The Interdisiplinary Research on Substance Use program at the University of California, San Diego has a decidedly global health flavor that focuses research on the inter-connectivity of psychological, pharmacological and environmental factors related to substance use.
The interdisciplinary aspect of the program provides the opportunity for students in various backgrounds including psychology, social sciences and criminal justice to streamline their focus on addiction and substance use research.
Programme Structure
Doctoral students in the JDP in Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use will:
- Analyze and articulate the underlying assumptions of theories related to primary and secondary prevention of substance use, misuse and addiction and its attendant problems.
- Identify, apply and build upon extant social science theories related to substance use and misuse.
- Employ and refine conceptual models to guide research studies and develop intervention programs related to substance misuse and associated health and societal outcomes.
- Articulate the ecological complexity of substance use (i.e., factors at the biologic level [e.g., genetics] and physical, social, economic, environmental and policy environment levels that interact in complex ways to shape an individual’s substance use behaviors).
- Evaluate extant science to guide research and the development of applied prevention and treatment programs related to substance use and misuse.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Students are expected to be available for full-time participation in the program.
- Applicants must have a Master’s degree and evidence of foundational research experience (e.g., peer-reviewed publication record, prior coursework in graduate-level statistics and research methodology).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 30,154 AUD / year (≈ 21,375 USD / year)
Living costs
San Diego, United States: 1,975-3,463 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
