Application Information
The next entry period for the MS and Certificate Programmes in Addiction Studies is FALL 2025. Classes start August 18, 2025.
Students interested in applying for the academic year beginning August 2025 will can submit their applications via the Virginia Commonwealth University Admissions Portal beginning October 1, 2024. Please read the information, below, to make this process clearer. Applications submitted through the VCU portal are shared with and reviewed by King's College London and the University of Adelaide faculty. No separate application to these universities is required.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: Please read the following instructions before proceeding to the application portal. When available, the link can be found at the bottom of this page.
Application deadlines for August 2025 entry: To allow for orientation and timely entry into classes, submission by July 15, 2025 is strongly recommended, although the final date for consideration is August 1, 2025. Applicants wishing to be considered for scholarship must complete their application no later than July 1, 2025.
Scholarship funds are available for strong applicants through the Robert Balster Scholarship. International and U.S. domestic students are eligible to apply. Further information about eligibility will be available later this Fall in the FAQ section of the website.
Important information related to in-state tuition for Virginia residents: Due to the nature of the international collaboration under which these programmes operate, in-state tuition rates are not available. If you select your status as not eligible for in-state tuition you will be able to avoid a, non-applicable, detailed section of the application which requires you to upload in-state tuition supporting documentation.
Important information for international students: Because you will not be coming to the United States to pursue your degree, you do not need to upload visa forms or immigration information. You should fill out other information, including TOEFL or IELTS scores if applicable.
You will need to upload your official English-language university transcript before your application can be considered. If you cannot obtain an English-language version, you can submit an official and verified translation of your transcript (mark sheet). You also must upload a scanned copy or picture of your official diploma from any university from which you have received a degree.
Once admitted all students will be required to submit an original official hard copy of their English-language transcript, which must be received before the end of your first semester. Official transcripts must be sent directly to VCU from the university or received in an envelope that is sealed and has not been opened by the applicant.
All applicants: The IPAS Program is housed in the School of Medicine at VCU. You will need to know this in order to easily access the correct application materials within the admissions portal.
We look forward to receiving your application! New applications for Fall 2025 will open October 1, 2024. When you click on APPLY NOW below, make the following selections to access our specific application form:
Term: Fall 2025
Program level: Master's (or Certificate, if you are looking at a Cert program)
School: School of Medicine
Not ready to apply? Have questions? Let contact us about your interest by emailing Dr. Mary Loos, VCU Program Director, at meloos@vcu.edu.
