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Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies GCert.A&DS
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 6 months (part-time? equivalent only)
Degree/Award: Graduate Certificate

Program Outline

The Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies is designed to assist a range of professionals to attain an advanced level of understanding of the nature of addiction and current principles of management of alcohol and drug problems.

As this program is only offered on a part-time basis via distance education, it is ideally suited to those who wish to study whilst continuing their regular work commitments. There is no requirement to attend classes or examinations at the University of Adelaide.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have a completed Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.
Additional entry requirements: ? All applicants must submit the following information to the Discipline of Pharmacology as soon as possible after applying to SATAC: * written statement of 500 words (maximum) on their reasons for wishing to undertake the program, * Curriculum Vitae, * form downloaded from the Discipline of Pharmacology website.
How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 3GC012
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? No
Tuition fees: ?
Australian Full-fee place: $7,000 for 6 months
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6.5
6
6
6
6
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? Yes
Tuition fee: ? International student place: $7,000 for 6 months
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

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

The Graduate Certificate Program consists of 2 subjects (courses) completed over 1 year part-time.

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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