Program Overview
This online MSc Infection Prevention & Control program by University College Cork equips students with expert knowledge and skills to lead infection prevention and control services. Taught by experts in various fields, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice and adopts an international and multidisciplinary perspective, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare, academia, and regulatory agencies. It includes a dissertation module, providing opportunities for independent research and writing in the field of infection prevention and control.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This MSc Infection Prevention & Control (Online) program is offered by the School of Public Health at University College Cork, in collaboration with the Cork University Business School and the School of Microbiology. The program is designed to provide students with expert knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control, enabling them to lead and manage infection prevention and control services. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, equipping students to manage infection prevention and control services effectively, implementing patient safety principles in both research and professional contexts.
Outline:
The MSc Infection Prevention & Control is a progression route from the Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control and comprises 90 credits, delivered online over two years.
Year 1 - Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control:
30 credits taken over nine months.
Year 2 - MSc Infection Prevention & Control:
60 credits (30 credits taught and 30 credits dissertation) taken over twelve months.
Modules:
- EH6148 Infection Prevention and Control in Practice (10 credits): This module explores the practical application of infection prevention and control principles in various settings.
- EH6157 Qualitative Research in Public Health (5 Credits): This module introduces students to qualitative research methods relevant to public health, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- EH6153 Quantitative Research & Epidemiology (10 credits): This module focuses on quantitative research methods and epidemiological principles, equipping students to design, conduct, and analyze quantitative studies.
- EH6088 Systematic Reviews (5 credits): This module provides students with the skills to conduct systematic reviews of the literature, a crucial aspect of evidence-based practice.
- EH6149 Dissertation in Infection Prevention and Control (30 credits): This module involves the independent research and writing of a dissertation on a chosen topic related to infection prevention and control.
Course Practicalities:
- The program is delivered online over two years, including the 30-credit PG Certificate program in Year 1.
- Each 10-credit module is delivered over 8 weeks, and each 5-credit module is delivered over 4 weeks, with one module delivered at a time according to a pre-determined program calendar.
- The workload includes online self-directed learning, required readings, subject investigation, e-activities (e.g., student quizzes and regular participation in discussion boards), and preparation of written and/or oral assignments.
Technical Requirements:
- Access to a laptop or desktop (either Mac OS or Windows) running a relatively recent operating system (Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or Mac OSX 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 or later).
- A modern web browser installed (Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome recommended).
- Java and Flash Runtimes installed.
Teaching:
- The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including technology-enhanced learning methods.
- The modules are developed and taught by a dedicated team of staff who are experts in infection prevention and control, epidemiology, public health, microbiology, and management.
Careers:
- Completion of this course will equip students with the knowledge to lead the coordination and management of infection prevention and control services.
- Graduates can also apply for jobs in regulatory agencies and industry.
- Upon completion of this MSc program, students can consider further research in this area at the PhD level.
Other:
- The program addresses the theory and practice of infection prevention and control.
- It includes specific measures to manage the transmission of infectious diseases and outbreaks.
- The course has a special focus on management and leadership in infection prevention and control, which will support implementation in any setting.
- The program addresses quality improvement strategies designed to improve patient safety and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infection.
- It explores the challenges and solutions in relation to the practical application of infection prevention and control.
- The breadth of content and research methods are taught through a trans-disciplinary approach and its presentation is informed by the most up-to-date research evidence and applied to practice.
The EU fee for this course is €5,600 The Non-EU fee for this course is €6,850
