Bachelor of Naval Science — study plan

Higher Colleges of Technology Military and Security Studies

Credit hours: 131
Levels: 8
Courses: 43
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Naval Science study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 131 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
AES 1013	Arabic Communications	3
NPS 2004	Seamanship I	4
NSE 1103	Mathematics for Naval Applications	3
NSE 1113	Physics for Naval Applications	3
LSC 1503	Professional Spoken Communication	3
LSS 1123	Basic Research Methods	3

Year 1 - Semester 2 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LSC 1103	Professional Written Communication	3
NAV 1104	Navigation I	4
MTH 1203	Calculus I	3
NSE 2003	Ship Electrical Technology	3
NSE 1003	Fluid Mechanics for Naval Applications	3
PST 1173	Islamic Studies	3

Year 1 - Semester 3 21 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NWR 1103	Naval Warfare and Operations I	3
NSE 2203	Electronics for Naval Applications	3
NAV 2003	Navigation II	3
ICT 2013	Computational Thinking and Coding	3
NSE 2043	Ship Propulsion I	3
LSC 3023	Professional English	3
AES 1003	Emirati Studies	3

Year 2 - Semester 4 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NSE 2103	Ship Propulsion II	3
NAV 2103	Navigation III	3
NPS 2113	Seamanship II	3
NSE 2013	Principles of Naval Sensors	3
NPS 2103	Naval Leadership and Management	3

Year 2 - Semester 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NSE 2033	Principles of Naval Architecture	3
NSE 2023	Oceanography and Meteorology	3
NAV 2203	Rule of the Road (RoR)	3
NSE 1013	Damage Control	3
NPS 2013	Naval Communications	3
NWR 2103	Naval Warfare and Operations II	3

Year 2 - Semester 6 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NPS 3013	Midshipman Sea Time - Navigation	3
NPS 3053	Midshipman Sea Time - Rules of the Road	3
NPS 3003	Midshipman Sea Time - Seamanship	3
NPS 3033	Midshipman Sea Time - Naval Operations and Communications	3
NPS 3023	Midshipman Sea Time - Naval Engineering	3

Year 3 - Semester 7 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NPS 4002	Bridge and Ship Systems	2
NAV 4014	Ocean Navigation	4
NAV 4023	Coastal Navigation	3
NAV 4033	Restricted Waters Navigation	3

Year 3 - Semester 8 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NPS 4123	Communications and Intelligence	3
NAV 4002	OOW Consolidation and Bridge Management	2
NPS 4133	Capstone Project	3
NWR 4004	Bridge Warfare and Tactical Manoevering	4

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 Naval Science

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Naval Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?

Bachelor of Naval Science at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 131 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Naval Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?

The study plan for Bachelor of Naval Science spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Naval Science award?

Bachelor of Naval Science at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 131 credit hours.