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Bachelor of Public Health — study plan

Al-Baha University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Credit hours
143
Levels
12
Courses
67
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Public Health study plan at Al-Baha University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 143 credit hours across 67 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
ISLM1003 Recitation and Quranic Guidance 2
ARAB1001 Arabic Language Skills 2
MEDP1101 Professionalism in Health Practice 2
TERM1101 Medical Terminology 2
ETH1101 Ethics for Healthcare Practitioners 2

Level 2 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ENGL1102 English Language 2 3
BIO1101 Human Biology 4
AI1001 Artificial Intelligence & Applications 2
PHYS1101 Medical Physics 3
CHEM1102 Organic Chemistry 2
HIST1001 History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2
ISLM1002 Islamic Culture 2 2

Level 3 18 credits

Code Course Credits
BMS1024 Epidemiology and Infection Control 2
BMS1021 English for Medical Sciences 2
PUBH1551 Introduction to Public Health 3
PUBH1552 Biochemistry 3
BMS1025 Biostatistics 2
PUBH1553 Public Health Education 2
PUBH1554 Introduction to Mental Health 2
ELEC1 Elective 1 2

Level 4 18 credits

Code Course Credits
BMS1020 General Anatomy and Physiology 3
BMS1260 Research Methods 2
BMS1022 Pharmacology 2
BMS1023 Health Informatics 2
PUBH1555 Medical Microbiology 3
PUBH1556 Introduction to Environmental Health 2
PUBH1557 Public Health Nutrition 2
ELEC2 Elective 2 2

Level 5 18 credits

Code Course Credits
PUBH1792 Communicable Diseases 2
PUBH1558 Introduction to Health Promotion 2
PUBH1559 Food Safety and Hygiene 3
PUBH1560 Public Health Determinants 2
PUBH1561 Public Health Legislation and Policies 2
PUBH1562 Medical Parasitology 3
PUBH1563 Primary Healthcare 2
PUBH1564 Occupational Health 1 2

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
PUBH1793 Occupational Health 2 2
PUBH1565 Public Health Statistics 3
PUBH1566 Public Health Epidemiology 1 3
PUBH1567 Entomology and Vector Control 3
PUBH1794 Non-Communicable Diseases 2
PUBH1568 Infection Prevention and Control 2
PUBH1795 Health Program Planning and Evaluation 3

Level 7 18 credits

Code Course Credits
PUBH1796 Public Health Clinical Practice 1 4
PUBH1797 Public Health Epidemiology 2 3
PUBH1569 Public Health Quality Assurance 2
PUBH1570 Public Health Communication 2
PUBH1798 Health Economics 2
PUBH1799 Disaster Management 2
PUBH1800 Graduation Project 1 3

Level 8 17 credits

Code Course Credits
PUBH1801 Public Health Clinical Practice 2 4
PUBH1802 Healthcare Management 2
PUBH1803 Substance Abuse 2
PUBH1804 Health Behavior Theories 2
PUBH1805 Graduation Project 2 3
PUBH1806 Public Health Surveillance 2
PUBH1807 Environmental Impact Assessment 2

Level 9 (Internship) 0 credits

Code Course Credits
PUBH1808 Public Health Internship 1 0

Level 10 (Internship) 0 credits

Code Course Credits
PUBH1809 Public Health Internship 2 0

Level 11 (Internship) 0 credits

Code Course Credits
PUBH1810 Public Health Internship 3 0

Elective Courses 8 credits

Code Course Credits
BMS1261 Occupational Health and Safety 2
BMS1262 Patient Safety in Healthcare 2
BMS1263 Healthcare Quality 2
BMS1264 Heart Saver & First Aid 2

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 Public Health

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

Bachelor of Public Health at Al-Baha University requires completing 143 credit hours to graduate, spread across 67 courses.

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

The study plan for Bachelor of Public Health spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Public Health award?

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

Is Bachelor of Public Health offered at other universities?

Yes, Bachelor of Public Health is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.

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