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Master of Infection Prevention and Control

Postgraduate | GRF-IPC-MAS | 2023

Course information for 2023 intake

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Get ready to help halt the spread of infections

Examine local and global trends and forecasts in disease and infection control. Prepare to apply your learnings in new and challenging circumstances. Apply your knowledge of prevention and control to work in health, government or consultancy.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
12

Price from
$12,750
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Master of Infection Prevention and Control

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Career opportunities

Graduates are recognised for their expertise and ability to apply specialist and expert infection prevention and control knowledge and skills in a range of settings. The Master of Infection Prevention and Control is recognised by the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control as a core component of recognition as an Expert Credentialled Infection Control Professional (CICP-E). The Expert CICP is able to plan, implement, review and evaluate comprehensive infection control programs, apply core principles to challenging circumstances and generate new evidence for practice.

Graduates with accreditation as an Expert Credentialled Infection Control Professional are leaders in knowledge generation and contribute to the evolution of the discipline of infection control. They act as professional role models and mentors to Primary and Advanced Infection Control Professionals in accordance with relevant guidelines and the best available evidence.

Professional recognition

The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) recognises graduates of this award.

Career outlook

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