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Graduate Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health GD.AdMeHlt

2010

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	1 year (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

This academic program will provide students with a broad educational experience covering the scientific basis of addiction, mental health and related comorbidities, comparative epidemiology, evidence-based interventions, research methodology and national addictions and mental health policy. By providing scientifically grounded instruction taught by experts in the areas of addiction, mental health and related comorbidities, it is intended that this program will develop professionals who are well prepared to work effectively in these key areas.

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SATAC Code	3GD054
Annual tuition fees	Australian Full-fee place: $6,500
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

Completed Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience. All applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae to the Discipline.

Additional Entry Requirements

All applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae to the Discipline as soon as possible after applying to SATAC.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 3GD054

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Not offered to international students.

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Not offered to international students.

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Semester I

Mental Health
Coexisting Addiction and Mental Health Disorders

Semester II

Drugs and Drug Problems
Responses to Drug Problems

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Graduate Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health GD.AdMeHlt 2010