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Since its establishment in 2001, the Faculty of Pharmacy has strived to prove itself as an outstanding educational institution which later reflected on the growing number of its student body.

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Professional Diploma in Infection Control in Hospitals

Program Duration

  • The program duration is at least 2 regular semesters (one academic year) from the date of enrollment.
  • The maximum period for obtaining the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences is 4 regular semesters (two academic years).
  • In exceptional cases, and after the recommendation of the Faculty Council and approval by the University Council for Postgraduate Studies and Research, the maximum period may be extended for one additional year only.

Admission Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from one of the faculties of pharmacy
    at Egyptian universities, or an equivalent degree recognized by the Supreme Council of
    Universities. The student may be required to take supplementary courses as determined by
    the relevant scientific department.
  • Holders of a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, a Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine, or a
    Bachelor of Nursing from Egyptian universities, or equivalent degrees recognized by the
    Supreme Council of Universities, may apply for admission to the Professional Diploma in
    Hospital Infection Control.
  • Applicants must successfully pass the exams set by the University Council in the English
    language or other exams required for admission to the Faculty of Pharmacy. The Faculty
    Council may exempt the student from the English language exam if they have passed the
    English language exam (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 450 or its equivalent (IELTS) with a
    minimum score of six.
  • After the approval of the Faculty Council, the relevant scientific department council may
    decide to hold a specialized admission examination and determine the number of students
    to be admitted to postgraduate studies each year in accordance with the available
    resources.
  • Applicants are required to pay the tuition fees at the beginning of each semester.

Tuition Fees

  • Tuition Fees: 50,000 LE
  • Fees and categories eligible for different discount rates:
    • 50% discount for Teaching Assistants working at MIU.
    • 25% discount for MIU Alumni.
    • 10% discount for applicants who achieved an overall grade of Very Good or Distinction.

**In addition to 5000 EGP administrative fees to be paid by the beginning of the first
semester

Program Structure

Program Structure

Eight Specialization Requirement Courses (Compulsory) 24 credit hours
One Specialization Elective Course 3 credit hours

Specialization Requirement Courses (9 courses/ 27 credit hours)

Serial No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs.
Theoretical Practical Total
1 MIC641 Hospital Infection Control and Infectious Diseases 2 2 3
2 MIC642 Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections 2 2 3
3 MIC643 Infection Control Standard Precautions I 2 2 3
4 MIC644 Infection Control Standard Precautions II 2 2 3
5 MIC645 Sterilization and Disinfection in Hospitals 2 2 3
6 MIC646 Antimicrobial Stewardship 2 2 3
7 MIC647 Accreditation of Infection Control Program 2 2 3
8 MIC650 Review article in the field of Infection Control in Hospitals 3 — 3

Specialization Elective Courses

Students must select 1 course (3 credit hours)

Serial No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs.
Theoretical Practical Total
1 MIC648 Diagnostic Microbiology 2 2 3
2 MIC649 Selected Topics in Microbiology and Immunology 2 2 3