Overview

You will learn from the faculty at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health, as well as from experts in the field, who have extensive knowledge and experience in infectious disease prevention and control.

The Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (Online) program from Drexel University provides foundational knowledge that allows public health and healthcare professionals to specialize in the prevention of infectious diseases.

With a focus on fundamental content in infectious disease, epidemiology and surveillance, and patient safety, this infection preventionist training program was designed for those with a strong background in biology, health sciences, and/or professional experience working clinically in healthcare settings.

For example, nurses and physician assistants interested in working in Infection Prevention and Control, or epidemiologists seeking expertise in infectious diseases and their control.

Highlights

18 quarter credits

Industry-experienced faculty from Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health

CEPH Accredited

100% online

Upon completion of the Certificate in Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, you'll earn 18 quarter credits that may be transferred into our online Master of Public Health program

Drexel Dornsife is ranked #1 in Philadelphia and in the top 15% in the nation for graduate schools of public health by U.S. News & World Report

No GRE required

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Microbes in Public Health Practice: Overview of Bacterial Pathogens

Microbes in Public Health Practice: Overview of Viral and Other Pathogens

Infection Prevention and Control in the Healthcare Environment

Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Quality and Safety in Healthcare

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 517 other Masters in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

A completed application

Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18576 USD / full

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Out-of-State

18576 USD / full

≈ 18576 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

18576 USD / full

≈ 18576 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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