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Bachelor of Nursing — study plan

Al-Baha University Faculty of Nursing

Credit hours
143
Levels
9
Courses
58
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Nursing study plan at Al-Baha University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 143 credit hours across 58 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ENGL1101 English Language 1 4
ISLM1001 Islamic Culture 1 2
CHEM1101 General Chemistry 2
ETH1101 Ethics for Health Care Practitioners 2
ISLM1003 Recitation and Quranic Guidances 2
ARAB1001 Arabic Language Skills 2
TERM1101 Medical Terminology 2
MEDP1101 Medical Professional Skills 2

Level 2 18 credits

Code Course Credits
HIST1001 History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2
ENGL1102 English Language 2 3
BIO1101 Human Biology 4
CS1002 Fundamentals of Digital Transformation 2
PHYS1101 Medical Physics 3
ISLM1002 Islamic Culture 2 2
CHEM1102 Organic Chemistry 2

Level 3 17 credits

Code Course Credits
NURS1231 Physiology for Nurses 2
NURS1232 Biostatistics 2
NURS1233 Fundamentals of Nursing 1 4
NURS1234 English for Specific Purposes 2
NURS1235 Anatomy for Nurses 3
NURS1236 Medical Microbiology 2
NURS1237 Health Sociology 2

Level 4 17 credits

Code Course Credits
NURS1241 Fundamentals of Nursing 2 4
NURS1242 Epidemiology for Nurses 2
NURS1243 General Pathology 2
NURS1244 Growth and Development 2
NURS1245 Patient Safety and Infection Control 2
NURS1246 Health Assessment 3
NURS1247 Communication in Healthcare 2

Level 5 17 credits

Code Course Credits
NURS1351 Maternity Nursing 4
NURS1352 Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 4
NURS1353 Pharmacology for Nurses 2
NURS1354 Gynecological Nursing 3
NURS1355 Primary Health Care 2
NURS1356 Health Psychology 2

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
NURS1361 Health Informatics 2
NURS1362 Pediatric and Child Health Nursing 4
NURS1363 Geriatric Nursing 2
NURS1364 Research Methods 2
NURS1365 Medical-Surgical Nursing 2 4
NURS1366 Neonatal Nursing 2
NURS1367 Oncology and Palliative Nursing 2

Level 7 18 credits

Code Course Credits
NURS1471 Forensic Nursing 2
NURS1472 Critical Care Nursing 4
NURS1473 Evidence-Based Nursing 2
NURS1474 Nursing Quality Practice 2
NURS1475 Clinical Practice 1 4
NURS1476 Emergency Nursing 2
NURS1477 Health Nutrition 2

Level 8 20 credits

Code Course Credits
NURS1481 Community Health Nursing 4
NURS1482 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 4
NURS1483 Clinical Practice 2 4
NURS1484 Graduation Project 3
NURS1485 Nursing Management and Leadership 3
NURS1486 Qualifying for Practice 2

Internship (non-credit) 0 credits

Code Course Credits
NURS1591 Nursing Internship 1 0
NURS1592 Nursing Internship 2 0
NURS1593 Nursing Internship 3 0

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 Nursing

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Nursing at Al-Baha University?

Bachelor of Nursing at Al-Baha University requires completing 143 credit hours to graduate, spread across 58 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Nursing at Al-Baha University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Nursing spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Nursing award?

Bachelor of Nursing at Al-Baha University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 143 credit hours.

Is Bachelor of Nursing offered at other universities?

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