Addiction Medicine - PGCert at University of South Wales

Programme overview

An online part-time postgraduate certificate in addiction medicine for healthcare professionals holding a university undergraduate qualification in a medical field, delivered with Learna (Diploma MSc). It builds knowledge to assess and offer initial treatment or advice for addiction-related presentations.

Duration: 6 months part-time (60 credits) | Intake: March 2027 (online) | Study mode: online | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three 20-credit modules of six weeks each: Models of Addiction; Clinical and Psychosocial Management of Addiction; Ethical, Legal, and Public Health Perspectives of Addiction Medicine. Students work through two to three clinical cases weekly in tutor-guided discussion, with around two hours of study a day.

Career pathways

Suited to general practitioners, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, addiction medicine specialists and public health professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field such as a medical or nursing degree; registered healthcare professionals without these will be considered individually. Required documents: updated CV, degree certificate, referee name and email, detailed personal statement, proof of English competency. Applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work.

Intake: March 2027 (online)

Duration: 6 months part-time (60 credits)

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