Infection Prevention and Control
Entry requirements
You should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and already be working in a health or social care role that enables you to meet all the learning outcomes of the course.
If you do not have a bachelor's degree there may be an alternative route to access the course. Please contact the Course Leader (Dr Neil Wigglesworth) to discuss options.
We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience.
If you have any questions about the relevance of your qualifications or experience please contact the course leader shown in the teaching staff.
Months of entry
September
Course content
They say prevention is better than cure – so join an important and growing area of healthcare to help combat infection.
This PgCert Infection Prevention and Control course will help you develop specialist knowledge and become an early career practitioner in the field of infection prevention and control.
In addition, you will gain the relevant knowledge and skills required to be an IPCP (Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner) which enables you to translate and apply these core principles across different acute and secondary healthcare settings.
This PgCert is the first year of study of the MSc Infection Prevention and Control, which prepares you for more senior IPCP leadership roles through PgDip and MSc level.
It is also possible to take the first module as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) but such arrangements need to be first discussed with the course leader.
Information for international students
You must be classified as a UK student before starting this course.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCert
- part time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MSc
- part time24 - 36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions
- courses@uwl.ac.uk
- Phone
- 08000368888