CareerFit CourseFinderSubstance Use & Substance Use Disorders
- Course code
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- QQI level
- Level 9
- NFQ type
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- Duration
- MSc 3 years (Part Time) PgDip 2 years (Part-time) PgCert 1 year (Part-time)
- Attendance
- Part time
- CAO points
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Antrim
NFQ Level 9
Course summary
This multi-disciplinary programme is designed to enable substance use professionals, mental health workers, social workers, nurses and workers from allied health and social care sectors to gain an understanding of substance use disorders, including definitions, UK and international contexts and the application of theory in practice.
The MSc in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders will build upon the knowledge gained in the PG Certificate and PG Diploma programmes and will enable the candidates to enhance critical thinking skills, utilise methods of reflective analysis, and consider individual, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team working within the sector.
Note: PgCert and PgDip options also available.