Master of Science in International Addiction Studies (IPAS)

King's College London

Postgraduate

In London

higher than £ 9000

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements & how to apply

Students from outside the US must have qualified for an honours degree (level 2A or 1) or professional bachelor degree in an appropriate field of study at a recognised tertiary institution, or have a bachelor’s degree plus at least five years’ related professional work experience. US students should have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study.  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

English language requirements

Students must have a high level of proficiency in English, demonstrated by completion of a university qualification study in the English language, or by meeting one of the following English language requirements: an IELTS score of 7.0, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based).

Students must have good academic references

Students must have access to reliable internet and be computer literate

Application procedure

The host institution is currently VCU and this is where applications are processed. Expression of interest and applications can be made on the VCU webpage

Personal statement and supporting information

Please outline your relevant experience in the field.

Application closing date

The deadline for applications is 1 August 2018. Prior to this date all applications will be given equal consideration and considered on their individual merits. After this date and up to 1 August 2018 applications will be considered subject to the availability of places, thus we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, particularly if you are also applying for a scholarship. The scholarship deadline is 1 June 2018. 

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Course programme

Course detail Description

The Master of Science in International Addiction Studies (IPAS) course is a unique collaboration of three of the world's leading research universities in the field of Addiction Science: The Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, the University of Adelaide, and Virginia Commonwealth University. This partnership offers three nested graduate programme options available to graduates around the globe via distance learning. You will have access to the latest information on topics ranging from the biological basis of addiction and treatment as well as prevention and policy. The course will help you to compare global perspectives and translate this knowledge into more effective prevention and treatment practices and evidence‐based policies worldwide.

The course is made up of eight modules totalling 200 credits. If you are studying full-time, you will complete the course in one year, from September to September. If you are studying part-time, your programme will take two years to finish.

Course format and assessment

Format

Pre-recorded lectures are audio-streamed within the Virtual Learning Environment and delivered online. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Biological Basis of Addictions

Lectures (50 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (50 hours)

Public Health Issues and Approaches to Addiction

Lectures (50 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (50 hours)

Treatment of Addiction: Pharmacotherapies

Lectures (50 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (50 hours)

Treatment of Addiction: Psychosocial Interventions

Lectures (50 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (50 hours)

Treatment of Addiction: Critical Issues

Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours)

Addiction Policy

Lectures (50 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (50 hours)

Research Project in the Addictions

Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. If you are studying part-time, you can expect to spend about 15-20 hours per week on coursework.

Course Assessment

The primary method of assessment for this course is based on participation in non-synchronous online discussions, written assignments and unseen examinations.

Full-time study pathway

Year 1

Examination (50%) | Coursework (30%) | Practical (20%)

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Structure

Year 1 Required Modules

    Students on this course are required to take:

  • Addiction Policy (20 credits)

  • Biological Basis of Addiction (20 credits)

  • Public Health Issues & Approaches to Addiction (20 credits)

  • Treatment of Addiction: Critical Issues (20 credits)

  • Treatment of Addiction: Pharmacotherapies (20 credits)

  • Treatment of Addiction: Psychosocial Interventions (20 credits)

  • Research Methodology in Addictions (20 credits)

  • Research Project in Addictions (60 credits)

Optional Modules There are no optional modules

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