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Doctor of Philosophy - National Drug Research Institute

  • 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.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
DR-NDRI, 043964C
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
International Fees
$38,640 per year / $154,560 total

About this course

Overview

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.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for Australian and New Zealand students

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.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6.5
  • Speaking: 6.5
  • Reading: 6.5
  • Listening: 6.5
  • Overall band score: 6.5

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