PHARM 7516EX - Public Health Issues and Approaches to Addiction
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 4 |
Term: | Trimester 3 |
Campus: | External |
Contact: | Online |
Restriction: | Available for non-Award study after consultation with Program Director (students need to enrol at VCU and meet GradCert in International Addiction Studies entry criteria) |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
Assessment: | Assignment, discussion board participation and exam |
Syllabus: |
This course/module provides an introduction to basic concepts and research methods in Public Health and Epidemiology as they relate to the study of addictions, as well as an in-depth consideration of the personal, social, economic, and cultural burdens/costs associated with drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. Individual and community-based risk and protective factors related to addictions and primary and secondary prevention efforts aimed at reducing the addictions-related public health burden are also a focus. An online lecture format featuring presentations by leading researchers and policymakers in the field of addictions will be used, along with readings, online discussions, and writing assignments to: (1) gain a greater understanding of the enormous costs of addictions at every level of society; and (2) introduce students to some of the current thinking and programs related to the primary and secondary prevention of addictions. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
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0.16666 |
* This course is not normally offered to international students studying within Australia.
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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Trimester 3 | Mon 16/09/2024 | Wed 18/09/2024 | Fri 25/10/2024 | Wed 20/11/2024 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
36287 | 01EX | 45 | 45 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. |