Program handbook

Description

The Alcohol and Other Drugs specialisation is intended for health professionals who wish to increase their skills and knowledge in alcohol and other drug use management, including epidemiology, clinical consequences of use and dependence, explanatory models, history and social context, pharmacology, the ability to critically appraise research literature and apply evidence-based findings in the workplace and an appreciation of preventative approaches. On completion of the Drug & Alcohol Studies program, graduates will have developed an extensive knowledge base related to alcohol and other drug use, including epidemiology, consequences of use and dependence, explanatory models, history and social context, and pharmacology.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Demonstrated a strong capacity for collecting, monitoring and critically reviewing evidence to inform health service practice and program delivery.
  • Displayed the ability to apply a range of health theories to identify and plan for the health needs of the community or specific at risk groups.
  • Demonstrated the ability to identify and critically evaluate social, behavioural and environmental factors affecting health and illness.
  • Demonstrated the ability to creatively develop effective and efficient approaches to health services and program delivery.
  • Demonstrated an understanding of research methodology and its application to research questions in health sciences.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency and safety.
  • Displayed respect for the community and the environment.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 11:41 am
Program code11687
AQF level

Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

Mode of delivery
  • Online
Duration
  • Australian students - 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 1 year full-time.
Term typeSemesters
Fees
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Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Compulsory program requirements

Students undertaking the Drug and Alcohol Studies stream are required to do 100 hours of practical experience in MEDI6145 and MED6160 (50 hours in each course).


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

80 units

Program duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.

Program requirements

Qualification for the award of Master of Health Science requires 80 units of course work comprising of 50 units of core courses and 30 units of courses chosen from the course list.


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Transition arrangements

The Stroke Management specialisation will not be accepting new students from 2019 onwards. Courses in this specialisation (both core and directed) will remain available to students currently enrolled, so current students will not be affected by the proposed changes and no special transition arrangements are required. Once these students have completed their program, the specialisation’s compulsory courses, MEDI6320, MEDI6340 and MEDI6350, will be discontinued.

This program will be in teachout from 2021. Students commencing prior to 2021 will be able to complete the Master of Health Science. There have been some changes to the Directed Courses and core course MEDI6160 will not be available. Students who have not completed MEDI6160 prior to 2021 will need to contact the Program Convenor regarding possible alternative courses.

To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to the program plan for the year you commenced your degree.


Program structure

Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.

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Specialisation

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Compulsory

Complete the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
EPID6420Fundamentals of Epidemiology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
MEDI6130Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
MEDI6145Motivating Health Behaviour Change
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
MEDI6160Clinical Assessment of Drug/Alcohol UseNot currently offered10 units
PUBH6210Qualitative Methods in Health Research
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 30 units from the following courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
BIOS6910Biostatistics A
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
EPID6410Clinical Epidemiology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
EPID6600Research Protocol Design
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
EPID6660Public Health Implications of an Ageing PopulationNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6004Organisational Behaviour and Design
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
GSBS6040Human Resource Management
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6200Financial and Management Accounting
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
HLSC6101Workplace Injury ManagementNot currently offered10 units
HLSC6106Foundations in Family StudiesNot currently offered10 units
HLSC6107Family DiversityNot currently offered10 units
HLSC6112Father-Infant Attachment and Co-Parenting: Theory and InterventionNot currently offered10 units
HLSC6126Engaging Fathers in Family WorkNot currently offered10 units
HPRO6715Foundations of Health Promotion
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HPRO6900Health Promotion Planning and EvaluationNot currently offered10 units
INDH6007Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the public health context
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
MEDI6295Managing Challenging Behaviours: Psychological Solutions
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
MEDI6320Stroke: Acute ManagementNot currently offered10 units
MEDI6340Stroke RehabilitationNot currently offered10 units
NURS6055Mental Health Acute Care
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6190Health Care and the Older PersonNot currently offered10 units
NURS6250Ageing and Health
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6450Symptom Management in Clinical Practice
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6624Leading Change in Practice
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6640Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
OHSE6050Contemporary Work Health and SafetyNot currently offered10 units
PUBH6150Quality and Safety in Health Care
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6300Introduction to Public Health
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6301Chronic Disease and Injury Control
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6302Applied Equity-Focussed Health Impact Assessment
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6303Applied Research
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6304Global Health
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
TRAU6001Introduction to Trauma Care
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


International students

International students can only study this program online offshore.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

The University policy on Students with Special Needs is implemented at all times. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.