Queen's University Belfast - Graduate Programs

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Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders (MSc)

Queen's University Belfast - Graduate Programs

Degree:Master
Field of Study:Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselling
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $29,971

Cost is an approximation, converted to CAD from GBP, and subject to change.

Careers:Addiction Counsellors

Description:

This multi-disciplinary programme is designed to enable substance use professionals, mental health workers, social workers, nurses and workers from allied health and social care sectors to gain an understanding of substance use disorders, including definitions, UK and international contexts and the application of theory in practice.

The MSc in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders will build upon the knowledge gained in the PG Certificate and PG Diploma programmes and will enable the candidates to enhance critical thinking skills, utilise methods of reflective analysis, and consider individual, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team working within the sector.

In addition, candidates will be supervised in writing a thesis on their chosen project and will be facilitated in identifying aims and objectives, appraising of relevant literature, utilising methods for data collection, analysis of data and compilation of findings and conclusions with recommendations.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on March 25, 2022