Overview

The Addictions Counselling BSc program offered at University of Lethbridge provides students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for a role in treatment, prevention, and health promotion wherever addiction affects people's lives. It focuses on a range of addictive behaviours and intervention strategies, including substance abuse, problem gambling, and sexual or eating disorders. The program includes a thorough study of current issues in addictions, and an intensive training in counselling skills.

Possible Careers

Abuse issues counsellor
Addictions counsellor
Assessment & treatment planner
Behavioural disorders counsellor
Case studies counsellor
Counselling approaches & theory specialist
Counselling ethics specialist
Crisis counsellor
Drugs, alcohol & gambling counsellor
Medical & emergency practices specialist
Mental health worker
Psychiatric assistant
Social service worker
Special populations counsellor
Substance abuse counsellor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Addiction Studies

Assessment of Addictions

Adult Psychopathology

Ethics in Addictions Counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

Application deadline for BHSc/BA Combined: March 1stApplication deadline for BHSc Only: June 1st

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 8 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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120

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86

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Math 30-1 or 30-2 (or equivalents)

Biology 30 (or equivalent)

English 30-1 (or equivalent)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22360 CAD / year

≈ 22360 CAD / year
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6557 CAD / year

≈ 6557 CAD / year

Living costs

Lethbridge

Canada

1200 - 1800 CAD / month

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Start dates & application deadlines

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