PG Cert Infection Control

Entry requirements

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Cert Infection Control, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

• an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Cert Infection Control, you must meet the following criteria:

• at least three years’ relevant work experience

Months of entry

July, October

Course content

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 PG Dip (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.

• Over 80% of postgraduates saw a salary increase
• 3 in 5 postgraduate alumni said their degree helped them gain a promotion
• 2 in 5 students feel ready to make a career change
• 90% of students felt better prepared for their career after studying with us

Fees and funding

Full tuition fee: 

£4,286 UK / £4,476 International (2025-26)

£4,402 UK / £4,628 International (2026-27)

• Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
• Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.