Planning for Biosafety Environments: Controlling Infectious Disease in Projects

By attending this course you’ll:
have access to up-to-date thinking, research and technology
be more confident in planning and managing projects, or in your understanding of your clients’ needs
have a higher chance of project success due to an increased knowledge base, improved communication and a transformational, multidisciplinary approach to planning
have access to a unique and transformational approach to biosafety design in infectious disease prevention and control that encompasses microbiology, clinical, design and project management expertise.
learn from world-leading experts in these fields
interact with a multi-disciplinary peer group that can prepare you for working on projects in your normal working environment
build relationships and understanding with key stakeholders, clients and suppliers involved in these kinds of projects
gain practical experience that you can take directly into your workplace by attending the optional part of the course
be able to use the experience and knowledge of experts and peers to develop your own project and improve its chances of success

This course as aimed at a broad range of specialists involved in the delivery, design, construction and management of acute infection-control environments, including:
in clinical and medical settings: microbiologists, bio-security and infectious disease and control managers, diagnostic and pathology teams, clinical and medical staff, technology and equipment commissioners
in management: planners and project managers, healthcare and laboratory managers, international development and funder teams, construction design managers, facilities and operational managers
in design, construction and manufacturing: architects, construction planning, mechanical, environmental and electrical engineers and designers, infectious diseases transmission and simulation modellers, custodial care designers and managers, ultraclean environments and equipment designers

You must have some prior experience or knowledge of biosafety environments or projects.
Before joining the course, you'll be asked to complete a short online questionnaire to assess your knowledge of biosafety.

On completion of the four core modules you’ll receive a UCL Certificate of Participation.