You can complete the Graduate Diploma in Health Studies (Addiction Studies) in two semesters (full-time) or four or more semesters (part-time). This plan is studied externally. This is a flexible program so please feel free to contact us for advice on your study options.
Students complete 16 units. All courses listed below are equal to two units each.
Part A
You will complete at least one of these courses:
PUBH7600 Introduction to Epidemiology
PUBH7610 Applied Research & Practice
PUBH7614 Health Systems, Organisation and Management
PUBH7620 Social Perspectives in Population Health
PUBH7630 Introduction to Biostatistics
Part B
You may choose at least five of these courses:
HPRM7004 Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse
HPRM7005 Assessment and Interventions for Substance Misuse
HPRM7006 Alcohol and Drug Harm Minimisation and Policy Development
HPRM7015 Counselling for Substance Misuse and Dependence
HPRM7016 Recent Developments in Substance Use and Misuse
INDH7001 Substance Use and Misuse among Indigenous People
PUBH7009 Substance Use and Misuse in Special Populations
PUBH7124 Tobacco Cessation and Control
You can also choose up to two units of other postgraduate courses as approved by the Program Coordinator, Professor Jake Najman. Email Professor Najman for more information or call him on (07) 3365 5181 (within Australia ) +61 7 3365 5181 (international).
