Bachelor of Public Health — study plan
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University College of Public Health
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 55
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Public Health study plan at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 55 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year — Semester One 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB-182 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| ENGL-101 | General English Language 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-104 | Biology 1 | 2 |
| CHEM-105 | Chemistry 1 | 2 |
| LRSK-106 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 2 |
| MATH-113 | Mathematics | 2 |
First Year — Semester Two 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-102 | General English Language 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | English for Academic and Specific Purpose | 3 |
| CHEM-107 | Chemistry 2 | 2 |
| MGMT-109 | Leadership and Teamwork | 2 |
| BIOL-110 | Biology 2 | 2 |
| MGMT-111 | Professional Development and Competencies | 2 |
| COMP-112 | Introduction to Data Science | 2 |
Second Year — Semester One 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-281 | History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| PUBH-231 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| ANAT-232 | Anatomy | 3 |
| PHYL-204 | Physiology | 3 |
| MICRO-205 | Medical Microbiology and Parasitology | 3 |
| EPID-206 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
Second Year — Semester Two 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISLM-181 | Creed and Family in Islam | 2 |
| ISLM-282 | Islamic Ethics and Values | 2 |
| STAT-233 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| ENVH-205 | Essentials of Environmental Health | 2 |
| OHS-206 | Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety | 2 |
| BIOCH-209 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| PUBH-210 | Health Care Systems | 2 |
Third Year — Semester One 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-381 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| PUBH-302 | Health Education and Promotion | 3 |
| EPID-303 | Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases | 2 |
| PUBH-304 | Public Health Policy and Ethics | 2 |
| PUBH-305 | Population Health Management and Demography | 3 |
| EPID-306 | Applied Epidemiology | 3 |
| PUBH-307 | Professional Portfolio 1 | 1 |
| PUBH-ELEC1 | Elective Course | 2 |
Third Year — Semester Two 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLPH-308 | Pharmacoepidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH-309 | Women and Child Health | 2 |
| NUTR-310 | Nutrition and Public Health | 3 |
| ENVH-311 | Advanced Environmental Health | 3 |
| EPID-312 | Epidemiology of Aging Population | 2 |
| STAT-313 | Applied Biostatistics | 3 |
Fourth Year — Semester One 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH-402 | Violence Prevention | 2 |
| PUBH-403 | Mental and Psychological Health | 2 |
| PUBH-404 | Healthcare Management | 2 |
| HIMT-405 | Health Informatics | 2 |
| PUBH-406 | Graduation Project 1 | 3 |
| PUBH-407 | Infection Control | 2 |
| RESM-431 | Research Methodology | 3 |
Fourth Year — Semester Two 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OHS-408 | Emergency and Disaster Management | 2 |
| PUBH-409 | Quality Management | 2 |
| EPID-410 | Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases | 3 |
| ECON-411 | Health Economics | 3 |
| PUBH-412 | Graduation Project 2 | 3 |
| PUBH-413 | Professional Portfolio 2 | 1 |
| PUBH-414 | Seminars in Public Health | 1 |
| PUBH-444 | Professional Practice | 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 Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
Bachelor of Public Health at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 55 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Public Health at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Public Health spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Public Health award?
Bachelor of Public Health at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 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.