LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (PgD Infectious Diseases Pharmacy)
The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (PgD Infectious Diseases Pharmacy) is a specialist qualification designed for pharmacists and healthcare professionals seeking advanced expertise in the treatment and management of infectious diseases. This programme focuses on the safe and effective use of antimicrobial therapies and supports evidence-based clinical decision-making in complex healthcare environments.
This postgraduate diploma covers key areas such as antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacotherapy of infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance management, infection control strategies, and patient-centred pharmaceutical care. Learners gain in-depth knowledge of antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic medications, along with their clinical applications in hospital and community settings.
The qualification is ideal for professionals working in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, infectious disease units, and public health sectors. It enhances critical thinking, clinical expertise, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills required in advanced healthcare systems. Upon completion, learners can progress into specialist roles in infectious diseases pharmacy, hospital clinical departments, research institutions, and global healthcare organisations.
Course Overview
Awarding Body
LICQual
Credits
120
Study Mode
Online
Assessment
Assignment Based
Course Study Units
- Advanced Principles of Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy
- Clinical Assessment and Antimicrobial Management
- Oncology Medication Safety and Risk Management
- Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control
- Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Infectious Diseases
- Advanced Therapeutic Interventions and Specialist Infectious Disease Management
Entry Requirements
Who Can Enroll
The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy is designed for healthcare professionals who want to specialise in antimicrobial therapy, infection control, and advanced clinical pharmacy practice. It supports career advancement in infectious disease and hospital pharmacy roles.
- Registered pharmacists
- Clinical and hospital pharmacists
- Pharmacy graduates
- Infectious disease healthcare professionals
- Public health and clinical practitioners
- Professionals seeking specialization in infectious diseases pharmacy
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Principles of Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy
- Analyse microbiology and pathophysiology of infectious diseases
- Evaluate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antimicrobial agents
- Review evidence-based guidelines for antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic therapies
- Assess risks and benefits of combination therapy and polypharmacy in infectious disease management
Unit 2: Clinical Assessment and Antimicrobial Management
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with infectious diseases
- Perform medication reviews to optimise antimicrobial therapy and minimise adverse effects
- Integrate comorbidities, organ function, and patient-specific factors into treatment decisions
- Apply principles of personalised medicine in infectious disease therapy
Unit 3: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control
- Implement strategies for safe and effective antimicrobial prescribing
- Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles to reduce resistance
- Manage infection control and outbreak prevention in healthcare settings
- Comply with regulatory frameworks and safety standards in infectious disease management
Unit 4: Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Infectious Diseases
- Critically appraise research and clinical trials in infectious diseases
- Apply research methods to improve clinical decision-making
- Develop interventions to enhance patient outcomes
- Use data to support policy, protocol development, and evidence-based practice
Unit 5: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations
- Examine ethical dilemmas in infectious diseases pharmacy, including antimicrobial resistance and public health responsibilities
- Understand legal responsibilities in prescribing and dispensing antimicrobial agents
- Analyse patient consent, confidentiality, and safeguarding issues
- Promote professional standards and reflective practice in infectious disease care
Unit 6: Advanced Therapeutic Interventions and Specialist Infectious Disease Management
- Design individualised treatment plans for complex infectious disease cases
- Evaluate specialist interventions for multidrug-resistant infections and immunocompromised patients
- Implement multidisciplinary approaches in infectious disease management
- Monitor, review, and optimise therapy to improve patient outcomes
