Women and Substance Use

Tuition is 2,510 USD per year.

The Women and Substance Use program at University College Dublin is a Non-degree course for individuals interested in understanding the complex relationship between gender and substance use, offered in English over 4 years.

The curriculum covers topics like the impact of substance use on women, prevention strategies, and intervention techniques, helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills through current research and case studies.

Graduates can pursue roles such as Substance Use Counselor, Community Outreach Coordinator, or Policy Analyst, finding employment in healthcare organizations, non-profits, or government agencies, with skills that are transferable to various sectors focused on health and social justice.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.