Community and government concern regarding drug use has led to an increased demand for a highly-skilled workforce trained to help those dealing with addition and minimise the harmful effects of drugs.
Developed in collaboration with Queensland Health, the School of Population Health's Addiction Studies program is renowned as one of Australia's best. It equips both experienced practitioners and those new to the field with the knowledge and skills they need to make a real difference.
You can study Addiction Studies through the:
- Master of Health Studies (Addiction Studies)
- Graduate Diploma in Health Studies (Addiction Studies)
- Graduate Certificate in Health Studies (Addiction Studies)
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Careers
Qualifications in Addiction Studies provide those working in the field with a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding drug dependence while giving them the knowledge to develop appropriate drug policies and programs. Those working in roles that bring them into contact with drug users (eg. prison workers) find the program adds depth and dimension to the services they offer.
Who should enrol?
Many of those who study this program work directly in healthcare occupations such as nurses, doctors, psychologists and complementary therapists. Others work in related welfare and criminal justice agencies as, for example, social workers, teachers or counsellors. Those interested in entering these fields may find this program valuable.
This is a postgraduate program. Students who do not hold an undergraduate degree may be eligible to enrol based on their professional experience. Contact us to find out more about this.
