Infection Control Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The certificate enhances the knowledge base of post-baccalaureate nurses, medical technologists, microbiologists and other health professionals employed as infection control practitioners, and prepares students for the CBIC examinations (it does not by itself make candidates eligible to sit them).

Faculty: College of Public Health | Department: Public Health | Duration: 12 credit hours | Intake: Fall, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

One of Microbiology for Healthcare Workers (master's level) or Public Health Laboratory Microbiology (doctoral level); plus Infectious Disease Prevention Strategies, Infection Control Program Design and Disease Surveillance and Monitoring.

Career pathways

Infection control practitioner roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate programme group (USF): applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate, and meet University graduate admission requirements including English proficiency minimums. Applications are due June 1 (fall), October 15 (spring) and February 15 (summer). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 12 credit hours

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