Healthcare Infection

Course Description
In the modern healthcare setting, the effective management of infection invokes the skills and expertise of a wide range of medically and scientifically qualified professionals. A comprehensive understanding of the principles and practice of infection control and epidemiology is essential for the effective management of healthcare infection. The MSc/ PGradDip in Healthcare Infection is a new postgraduate qualification that is offered by the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin to meet the need for a multi-disciplinary approach to modern healthcare infection control. The course provides specialist teaching that is delivered in conjunction with partner organisations including St. James's Hospital, Tallaght University Hospital and the Health Service Executive. The course is offered to nurses, pharmacists, physicians, microbiologists, biomedical scientists, infection control specialists and public health workers. It is delivered using a combination of interactive lectures and seminars as well as laboratory demonstrations and discussion workshops.

Contact teaching is delivered in 4 taught modules and MSc students will also undertake a laboratory research project, module 5, on a subject relevant to contemporary infection control objectives (P.Grad.Dip. students will not carry out a research project).
The MSc in Healthcare Infection is offered as a 1-year full-time degree, or as a 2-year part-time degree. The PGradDip in Healthcare Infection is offered only as a 1-year full-time degree.
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Programme learning objectives:
The MSc/ PGradDip in Healthcare Infection aims to provide graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the multiple disciplines that must align to deliver effective control of human pathogens in the hospital and community settings. The course will provide foundation and advanced knowledge on the monitoring, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. There will also be a laboratory-based project for MSc students that will enable students to acquire new laboratory skills and perform research on a topic that is relevant to contemporary healthcare. At the end of the course graduates will be equipped with the knowledge to determine the correct approach and appropriate tools for managing healthcare infections.

Module learning outcomes:
Module 5 tab to read 'Module 5 (MSc students only)'

Module 1: Basic and Molecular Microbiology (CM7001-A-Y-202122)
Module 2: Antimicrobial Therapy & Resistance (CM7003-A-Y-202122)
Module 3: Epidemiology & Infection Control (CM7002-A-Y-202122)
Module 4: Multidisciplinary Management of Infection (CM7004-A-Y-202122)
Module 5: Research Project (CM7005-A-Y-202122)

Applications will normally be received from those who hold one of the following qualifications:

•A medical degree

•An honors degree in Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Microbiology

•An honors degree in another relevant science subject

Applications may also be received from individuals with a minimum of three years of relevant healthcare experience and suitable qualifications. Note, a 2.1 grade or equivalent must be achieved in nay undergraduate degree to qualify for admission to this course. Applicants meeting these requirements may be required to attend for interview.

English Language requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present a qualification in English Language e.g. IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall (no band grade below 6.0) www.ielts.org (Please note that test scores are only valid for two years).

For further details on the English Language Proficiency Test acceptable by TCD please see https://www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/how-to-apply/requirements/international.php

Closing Date: 31st March 2023

1 year full-time/2 years part-time

Next Intake September 2020