Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Certificate

Duration 6 months (part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3GC012

CRICOS N/A

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.

To hear from our Program Coordinator, Associate Professor Linda Gowing and and Graduate student, Jennifer King, watch the video.  

• Entry Requirements

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  SATAC Code	3GC012
  Deferment	Yes - 2 year
  Intake	February
  Enquiries	Future Students team

  Selection Criteria

  Graduate entry

  
  

  Higher Education Study	A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent.

  How to Apply

  SATAC Code: 3GC012

  Application - Apply via SATAC now!

  
  

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  CRICOS	Available to non-student visa holder ONLY.
  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
  English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide	IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6
  	TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
  	Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50
  	C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169
  Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements	A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements

  Academic Entry Requirements

  More Information

  Tertiary Qualifications	Bachelor degree or equivalent.

  How to Apply

  For information about this program please visit: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/addiction-and-mental-health SATAC Code: 3GC012 Application - Apply via SATAC now!

• Fees and Scholarships

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  Tuition fees

  Australian Full-fee place: $11,000 for 12 units

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Tuition fees

  International student place: $11,500 for 12 units

  Scholarships

  These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

  Find a Scholarship.

• Careers

  Career Readiness

  Graduates are prepared to further their careers in the different fields relating to addiction and drug and alcohol issues.

  The University 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 University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Career and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. 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
  PHARM 7011EX Drug Effects and Biology of Addiction PHARM 7012EX Pharmacotherapy and other responses to drug problems

  Assessment

  Assessment includes online tests, discussion forums, assignments and written exams.

• Related Degrees

  • Graduate Certificate in International Addiction Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in International Addiction Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health
  • Master of Science in Addiction Studies

• Further Information

  Please direct enquiries to the Ask Adelaide
  Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

  The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

  • Program Coordinator Associate Professor Linda Gowing