Infection Control, Short Course | Part time online | University of Essex Online | United Kingdom
16 months
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6213 GBP/year
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About

This Infection Control PG Dip programme from University of Essex Online is for you if do you want to learn strategies for surveillance, prevention and control of diseases or you are passionate about making a change within your working healthcare environment.

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Overview

The Infection Control PG Dip programme from University of Essex Online will help you examine key areas including; microbiology, immunology, public health and communicable disease control. You’ll understand how infections occur and how different micro-organisms act and spread.

You’ll also learn the essential principles of research design in order to conduct your own evaluation of your working environment.

This course is designed to equip nurses and other healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of infectious disease control and prevention

Throughout this course, you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:

  • the science of identifying and isolating pathogenic organisms to assist in the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients
  • the scientific concepts underpinning infection control and prevention
  • the impact of infectious diseases and their control in a variety of settings

Upon completion of your Postgraduate Diploma (awarded after 120 credits) we offer the opportunity for you to progress to study for a full Masters (awarded after 180 credits).

Your future

You may already be working within a specialist infection control role. Studying this course will help you gain a more senior position – either in infection control, environmental health or other healthcare professions.

 Plus, you’ll develop key skills such as report writing, communication, time management and critical thinking.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Medical Microbiology and Immunology 
  • Communicable Disease Control 
  • Infection Prevention and Quality Improvement 
  • Research Methods
  • Advanced Practice in Healthcare
  • Health Promotion 
  • Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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The deadline for completing applications is a week before the start date, but we recommend preparing and submitting your application in advance of your chosen intake.

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Dip Infection Control, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

  • an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Dip Infection Control, you must meet the following criteria:

  • at least 3 years’ post-registration experience in a relevant field, supported by appropriate references

 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    6213 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8285 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.
  • National

    6083 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8111 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.

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