Infection Prevention and Control MSc

University of the Highlands and Islands

Master

Online

higher than £ 9000

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    September 2024
    other dates

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

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.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

On request
Online

Start date

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Subjects

  • Infection
  • Infection prevention
  • Infection Control
  • Micro-organism
  • Disease
  • Decontamination
  • Epidemiology
  • Host defence and protection
  • Healthcare outbreak management
  • The built environment

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Course programme

Please see MSc Infection Prevention and Control (uhi.ac.uk) for the course curriculum.

Special features include:
  • 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
  • Students can complete the university’s Skills and Employability Award whereby you gain recognition (not academic credit) for a range of activities you take part in addition to your studies to help you stand out from the crowd and demonstrate the skills you have, prepare for a real interview and impress prospective employers

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Infection Prevention and Control MSc

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