PG Dip Infection Control

Entry requirements

Academic entry route

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

• at least three years’ relevant work experience

Months of entry

July, October

Course content

Do you want to learn strategies for surveillance, prevention and control of diseases? Are you passionate about making a change within your working healthcare environment? Then why not give our online Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Control a try.

Our short 16-month course will help you examine key areas including; microbiology, immunology, public health and communicable disease control. You’ll understand how infections occur and how different micro-organisms act and spread.

You’ll also learn the essential principles of research design in order to conduct your own evaluation of your working environment.

This course is designed to equip nurses and other healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of infectious disease control and prevention

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 Diploma (awarded after 120 credits) we offer the opportunity for you to progress to study for 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: 

£8,572 UK / £8,952 International (2025-26)

£8,804 UK / £9,256 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.