The Master of Science in Addiction Studies (International Programme in Addiction Studies) is a unique postgraduate program delivered entirely online with no campus attendance required. The program is available to students from all countries, but online lectures, assignments and correspondence are in English only.

The program is jointly offered by three of the world's leading universities in addiction sciences:

• University of Adelaide
• Virginia Commonwealth University 
• Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London

The program provides students with an advanced educational experience covering the scientific basis of addiction, comparative epidemiology, evidence-based interventions (including pharmacological, psychosocial and public health approaches), research methodology and addictions policy. Lecturers include the world's leading authorities in each of these subject areas, while course/module directors are faculty members of the three participating universities.

This program is appropriate for professional and recent graduates in a range of fields such as health, law enforcement and policy. Graduates of the program are prepared to: 

• Translate research into more effective treatment and prevention interventions
• Translate research into more effective public health policies at local, national and international level
• Become specialists in addiction by integrating programme material into their work

Dr Femke Buisman-Pijlman, who has won several awards for her skills in facilitating online learning, will be your program coordinator for this program.

Applications are accepted until 1 July and classes commence in August of each academic year. Additional information, including admissions criteria, application forms, curriculum outline and tuition fees can be found by visiting:

• General information on the program (University of Adelaide)
• VCU (information and enrolment portal)

Students complete 8 core courses in Alcohol and Drug Studies.

The Master of Science in Addiction Studies is an intensive program completed in a 12-month period or part-time over 24 months. The program starts in August each year and has three trimesters. Part-time students take one course at a time, full-time students two.

Discussion forums, assignments, written exams.

This program aims to develop professionals who are fully prepared to assume leadership roles in the addictions field throughout the world.It will bring you depth and overview and will enable you to become better in your job and move to higher positions.

The Master of Science in Addiction Studies (International Programme in Addiction Studies) will not train clinical or counselling skills.

Master of Science in Addiction Studies Graduate Attributes

Faculty of Health Sciences

• Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University
• School of Medical Sciences
• University Contact Centre enquiry form

Program enrolment and fees are co-ordinated by our US partner, Virginia Commonwealth University.  You can find up-to-date information via www.adelaide.edu.au/addiction

The program is run entirely by distance education.