Infection Control
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Cert | Online | Part-time, Distance, Online | 8 | January, April, July | £4286 in total | £4476 in total |
Our fees are the same for all students, and anyone will receive a 5% discount if they pay the full course fee payment up-front.
About Infection Control, PG Cert - at University of Essex Online
Are you intrigued by the world of infection control? Are you an infection control healthcare professional looking to make your way up the career ladder? If so, then our online Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Control is an ideal programme to help you improve your career prospects.
Our 8-month programme will help you gain an understanding of the world of microbiology. You'll also learn useful management strategies for patient care, and learn how to prevent further spread of an infectious disease.
This course aims to equip nurses and other healthcare practitioners with the skills necessary to lead best practice in this area.
You'll also gain the invaluable knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective infection control measures.
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 Certificate in Infection Control we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a Postgraduate Diploma (awarded after 120 credits) and a full Masters (awarded after 180 credits).
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Essex Online to find course entry requirements.