PG Cert Infection Control

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 patientsthe scientific concepts underpinning infection control and preventionthe impact of infectious diseases and their control in a variety of settingsUpon completion of your Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Control we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a 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. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.