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Infection Prevention and Control Leadership - MSc

Gain the skills you need for a leadership role in infection prevention and control practice.
* Designed for healthcare professionals to combine work and further study over two academic years.

Key information

EU fees per year €7,700
Non-EU fees per year €7,700
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration Two years
Attendance Full-time *
Programme type Taught
Delivery Blended
Start date September
Award Masters (MSc)
Application end date 17 August 2026

Watch back the recent programme webinar to learn more about this course from Course Director, Dr Ann-Marie Bright. 


Step up to a leadership role in infection prevention and control practice in health and social care settings with UL’s Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Leadership. 

The programme supports students in developing the leadership, governance and clinical decision-making skills required to respond to evolving public health challenges. 

Graduates will be prepared to champion IPC practice and contribute to innovation and quality improvement in complex healthcare environments. 

The blended learning programme, taught on campus and online and is taken on a part-time basis over two years. 

During this programme, you will

  • Gain advanced knowledge in IPC models, microbiological and epidemiological strategies, clinical governance, and multidisciplinary collaboration.  
  • Develop the knowledge to support the development and implementation of infection prevention and control strategies in a variety of healthcare settings.
  • Critically explore models, principles and standards underpinning infection prevention and control (IPC) practice.
  • Learn from and with professionals in nursing, medicine, public health and allied health fields. 
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