The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (PgD Infectious Diseases Pharmacy) is an advanced qualification designed for healthcare professionals who wish to specialise in the management of infectious diseases through pharmacy practice. This programme equips learners with the knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills required to optimise antimicrobial therapy, manage complex infections, and contribute to effective infection control and patient safety strategies.
This postgraduate diploma is ideal for pharmacists, clinical practitioners, and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their career prospects, broaden their professional knowledge, and actively engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Learners will gain advanced understanding of microbiology, pharmacotherapy, antimicrobial stewardship, and the management of multidrug-resistant infections, enabling them to provide high-quality care and support multidisciplinary teams in clinical settings.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy are required to maintain rigorous standards of education and training. This includes employing competent and qualified staff, providing access to up-to-date learning materials, and ensuring all necessary facilities and resources are available to support learner success. By meeting these requirements, centres guarantee learners receive comprehensive instruction and practical experience essential for professional growth in infectious diseases pharmacy.
By completing this diploma, learners will strengthen their clinical expertise, develop specialised skills in antimicrobial management, and position themselves as leaders in infectious diseases pharmacy. This qualification empowers learners to improve patient outcomes, enhance medication safety, and confidently progress to senior or specialist roles within healthcare services.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (PgD Infectious Diseases Pharmacy)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
600
Qualification #
LICQ2201233
Qualification Specification
To enroll in theLICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (PgD Infectious Diseases Pharmacy) , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201233-1 |
Advanced Principles of Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201233-2 |
Clinical Assessment and Antimicrobial Management |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201233-3 |
Oncology Medication Safety and Risk Management |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201233-4 |
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201233-5 |
Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Infectious Diseases |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201233-6 |
Advanced Therapeutic Interventions and Specialist Infectious Disease Management |
20 |
100 |
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
This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced expertise in infectious diseases pharmacy, aiming to enhance clinical skills, career prospects, and deliver safe, evidence-based patient care.
- Experienced pharmacists wanting to specialise in infectious diseases
- Clinical practitioners aiming to improve patient outcomes in infection management
- Healthcare professionals involved in antimicrobial prescribing, monitoring, and stewardship
- Nurses, physician associates, and allied health professionals working with infectious disease patients
- Practitioners in multidisciplinary teams managing complex infections and multidrug-resistant cases
- Clinicians applying evidence-based interventions and personalised medicine in infectious disease care
- Professionals seeking senior, specialist, or leadership roles in pharmacy and healthcare
- Learners committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional advancement
- Individuals seeking internationally recognised postgraduate qualifications in infectious diseases pharmacy
- Professionals dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred antimicrobial care
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy must have qualified staff, access to current learning materials, practical facilities, and all necessary resources to ensure high-quality training and learner success.
- Centres must employ competent and qualified teaching staff with expertise in infectious diseases pharmacy
- Access to up-to-date textbooks, clinical guidelines, and digital learning resources
- Availability of practical facilities or simulated environments to support applied learning
- Systems to provide learner support, mentoring, and academic feedback
- Compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements for postgraduate pharmacy education
- Access to reliable internet, online platforms, and research databases for study and assignments
- Capability to deliver evidence-based, high-quality training ensuring learners achieve all outcomes
- Procedures to monitor learner progress and assessment effectively
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for staff and learners
- Adequate administrative and academic resources to manage enrolment, assessment, and certification
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
