Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders PgCert
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders programme responds to the needs of its students with updated, current and evidence-based information which will enhance their PG educational experience through vibrant and interactive learning programmes. Professional Development For multi-disciplinary students, the programmes offer relevant CPD opportunities as well as recognised qualifications accredited by the University which will augment their professional development and enhance the development of further opportunities in their chosen field of practice. For Social Work students only, the Certificate meets all six of the professional requirements in the ‘Specialist’ category in the Professional in Practice framework, and on completion candidates will be conferred with the Specialist Award.
For all students, the programme provides the opportunity to enhance special substance use and substance use disorders skills within a multi-disciplinary teaching environment.
Key highlights
- Evidence-based, up-to-date content on substance use and disorders
- Interactive learning in a multi-disciplinary teaching environment
- Relevant CPD opportunities for practitioners across disciplines
- Social workers gain the Specialist Award on completion
- Meets all six Specialist requirements in Professional in Practice framework
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Addiction Support Worker
- Substance Misuse Practitioner
- Social Worker (Addictions)
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Harm Reduction Worker
- Recovery Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,567 (NI/ROI), £3,467 (GB) | International: £7,667
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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