Applicants for admission to VCU graduate programs must hold the academic equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
IELTS score of 7.0
TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 260 (computer-based), or minimum grade C in GCSE English.
The Master of Science in Addiction Studies degree is designed to develop professionals who are fully prepared to assume leadership roles in the addictions field. The programme provides students with an advanced educational experience covering scientific methodology, the latest treatment recommendations, public health issues such as global burden and prevention findings, and addictions policy. Leading authorities in each of these subject areas provide online lectures. The firm scientific grounding of the programme covering a range of areas from basic science to policy makes it appropriate for recent graduates and professionals working in addiction-related fields such as mental health / substance abuse, counseling, healthcare and addiction prevention and policy.
The Master’s programme requires 36 credits including an analytic research project. Research projects encompass activities such as secondary data analysis or meta-analyses. Full-time (12-month) or part-time (24-month) programme options are available with classes running consecutively from August to July. Students who complete the Master’s programme will receive a diploma conferred by all three partner universities.
Graduates of the programme will:
Develop a detailed knowledge of the field of addiction science (including comparative international policies and practices) to prepare them for leadership roles in a variety of settings (including addiction research, policy and treatment venues).
Be able to synthesize and apply addiction-related knowledge, including comparative international perspectives and approaches, to address key issues related to the advancement of addiction science.
Develop skills in communicating both core knowledge of addiction as well as experimental design, result, and interpretation in a variety of formats.
Think critically about issues and controversies in the field of addiction treatment and policy.
Be able to design, implement and interpret experimental approaches, which address key questions in addiction science.
As with the Advanced Certificate, these skills will assist the professional in critically appraising the research literature and translating the findings on addiction into more effective treatment, prevention practices and policies. The additional familiarity with research methodology will enhance critical review skills and increase the ability to integrate the latest addiction knowledge into professional practice.
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