Overview

General Objectives

To develop a theoretical-practical learning, so that the healthcare professionals enrolled in this program obtains on the one hand, a thorough knowledge in the field of infectious diseases, and on the other hand to develop the skills necessary to establish an adequate screening, surveillance, diagnosis and treatment allowing you to carry out a care work with total safety. The Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control program is offered by An-Najah National University.

Career Outcomes

Medical and para-medical staff responsible of infection prevention and control in health care settings at all levels (primary care, clinics, hospitals) including doctors and nurses.

Infection preventionist consultants

Health managers and policy makers at different levels

Medical Quality and Safety managers

Preventive medicine staff at primary care, governmental and non-governmental hospitals.

Medical staff in borders

Specialists in infectious diseases in the pharmaceutical industry

Microbiologists in hospitals and primary care centers or private centers.

Pharmacists and pharmacist doctors working at primary care, hospitals, private sector (industry).

Laboratory technicians working at primary care, hospitals, private sector (industry).

Teaching health centers: universities and other centers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacology of Antimicrobials

Infection Prevention and Control

Immunization and Vaccination

Travel Medicine

Emerging Microbes and Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Health Sciences View 8 other Masters in Health Sciences in Palestinian Territory, Occupied

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective applicant should have a Bachelor degree from An-Najah National University or its equivalent from a Faculty or university credited by An-Najah National University.

A Placement Test for the major he/she is applying to.
Prospective applicant should be willing to meet with the Supervising Committee for a personal interview if the Specialised Department Council recommends that.
Earning a competitive GPA, is a matter usually determined and computed by the Specialized Department by the following formula: An applicant’s Bachelor’s GPA counts 70% and the applicant’s results on the Skills / Placement Exam and personal interview counts 30%.
An original or official transcript or copy of certified from both the university from which the applicant graduated and the Palestinian ministry of higher learning.
A certificate of work experience, if available.
Two recommendation Letters from faculty members or professionals.
Personal photo

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Nablus

1790 - 2357 ILS /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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