Nursing — study plan
Fahad Bin Sultan University College of Sciences and Humanities
- Credit hours
- 138
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 45
- Degree
- bachelor
The Nursing study plan at Fahad Bin Sultan University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 138 credit hours across 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Academic Arabic | 3 | |
| Basic Academic English I | 3 | |
| Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 | |
| Biostatistics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Nursing Profession | 3 | |
| Health and Physical Education | 1 | |
| Medical Terminology | 2 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Academic English II | 3 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| Applied Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 2 | |
| Islamic Civilization I | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Academic English I | 3 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | 3 | |
| Microbiology and Parasitology | 3 | |
| Nutrition for Clinical Practice | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Writing | 3 | |
| Sociology | 3 | |
| Health Assessment in Nursing | 3 | |
| Pharmacology | 3 | |
| Pathophysiology | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nursing I | 5 | |
| Nursing Informatics and Healthcare Technologies | 3 | |
| Nursing Research Methods | 3 | |
| Quality, Safety and Ethics in Nursing | 3 | |
| Specialization Course | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nursing II | 5 | |
| Pediatric Nursing | 5 | |
| Maternal-Newborn Nursing | 4 | |
| Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Community Health Nursing | 4 | |
| Gerontological Nursing | 4 | |
| Evidence-Based Research | 3 | |
| Emergency and Critical Care Nursing | 4 | |
| Palliative and End-of-Life Care | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | 3 | |
| Nursing Management and Leadership | 3 | |
| Evidence-Based Practice and Healthcare Policy | 3 | |
| Professional Communication | 2 | |
| Professional Role Development | 2 | |
| Specialization Course | 3 |
Clinical Experience 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| تمريض 501 | Clinical Experience (at university partner hospitals) | 30 |
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 Nursing
How many credit hours is Nursing at Fahad Bin Sultan University?
Nursing at Fahad Bin Sultan University requires completing 138 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.
How many years is Nursing at Fahad Bin Sultan University?
The study plan for Nursing spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Nursing award?
Nursing at Fahad Bin Sultan University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 138 credit hours.
Is Nursing offered at other universities?
Yes, Nursing 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.