MSc (M.S.) in Addiction Studies in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University

Have qualified in a related discipline for an international honors degree (level 2A or 1) or a bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary institution in the U.S. (For students with a U.S. bachelor’s degree, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred. Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree but who do not meet these criteria may be considered if holistic review of the application demonstrates significant commitment to the field or potential for success in graduate study as evidenced by significant work or volunteer experience or successful completion of additional post-graduate course work in a related area and strong academic or professional letters of reference.)

Submit two letters of recommendation from university instructors or professional references in the applicant’s intended field of study (Letters should address the applicant’s academic and professional abilities and preparation for graduate study. Personal character references are not accepted.)

Submit a one-page letter of intent indicating reasons for their interest in the program and the educational and professional objectives they hope to achieve by pursuing their planned course in addiction studies

Submit a current curriculum vitae

Have a high level of proficiency in English demonstrated by completion of a university degree studied in English, or by successful completion of VCU’s English Language Program (minimum score of 70) or King’s Pre-sessional English Language courses (Pass, Band 7)