Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science — study plan
- Credit hours
- 124
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 70
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 124 credit hours across 70 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Aviation Science Core Courses 52 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVS 1013 | Aviation Physics II | 3 |
| AVS 1023 | Aviation Calculus | 3 |
| AVS 2113 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| AVS 2123 | Principles of Flight | 3 |
| AVS 2133 | Aircrew Survival | 3 |
| AVS 2143 | Airframes and Systems | 3 |
| AVS 3003 | Avionics | 3 |
| AVS 3013 | Instruments | 3 |
| AVS 3023 | Aero Engines | 3 |
| AVS 3033 | Navigation | 3 |
| AVS 3042 | Meteorology II | 2 |
| AVS 3103 | Airmanship | 3 |
| AVS 3113 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| AVS 3123 | Advanced Navigation | 3 |
| AVS 3143 | Human Factors | 3 |
| AVS 4012 | Aviation Physiology | 2 |
| AVS 4143 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| MTS 1133 | Warfare Tactics | 3 |
Military Studies Courses 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTS 1002 | Leadership | 2 |
| MTS 1102 | Staff Duties | 2 |
| MTS 1112 | Topography | 2 |
| MTS 1123 | Air Force History and Organisation | 3 |
| MTS 2103 | Aircraft Weapon Systems | 3 |
General Studies 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications Elective | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication Elective | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication Elective | 3 |
| LSC 3023 | Professional English Elective | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies Elective | 3 |
| PST 1173 | Islamic Studies Elective | 3 |
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding Elective | 3 |
| LSM 1103 | Technical Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| AVS 1203 | Aviation Physics I Elective | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills Elective | 3 |
| LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods Elective | 3 |
Electives 96 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADF 3103 | Air and Space Power Elective | 3 |
| ADF 4112 | Airspace Management Elective | 2 |
| ADF 4134 | Aircraft Recognition Elective | 4 |
| AFT 4006 | Aeroplane Ground School Training Elective | 6 |
| AFT 4015 | Aeroplane General Handling Ground School Elective | 5 |
| AFT 4025 | Aeroplane General Handling Flying Elective | 5 |
| AFT 4101 | Aeroplane Instrument Flying Ground School Elective | 1 |
| AFT 4112 | Aeroplane Instrument Flying Elective | 2 |
| AFT 4202 | Aeroplane Navigation Flying Phase Elective | 2 |
| AFT 4212 | Aeroplane Formation Flying Phase Elective | 2 |
| AFT 4221 | Aeroplane Night Flying Phase Elective | 1 |
| AVS 2153 | Radar Systems Elective | 3 |
| AVS 3133 | Aircraft Performance: Aeroplane Elective | 3 |
| AVS 3153 | Electronic Warfare Systems Elective | 3 |
| AVS 3163 | Helicopters: Principles of Flight Elective | 3 |
| AVS 3173 | Missile Systems Elective | 3 |
| AVS 4003 | Helicopter Performance Elective | 3 |
| HFT 4002 | Helicopter General Handling Ground School I Elective | 2 |
| HFT 4013 | Helicopter General Handling Ground School II Elective | 3 |
| HFT 4022 | Helicopter General Handling Basic Elective | 2 |
| HFT 4103 | Helicopter General Handling Advanced Elective | 3 |
| HFT 4113 | Helicopter Instrument Flying Ground School Elective | 3 |
| HFT 4122 | Helicopter Instrument Flying Elective | 2 |
| HFT 4203 | Helicopter Navigation Elective | 3 |
| HFT 4212 | Helicopter Night Flying Elective | 2 |
| HFT 4221 | Helicopter Mission Flying Elective | 1 |
| UAV 4003 | UAV Pilot Ground School Elective | 3 |
| UAV 4012 | UAV Pilot General Handling Ground School Elective | 2 |
| UAV 4022 | UAV Pilot General Handling Flying Elective | 2 |
| UAV 4031 | UAV Pilot Instrument Flying Elective | 1 |
| UAV 4041 | UAV Pilot Navigation Flying Elective | 1 |
| UAV 4103 | Unmanned Aircraft Operations Elective | 3 |
| UAV 4113 | Unmanned Vehicle Systems Elective | 3 |
| UAV 4203 | UAV Ground School Elective | 3 |
| UAV 4213 | UAV Flight Training (Simulated) Elective | 3 |
| UAV 4223 | UAV Mission Training (Simulated) Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 124 credit hours to graduate, spread across 70 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science award?
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 124 credit hours.