Overview

This Infection Prevention and Control (Online) programme at University College Cork provides students with the core knowledge, theory, and skills that are necessary for the management and implementation of infection prevention and control in a clinical setting. We emphasise the use of evidence-based practice that enables our students to work and flourish in an infection prevention and control setting, while also emphasising the importance of patient safety principles, in both the research and professional context.

Skills and Careers Information

This course will equip healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills to implement infection prevention and control measures in the healthcare setting.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Principles and Clinical Practices of Infection Prevention and Control

Principles of Microbiology

Leadership and Management of Infection Prevention and Control

Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Health Epidemiology

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in one of the following subject areas: biological sciences, nursing, medical and health sciences, public health, and social sciences.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10800 EUR / year

≈ 10800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

8100 EUR / year

≈ 8100 EUR / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

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