Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies (GCATODS)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (28 Feb, 2011)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5508
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study to the satisfaction of the head of school.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Program Support Officer, School of Population Health
Email: enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4648
Web: www.sph.uq.edu.au
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (28 Feb, 2011)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5508
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study to the satisfaction of the head of school.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyWhy study the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies?
Within the field of Public Health, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use are associated with a significant burden of illness and injury in populations around the globe. In addition, individuals, families and communities experience adverse social harms arising from specific patterns of intoxication, modes of drug use and illicit drug markets.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study to the satisfaction of the head of school.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study to the satisfaction of the head of school.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#8 from the GCATODS course list.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
