Program Overview

Overview

The Communicable Disease and Infection Control program is designed for healthcare professionals who are either planning to work in or currently working in the field of communicable disease control. This course provides the opportunity for students to develop a critical understanding of the principles of epidemiology, health surveillance, and outbreak, as well as incident management of common infectious diseases.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in a subject relevant to public health, such as health professional qualifications, social science subjects, applied sciences, business, leadership, management, or administration.

Start Dates

• 12 January 2026

Duration

• 5 weeks, part-time

Credits

• 15 Masters level credits
• Code: HMH2051

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is delivered through a range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Assessment will be through one piece of coursework. The module specification/module handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria for this module.

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees - part-time: In 2025/26, the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £740 (Band 2) per 15 credit module and £1,480 (Band 2) per 30 credit module.
• Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of study at the University. For more information about funding, fees, and finance for UK students, including what the tuition fee covers, please see the University's Fees and Finance information.

Career Support

This short course will assist students in meeting the specialist skills and post-registration development requirements stipulated by their employer/professional regulator.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield is recognized for its research excellence, with three-quarters of all its research being world-leading and internationally excellent. The University is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power.

Student Support

At the University of Huddersfield, students will find support networks and services to help them get ahead in their studies and social life. Whether studying at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, students will soon discover that they are never far away from the University's dedicated staff and resources to help navigate their personal student journey.

Accreditations & Professional Links

The University has various accreditations and professional links that enhance the learning experience and career prospects of its students.

Further Study

Students may also be interested in other courses offered by the University, such as Health Promotion and Health Improvement, Humanitarian; Disasters & Emergencies: Response and Recovery, Principles of Public Health, and Global Public Health. These courses provide opportunities for students to develop critical understandings and skills in various aspects of public health and humanitarian response.