
Master of Addictive Behaviours
The course incorporates the latest evidence in addiction theory (including biological, neurobiological, psychological and social theories of addiction aetiology and maintenance) and addiction practice (assessment, dual diagnosis, management, treatment, and recovery)
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Monash Online
- VIC
- Course code
- Program SIA-213727
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Course overview
The course incorporates the latest evidence in addiction theory (including biological, neurobiological, psychological and social theories of addiction aetiology and maintenance) and addiction practice (assessment, dual diagnosis, management, treatment, and recovery)
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
We offer two levels of entry into our Master of Addictive Behaviours and you may be eligible to receive credit for prior qualifications and experience which reduces the duration. Entry Level 1: Duration 3 years part-time (72 credit points to complete)An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a pass (50%) average Entry Level 2: Duration 2 years part-time (48 credit points to complete)An Australian postgraduate award (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a pass average AND Current employment as a Registered health professional (e.g., General Practitioner, Nurse, Psychologist) with a minimum of three years experience (full time equivalent) or Current employment in the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector with a minimum of three years experience Cognate disciplines include medicine, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, social work, social and community welfare, public health, policy, law, criminology, research, education and social sciences. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
We offer two levels of entry into our Master of Addictive Behaviours and you may be eligible to receive credit for prior qualifications and experience which reduces the duration. Entry Level 1: Duration 3 years part-time (72 credit points to complete)An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a pass (50%) average Entry Level 2: Duration 2 years part-time (48 credit points to complete)An Australian postgraduate award (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a pass average AND Current employment as a Registered health professional (e.g., General Practitioner, Nurse, Psychologist) with a minimum of three years experience (full time equivalent) or Current employment in the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector with a minimum of three years experience Cognate disciplines include medicine, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, social work, social and community welfare, public health, policy, law, criminology, research, education and social sciences.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Monash Online | — | — | $46,900per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Monash Online | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Monash Online
PrimaryVIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Addictive Behavioursmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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