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This Master of Science in Addiction Recovery program is unique in Ireland and stands apart from similar courses worldwide. It combines the expertise of the School of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences, featuring lectures from the Schools of Pharmacy and Health Service Executive, along with contributions from top addiction specialists in non-governmental organizations - an unparalleled collaboration.
The curriculum is grounded in cutting-edge Addiction Recovery research, ensuring all teaching materials reflect the latest evidence-based studies that directly influence professional best practices.
The program's objectives include: delivering core Addiction Recovery (AR) principles to health and social care students, facilitating practical implementation of AR models across healthcare settings, critically evaluating barriers to AR adoption in diverse environments, and promoting interdisciplinary education that leverages students' varied professional backgrounds as valuable learning resources.
Graduate level 2.1, prospective students will be graduates in a health or social care related discipline with at least 3 years professional experience. Other applications may be considered in exceptional circumstances, based on workplace experience. In the case of applicants with no professional experience a submission may be considered by the course committee where the student can secure placement for the duration of the course and the course committee are satisfied that the student will adequately benefit from completing the course.