Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies (GCATODS)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Semester
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5508
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
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Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study to the satisfaction of the head of school.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 10200
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
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Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Program & Teaching Support Convenor, School of Population Health
Email: enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4648
This program is not available to international students.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies?
Within the field of Public Health, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use are associated with a significant burden of illness and injury in populations around the globe. In addition, individuals, families and communities experience adverse social harms arising from specific patterns of intoxication, modes of drug use and illicit drug markets. The majority of courses listed in this program are offered externally only.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study to the satisfaction of the head of school.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study to the satisfaction of the head of school.
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 10200
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 12625
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
Careers
This degree is ideal for people working or seeking a career in a wide range of alcohol and drug services and related government or community settings. Our students and graduates work in many diverse roles in government, private practice, education academia and the justice system.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
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See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies.
