MSc in Infection Prevention & Control Leadership
Prepare healthcare professionals for leadership and management roles in infection prevention and control practice.
Best for:Best for experienced healthcare practitioners seeking leadership and management roles in infection prevention and control.
Overview
The MSc in Infection Prevention and Control Leadership prepares healthcare professionals for advanced management and leadership roles within health and social care environments. Designed in response to pressing public health challenges and emerging infectious threats, the programme offers an interdisciplinary and inter-professional learning experience. Delivered through a blended, part-time format over two years, it equips working practitioners with the strategic expertise needed to direct infection control protocols. Students also have the option of exiting with a Postgraduate Diploma upon successfully completing the first year.
What you'll do
- Engage in inter-professional learning and collaborative practice across healthcare disciplines
- Complete coursework addressing public health threats and infection prevention strategies
- Participate in blended learning activities tailored for working health practitioners
- Conduct research and practice-based projects relevant to health and social care settings during Year 2
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (minimum 2.2 award) at Level 8 on the NFQ or international equivalent in a relevant subject
Degree offered: Master's Degree (MSc)
Language: English; must meet the university's standard English language proficiency requirements
Instruction: English
- Recognised health-related professional qualification
- Current professional registration with a relevant regulatory body
- Satisfy university English language requirements
- Meet academic entry standards or qualify via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Hold an honours degree at Level 8 NFQ or equivalent
- Hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and active registration
- Ability to satisfy Garda clearance requirements if conducting research in Year 2
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How to apply
Applicants should submit their application through the official university postgraduate application portal. Ensure all required professional credentials, transcripts, and proof of English proficiency are attached as specified by the admissions office.
- CV
- Degree transcripts
- Professional registration certificate
- English language test scores if applicable
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