International programme in Addiction Studies
Master of Science in Addiction Studies
The International Programme in Addiction Studies (IPAS) is a unique intensive online programme. Academic staff of the University of Adelaide (Australia), King's College London (UK) and Virginia Commonwealth University (USA) are jointly offering IPAS.
Congratulations to the 17 students who are about to graduate from the
IPAS programme!
The world is your oyster...
News update:
IPAS expert Prof.Kennth Kendler (VCU) was honored not once, but twice as the recipient of the Ming Stung Lifetime achievement award from the International Society for Psychiatric Genetics, and with the Jean Delay Prize from the World Psychiatric Association. The latter award is sometimes regarded as the “Nobel Prize” of psychiatry. We are proud to have such an outstanding clinician teaching in our program.
Profile new students:
Students who joined the program in 2011 are again of the highest calibre: mature age professionals in the addiction field with a desire to become generalists. We have students from all over the world. Several Australian medical practitioners with senior positions have joined us to be able to get their registration at the Chapter of Addiction Medicine. Other Australian Addiction professional with a psychology or sociology background have joined us this year for their professional development. Understanding the addiction field in all its diversity helps them progress their career. We have been fortunate to have very accomplished students; some already have a Master or PhD degree. All bring in valuable experience in the field, which enriches the learning experience for all students.
IPAS at a glance:
- Successful students will receive a degree of Master of Science in Addiction Studies.
- The programme will develop professionals who are highly prepared to assume leadership roles in the addictions field throughout the world. It is appropriate for recent graduates and professionals working in a range of fields such as health, law enforcement, policy and education.
- IPAS is a programme offered both full-time and part-time that is taught via distance education. No on-campus attendance is required at any time. Students from all countries can enter the programme, but teaching and exams will be in English only. Read more about distance learning.
- Students will be taught the latest scientific developments using modern techniques. Since all three universities are world leaders in different areas of addiction studies, the programme will offer broad exposure to a wide range of addiction-related topics. Read more about the programme.
- Lecturers will be selected from among the world's leading authorities in each of the subject areas, while programme directors will be faculty members of the three participating universities. Read more about teaching staff.
- Students who successfully complete the programme requirements will be awarded a Master of Science in Addiction Studies from all three Universities.
Application deadline:
The next class will start in August 2012 and applications will be managed by VCU. Please visit http://www.vcu.edu/idas/IPAS/index.html for all the up to date information. The deadline for application is July 1 2012, but the class may fill up quickly so apply early!
Special IPAS scholarships
Several half scholarships were available for students commencing 2009, 2010 and 2011, we will try to find resources to offer them again in 2012. See: scholarship information
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