MSc Infection Control

Course details

Course Overview

For nurses and other health professionals who have an infection control role in their workplace but is open to anyone with an interest in this area.

This advanced-level health masters course has been designed to provide individuals with the latest knowledge and understanding of inflection control practice, giving them the ability to develop and implement strategies to reduce the spread of hospital acquired infection and respond appropriately to an outbreak of infection within a community. Students will also be able to advise policy makers and other clinicians on matters relating to infection control.
The course aligns with the framework of competencies outlined by the Infection Prevention Society and will develop students expertise in several key areas of best practice. Delivered as an online course, the MSc Infection Control course gives students the flexibility to study whilst they continue to work full-time. It also allows them to interact with other infection control specialists spread throughout the UK and internationally.

Modules Taught

• Public Health and Communicable Disease Control 
• Applied Microbiology and Public Health 
• Introduction to Medical Microbiology and Immunology 
• Research Methods

Target Audience 

Nurses or Healthcare professionals with 2 years post-registration experience and access to a clinical microbiology department.

Associated career paths and benefits 
If individuals are looking to enhance their professional career, online study is one of the most cost-effective, convenient and flexible ways to get a Masters degree regardless of geographical location, work or personal commitments.
The University of Essex is dedicated to improving employability amongst our graduates. The university's online courses give students the opportunity to improve their career prospects and earning potential with a mix of key skills that are directly transferrable to the workplace.

Unique features of the course
Unlike a traditional university environment, the University of Essex degree courses utilise a Virtual Learning Environment. The system is designed to track and manage the learning process in real-time and provides students with immediate access to their learning materials wherever they are.
This learning platform allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and they can listen to, and view, live lectures and seminars over the internet. Studying is carried out entirely online and the programme of study can fit around your work and personal commitments.

Entry requirements

• Applicants are usually registered nurses or health care professionals in full or part-time employment with a minimum of two years post-registration experience and access to a clinical microbiology department.

• In addition, applicants normally have an Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution.

• If they don't meet the above entry requirements, but believe they have the potential to succeed on the MSc Infection Control course, the University will consider students application on their individual merits.

• If students English is not their first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Career opportunists/career paths available

As an MSc Infection Control online student, you will typically be working as a specialist Infection Control Nurse, environmental health officer or other healthcare professional with responsibility for infection control in your role. Upon completion of the MSc course, students will be well placed to take up more senior posts in this area.