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Alcohol and Drug Studies

Postgraduate study in the area of alcohol and drug studies is available for those working professionally in alcohol and drug or mental health settings, and also for other interested professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge base of drug and alcohol issues in the community.

A limited number of field placements can be arranged for students wishing to include POPLPRAC 708 in their study programme, but who are not currently working in alcohol and drug or mental health settings.

A limited number of fully funded places (funded by Te Pou) are also available for applicants who meet certain criteria. Please submit an Expression of Interest with full details.

The programme specialisation in Alcohol and Drug Studies is a recognised pathway for health professionals wishing to receive accreditation with DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association of Aotearoa – New Zealand). Students in non-clinical roles may take a number of these courses towards generic programmes in Health Science, Maori Health, Medical Science and Public Health.

Courses in this subject area are offered in a flexible learning format (one day a month, four times over the semester) at the School of Population Health at Tamaki Campus.

A printable flyer is available for this subject.
Alcohol & Drug Flyer (PDF, 130 KB)

Click here for more information including a timetable summary of all postgraduate courses offered in flexible mode at the School of Population Health.

Possible programmes

Interested?

Interested in Alcohol and Drug Studies (Dual Diagnosis)? Then fill in an online expression of interest

For more information please contact:

Mrs Kashmira Irani
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 x 86549
Email: k.irani@auckland.ac.nz

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Last updated: 11 December 2009