Doctorate (PhD)
This course is the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) postgraduate research program, welcoming potential PhD and Masters students with an interest in 'alcohol and other drug' research. This is a broad area of study that includes illegal drug use, alcohol policy and strategies, cannabis regulation, addiction, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and pregnancy, school drug education, overdose prevention, justice health and alcohol and other drug use among young people and in Aboriginal communities.
This course is the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) postgraduate research program, welcoming potential PhD and Masters students with an interest in 'alcohol and other drug' research. This is a broad area of study that includes illegal drug use, alcohol policy and strategies, cannabis regulation, addiction, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and pregnancy, school drug education, overdose prevention, justice health and alcohol and other drug use among young people and in Aboriginal communities.
Visit NDRI Postgraduate Study to find out about current opportunities, entry requirements, potential supervisors and financial support, and to see current and completed NDRI PhD projects, go to NDRI PhD Research.
Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course. Generally, this may be a master degree or bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours. See the Section 3.2.1 of the HDR admission policy for detailed information.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
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