Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies
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Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies
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…
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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.
Career Readiness
Graduates are prepared to further their careers in the different fields relating to addiction and drug and alcohol issues.
Potential careers
Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Health Officer, Counsellor, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Researcher, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Science Educators, Health, Safety and Environment Manager, Policy Adviser, Public Health.
Degree Structure
Students complete 2 core courses in Alcohol and Drug Studies.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all.
This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.