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PostgraduateMSc

Infection Prevention and Control

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£8,010Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Infection Prevention and Control at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. What is special about this course? Promoting and developing best practice in the field of infection prevention and control is a pressing issue for professionals and the community as a whole. The issues facing hospital and community staff one day may well be the same as those confronting environmental health officers the next. This innovative postgraduate course in Infection Prevention and Control has been designed to help you deal safely and effectively with infection risks. International tuition fees are £8,010 per year, home/UK fees are £1,830 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £16,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

What is special about this course?
Special features
How long will my course last?
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,010

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£24,030

Home Student Fee

£1,830

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£29,000£30,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

1 Scholarship Available

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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Postgraduate

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Infection Prevention and Control as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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