Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Care at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A blended-learning diploma that broadens and consolidates the knowledge of professionals working in addiction care through current evidence-based literature, to improve care for patients with substance use disorders. It does not by itself entitle holders to provide professional counselling.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Psychiatry | Duration: Two years | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; close 30 September 2026 (South African) and 31 August 2026 (international). | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Four modules: Introduction to Addiction and Evidence-based Treatment in year one; Addiction and Special Groups and Addiction Services in year two. Delivery combines e-learning, guided self-study, assignments and formal lecture weeks, with a logbook of practical hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree and appropriate professional registration in a health or social welfare field (e.g. social work, medicine, nursing, psychology via a four-year BPsych or a three-year degree plus honours, occupational therapy). A nursing diploma with an Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Science is deemed equivalent to a four-year nursing degree. A three-year diploma in nursing or social work or other relevant qualification may be considered under the RPL policy. Two years' professional experience is an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English, computer literacy and internet access are required.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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