Overview

About the programme

The Infection Control program of Alfaisal University is a two-year full-time program designed to provide specialized and individualized training in the field of infection prevention and control. Students will receive training in advanced theoretical and practical aspects of infection prevention and control. Graduates from this program will be prepared to work as infection prevention specialists in healthcare settings at an advanced level. They will have achieved the competencies for developing and leading infection prevention programs in healthcare facilities. The curriculum designed for this program is in line with international standards and ensures that students will achieve important core competencies defined by international accreditation agencies for infection prevention specialists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basics of Microbiology

Epidemiology & Surveillance

Infection Control Program Design & Management

Environmental Management

Patient Care Proc. & Evid. Based Infection Control Pract

Competencies in Infection Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences Epidemiology

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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65

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Certificates & Transcripts must be certified by the Saudi Embassy in the country of your study

Your Certificates & Transcripts must be evaluated & certified by the Saudi Ministry of Education

You must pay the non-refundable seat confirmation fee of SR 500

A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution accepted by Ministry of Education (MOE) in related field

English language proficiency

Minimum One year Professional work experience in related field

Applicant should provide two letters of recommendations

On-campus Interview

Students must provide a statement of purpose describing their academic interests and reasons for applying at the interview time

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

200000 SAR / year

≈ 200000 SAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

200000 SAR / year

≈ 200000 SAR / year

Living costs

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

2073 - 3435 SAR / month

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Funding

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Riyadh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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