Infection Prevention & Control Leadership

Key programme benefits to future students

Critically explore models, principles and standards underpinning infection prevention and control (IPC) practice.



Critically review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in IPC practice.



Critically review the value of effective leadership and governance in the implementation of IPC interventions and in managing contemporary approaches to the field of practice.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Principles of Primary and Community Care

• Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare

• Health Research Methods/Methodology



Spring Modules

• Leading and Managing Infection Prevention and Control

• Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare

• Health Promotion in Healthcare Practice



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Dissertation 1



Spring Modules

• Dissertation 2

1a. Applicants for the programme would normally hold an honours degree (minimum 2.2-degree award), at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or other internationally recognised equivalent, in a relevant or appropriate subject.



Or



1b. Applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may apply to have prior learning considered under the University of Limerick's policy on the recognition of prior learning (RPL).



2. Applicants must hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and current professional registration with their relevant regulatory professional body.



3. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications set by the University of Limerick here.



4. Garda clearance may be required for Year 2 where research is being conducted.



Note: The programme is offered as a full-time programme but taken on a part-time basis over two years, with the option of an exit award on successful completion of Year 1 (Postgraduate Diploma). Students can opt to progress to Year 2 (Master’s Degree) having attained a minimum Quality Credit Average (QCA) of 2.00 at the end of Year 1.

2 years full-time*, blended.



*This masters programme has been developed for working practitioners and is delivered on a part-time timetable.

Autumn

Graduate careers

This programme prepares healthcare professionals for a leadership and management role in infection prevention and control practice in health and social care settings.