301586 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Substance Misuse)
GradDipHlthSc(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
This course is designed to meet the needs of the health and welfare workers who are required to contribute to reducing the harm associated with alcohol and other drug use. It is a collaborative program between the Drug and Alcohol Office and the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A relevant bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution, or meet an alternative mode of entry available for health professionals without a degree.
Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students who have successfully completed the Chemical Dependency Certificate course undertaken at the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia will receive recognition of prior learning or exemption for the unit Substance Misuse 561.
Duration and Availability
This course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. As some of the units are offered only once in each year and in the required sequence of study, there is some limitation of choice for those studying part-time.
Course Organisation
The Chemical Dependency Certificate course component undertaken at the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia forms part of this course as Substance Misuse 561.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Full Year |
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| 13187 | v.3 | * | Substance Misuse 561 | 8.0 | 125.0 |
| 125.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 4712 | v.3 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 301413 | v.3 | # | Health Contract 590 | 8.0 | 50.0 |
| 50.0 | |||||
| # | A full year unit conducted through the Drug and Alcohol Office, Western Australia. | ||||
| * | This is a full year unit completed over both semesters of an academic year. No result is given until the end of semester two. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B