Biology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology study plan at University of Bahrain is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB110 | Arabic Language Skills | 3 |
| BIOLS102 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEMY101 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATHS131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL125 | English for Science I | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS103 | General Biology II | 4 |
| ITCS106 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| HIST122 | Modern History of Bahrain and Citizenship | 3 |
| PHYCS101 | General Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL126 | English for Science II | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS233 | Invertebrate Zoology | 3 |
| BIOLS250 | Microbiology | 3 |
| CHEMY102 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENGL226 | Scientific Report Writing | 3 |
| ISLM101 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS222 | Plant Morphology | 3 |
| BIOLS234 | Chordate Zoology | 3 |
| CHEMY223 | Organic Chemistry for Biological Sciences | 3 |
| STAT272 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| GSE | Humanities / Social Science Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS300 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOLS340 | General Ecology | 3 |
| BIOLS360 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| HRLC107 | Human Rights | 2 |
| BIOLS3XX | Major Elective 1 Elective | 3 |
| BIOLS3XX | Major Elective 2 Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS315 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOLS320 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| BIOLS372 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIOLS380 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| BIOLS390 | Research Methods | 3 |
Training 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS397 | Internship | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS391 | Practical Skills in Biology | 3 |
| BIOLS404 | Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOLS465 | Gene Technology | 3 |
| BIOLS3XX | Major Elective 3 Elective | 3 |
| BIOLS4XX | Major Elective 4 Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS451 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOLS499 | Senior Research Project | 3 |
| BIOLS4XX | Major Elective 5 Elective | 3 |
| BIOLS4XX | Major Elective 6 Elective | 3 |
| BIOLS4XX | Major Elective 7 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 Biology
How many credit hours is Biology at University of Bahrain?
Biology at University of Bahrain requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is Biology at University of Bahrain?
The study plan for Biology spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology award?
Biology at University of Bahrain awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.
Is Biology offered at other universities?
Yes, Biology is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.