Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Special Purpose Award
Duration Part Time: 8 Month(s)
Total Credits: 30
Delivery Method: Online

Connected Curriculum:
  • Employability
  • Global Reach
  • Inter-and Transdisciplinary
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Good Health and Well-being
  • Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Digitally Fluent
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No

The Postgraduate Certificate Infection Prevention and Control is a part-time programme delivered online, running for 8 months from the date of first registration for the programme, currently September to April. Students study one module at a time, to meet the needs of working professionals.

Successful completion of the programme with, a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade 1, supports progression to the MSc in Infection Prevention and Control. This path also supports an exit option with a Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control. 

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.