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Online | Inverness | 3 years | SEP-24

Study mode

Online

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Infection Control Nursing Infection Control: Awareness

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

What is special about this course?

Promoting and developing best practice in the field of infection prevention and control is a pressing issue for professionals and the community as a whole. The issues facing hospital and community staff evolve quickly and IPC practitioners must be equipped to respond appropriately.

This innovative postgraduate course in Infection Prevention and Control has been designed to help you deal safely and effectively with infection risks. You will develop your confidence and expertise in the management and implementation of infection control change.

If you have to deal with infection as part of your job, or if you’d like to widen your knowledge and be in a position to apply for more senior posts in infection control, the MSc Infection Prevention and Control can help you achieve these goals.

Special features

  • The course is delivered online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), enabling you to fit your study around your personal and professional commitments, wherever you are in the world
  • You can choose to study individual modules for continuing professional development (CPD), or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree
  • Specialist modules at PgDip and MSc level allow you to specialise in areas of particular relevance to your career
  • The course content contributes to the development of the core dimensions in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF): communication; personal and people development; health, safety and security; quality; and equality and diversity.

What can I do on completion of my course?

  • This MSc Infection Prevention and Control opens up opportunities for career advancement through continuing professional development (CPD)
  • NHS staff currently on bands 5 and 6 of the NHS Career Framework Ladder can progress to bands 7, 8 and to Consultant
  • You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to apply for senior posts in infection control and other health protection related posts

Modules

Epidemiology and Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections - Core
Host Defence and Protection - Core
Micro-Organisms and Disease - Core
Decontamination - Core
Research Dissertation

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£1,752

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£3,330

Entry requirements

Applicants need 2:1 honours degree in a health subject. Applicants with an ordinary degree or below, but with a minimum of three years’ experience and/or evidence of successful completion of relevant CPD study at SCQF level 10, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) may also be considered. All students should be in employment in a relevant area.