of APSB 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 University of APSB 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
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Mental Health Worker, Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Health Officer, Counsellor, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Researcher, Psychologist, Science Educators, Health, Safety and Environment Manager, Policy Adviser, Public Health
Degree Structure
Students complete 2 core courses in Alcohol and Drug Studies.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses - 2 courses |
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Assessment
Assessment includes online tests, discussion forums, assignments and written exams.
