Overview
Duration
1.5 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
The Griffith Graduate Infection Control Program is the longest running and most successful tertiary infection prevention and control education program across Australasia. This specialist program prepares graduates for advanced practice in infection prevention and control by addressing local, national, and international trends in the communicable diseases and infection.
Duration
The Master of Infection Prevention and Control offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years full time, or part-time equivalent, if you have:
Bachelor, related discipline
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent, (with 40 credit points of credit) if you have:
Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control
Related degrees
Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control – 3293
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Professional recognition
The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) recognises graduates of this award.
Attendance information
This program is offered full-time and part-time in online mode only. The program is only available to International students via online study outside Australia.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of Absence
Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure and receiving approval from the Program Director or their nominee.
My 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 Credentialled Infection Control Professional ( 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.
